Institut Pasteur in the news

Institut Pasteur du Cambodge reviewed its infectious disease research, technological innovations, training programs, and upcoming projects focused on public health and modernization.

Institut Pasteur du Cambodge developed a unique imaging technology to capture ultra-sharp photos of tiny insects, aiming to aid scientific research and biodiversity awareness.

Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is encouraged to enhance research, training, and collaboration to support Cambodia's public health and infectious disease control.

Western Europe faces its largest diphtheria outbreak in 70 years, mainly among young migrants infected during their journey.

Researchers discovered that genetic changes in the plague bacterium prolonged pandemics by reducing virulence and extending infection duration, aiding spread in low-density populations.

Since 2022, Western Europe has experienced a significant diphtheria outbreak mainly among recent migrants, with ongoing low-level bacterial circulation and calls for increased public health measures.

Researchers discovered that genetic changes in the plague bacterium prolonged infection duration, aiding pandemic persistence and eventual decline.

Cambodia's Ministry of Health and Institut Pasteur agreed to deepen collaboration on infectious disease research, lab capacity, and training to improve public health and achieve universal coverage.

A major diphtheria outbreak in Western Europe since 2022 mainly affects vulnerable migrants and homeless people, with infections occurring during migration or in Europe, highlighting the need for targeted public health actions.

Europe is experiencing a significant diphtheria epidemic since 2022, mainly affecting vulnerable groups like migrants and the homeless, with vaccination crucial to control it.

Institut Pasteur scientists demonstrated that statins can enhance the antiviral function of CD8 T cells in HIV patients, offering a potential new therapeutic approach.

Institut Pasteur participates in Nuit Blanche 2025 with interactive art installations exploring microbiology and its history.

Statins can enhance the antiviral function of CD8 immune cells in HIV patients, potentially improving immune control of the virus.

Researchers discovered that a genetic change reducing virulence in the plague bacterium prolonged infection and pandemic duration historically.

Advanced imaging reveals how Shigella bacteria invade cells, aiding development of new treatments.

Researchers at Institut Pasteur studied ancient plague and leprosy bacteria, revealing how plague's reduced virulence prolonged epidemics and that leprosy existed in the Americas before Europeans.

Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall becomes the new director of Institut Pasteur de Dakar, succeeding Dr Amadou Alpha Sall, with a focus on vaccine production and health sovereignty in Africa.

Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall becomes head of Institut Pasteur de Dakar to enhance its role in infectious disease research and vaccine production.

Senegal's President honored Dr. Amadou Sall for his leadership at Institut Pasteur de Dakar and congratulated the new Administrator, Dr. Ibrahima Soce Fall.

Research shows that a genetic change reducing virulence in Yersinia pestis prolonged plague pandemics by extending infection duration, aiding spread in low-density populations.