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The last two years in scientific news
In an article published in Environmental Pollution, a consortium of researchers from a range of institutions (CEA-Jacob/Genoscope & LSCE, University of Évry–Paris-Saclay University, Inrae, IRD, BRGM, University of Strasbourg, University of Lorraine, University of Mayotte) questions recent findings on the persistence of chlordecone contamination in French West Indies soils.
In a work published in Cells, researchers from LDG (IRCM) used human induced pluripotent stem cells to develop an in vitro model capable of reproducing the early stages of oogenesis.
Working with a model poplar line, researchers from the University of Orléans, Inrae, the University of Lorraine and CEA-Jacob's CNRGH have shown that the tree's epigenetics controls the development of ectomycorrhizas, i.e., the symbiotic relationship between the roots of certain trees and soil fungi.
Launched in December 2022, the European project BlueRemediomics aims to valorize currently unexploited marine microbial resources. The four-year project brings together an international consortium of experts, including the Genomics Metabolics mixed research unit (Genoscope/CEA-Jacob), and enables the development of novel tools and approaches to explore marine microbiome data.
In a clinical trial, the IMVA-HB/IDMIT autoimmune team (UMR-S 1184 CEA/Inserm/UPSaclay/Kremlin Bicêtre Hospital) headed by Xavier Mariette has demonstrated the therapeutic benefits of the association of rituximab and belimumab for the treatment of Sjögren syndrome.
In a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers from LGRK (iRCM) identified the transcription factor MXD4/MAD4 as an element of the pathway regulating the stemness of keratinocyte precursors and their skin regeneration capacities.
In a work published in Environmental Pollution, researchers from iRCM's LDG laboratory explored the effects of exposure to two bisphenol A substitutes, BADGE and BPAF, on murine germ cells, and more specifically on oocytes and their precursors.
The CEA is coordinating the European COUNTERACT project aimed at better preparing the European Union for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
The project CHLOR2NOU, coordinated by Genoscope (CEA-Jacob), was chosen as a laureate of the first chlordecone joint research call for proposals. The project is aimed at developing novel tools for the surveillance of chlordecone and its transformation products.
The first edition of the François Jacob Institute of Biology's Science Day was held 21 November at the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris. Here's a look at this premier event bringing together renowned guests and institute members.
CEA is a French government-funded technological research organisation in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. A prominent player in the European Research Area, it is involved in setting up collaborative projects with many partners around the world.