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November 16, 2009
The indefinite self-renewal of specialized cells without the need for stem cell intermediates
Is the indefinite expansion of adult cells possible without recourse to stem cell intermediates? The team led by Michael Sieweke at the Centre d'immunologie de Marseille Luminy (Université (...)
November 16, 2009
Freezing : a phenomenon that "jumps"
The freezing of suspensions of particles is not always a uniform phenomenon; in certain conditions it leads to a modification of the redistribution of particles and the growth of crystals. These (...)
November 09, 2009
Charles Darwin's great adventure
Climb aboard the Beagle and relive Charles Darwin's adventures. "Darwin, a naturalist's voyage around the world", the newest title in the CNRS Sagascience multimedia collection, is now online: 
November 5, 2009
Polycystins : proteins that regulate the cellular barometer
What is the role of proteins called polycystins in patients with polycystic kidney disease? A team of researchers from CNRS and INSERM, led by Eric Honoré from the Institut de Pharmacologie (...)
November 4, 2009
DNA "barcode" for tropical trees
In foods, soil samples or customs checks, plant fragments sometimes need to be quickly identified. The use of DNA “barcodes” to itemize plant biodiversity was proposed during the 1992 Rio de Janeiro (...)
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- CNRS Gold Medal for 2006 : Jacques Stern
The CNRS Gold Medal, France's highest distinction for scientific research, has been awarded this year to Jacques Stern, 57, Professor at the ENS École normale supérieure (ENS), Director of the ENS (...)
