Covid-19 : News about the Delta variant
Recent data from the United Kingdom show equivalent contagiousness and much lower mortality than the historical virus. Interview with Dr Jean-Michel Wendling, scientific consultant for infodujour.fr
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Covid-19: for or against mandatory vaccination?
The government would prepare a text aiming at making vaccination compulsory for all. A good or bad idea? Interview with Dr. Jean-Michel Wendling, scientific consultant for IDJ.
Covid-19: the surprising HLA B27 gene
Does SARS-CoV-2 prefer carriers of the HLA B27 gene? This is what Jean-Marc Sabatier, PhD in Cellular Biology and Microbiology, has just discovered. Explanations.
The biggest magnet in the world comes to France
ITER or the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, currently under construction at Cadarache in the South of France, is getting ready to receive the biggest magnet in the world.
Anti-Covid-19 vaccines : what are the long-term effects?
Research is intensifying on the deleterious effects of vaccines. A new international study confirms the work of Jean-Marc Sabatier published here several months ago.
These venomous animals that wish us well
The venom of snakes, scorpions, sea anemones, marine cones, hymenopteran insects (bees, hornets, etc.), amphibians (frogs), etc. contains a treasure trove of molecules with therapeutic potential. Jean-Marc Sabatier, director of research at the CNRS at the Institute of Neuro-Physiopathology (INP) of the University of Aix-Marseille, has made this his specialty.
Coronaviruses : scientific approach
This book Edited by Jean-Marc Sabatier Institute of NeuroPhysiopathology Marseille brings together essential data regarding prevention (vaccination), detection, and various approaches (chemotherapeutic drugs and antibodies) to the potential treatment of coronavirus infections.
Covid: Finally, an effective and safe Australian vaccine
The Australian company Vaxine Pty Ltd has developed a protein-based vaccine for Covid-19 that not only protects but also prevents transmission of the virus to non-immune individuals.
Hand hygiene will remain the best anti-Covid weapon!
On the occasion of the Global Handwashing Day, this Wednesday, let’s remember that a lot of progress remains to be made, especially in Pasteur’s country, to fight against viruses. A short history of hygiene and edifying results of several scientific studies.
Covid: the Indian variant worries the world
The epidemic is out of control in India where three variants have merged to form a triple mutant that is more contagious than the original virus and resistant to current vaccines. Several countries including France are taking drastic precautions against India. But the Indian variant is already in Europe.
An incredible algae against Covid!
A team of researchers would have confirmed a preventive anti-Covid treatment by nasal route reducing by 80% the risk of contracting the disease! Explanations with two experts.
5G: no new health risks according to ANSES
The French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (Anses) considers it unlikely that the deployment of 5G will present new health risks. And launches today a public consultation with the scientific community.