The most frequent and aggressive brain tumor in adults, remains almost systematically deadly despite surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Its extreme resistance is partly explained by its ability to reshape its metabolism to fuel its rapid growth. A study published in nature and conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, affiliated in particular to the … Read more
Our saliva is much more than a simple biological lubricant. It hosts a complex ecosystem of bacteria whose role in our health is still largely underestimated. In recent years, researchers have started to decipher this oral flora with ever more precise tools, revealing unexpected structures. Among them, inocles could well embody a missing piece of … Read more
A kind of parasites intrigues scientists Each new discovery on the marine environment reminds us a little more than we know almost nothing about it, or how to explain it. One of the most speaking examples is that of facetotecta (Hansenocaris).
The left side allows you to limit gastric reflux … Sleep is an essential process for the proper functioning of our body, and the position in which we sleep is just as important. Indeed, a research team from the University of Indonesia has looked at the subject of the impact of the sleep position on … Read more
Through Europe, urban renovation projects sometimes reserve unexpected surprises. It is often the invisible layers of the past that resurfaces, revealing fragments of history buried under the footsteps of everyday life. In Austria, a recent discovery uncovered a rare and meaningful object, recalling the deep ties between the provinces of the Empire and Rome. The … Read more
In the first months of life, a simple cold can become a real danger. The infant organization, still under construction, does not always have the weapons necessary to cope with everyday microbes. Among them, some respiratory viruses arouse growing attention from researchers and pediatricians. The syncytial respiratory virus, long associated with specific cases, is today … Read more
Concrete, a material old of two millennia Used for more than 2,000 years, notably by the Romans who have mixed lime, volcanic ash (puzzolane) and water, concrete has become the reference in terms of building materials. We find it all around us, whether on the roads, the buildings or the statues. If concrete is known … Read more
[Un article de The Conversation écrit par Olivier Minazzoli – Astrophysicien, Université Côte d’Azur]
Each year, the influenza virus returns in a slightly different form, escaping the treatments made the previous season. This permanent anticipation game puts to the test of the reaction capacities of health systems. While viral mutations gradually disarm conventional strategies, research is moving towards more resilient approaches. In this dynamic, researchers are betting today on … Read more
For decades, the image of a prehistory dominated by hunter men shaped our understanding of ancient societies. This vision, based on a gender reading of social tools and roles, remains anchored in many collective textbooks and imaginary. A study recently published in the journal Plos One, conducted by researchers from the University of York, the … Read more
