Psychological counseling for UM students
Published on: July 6 , 2023
The University of Montpellier is offering enhanced psychological support to…
COVID-19: A New Modeling Method to Better Assess Epidemic Risks
Published on: June 23 , 2023
For thousands of years, humanity has been struck by epidemics… Each time,…
Science at UM [S01-ep27]: From the Seventh Wave to the Beach
Published on: July 6 , 2022
For this final issue of "Science at UM Before Summer," Mircea Sofonea…
Resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic: Why the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants are spreading in France
Published on: June 28 , 2022
After being overlooked by the media for several weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak is back in the news…
How the Omicron BA.2 variant has pushed the initial boundaries of COVID-19
Published on: March 14 , 2022
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a back seat in the news, it is far from over…
[LUM#15] The Fake News Epidemic
Published on: February 14 , 2022
Social media, blogs, websites… Staying informed about the COVID-19 pandemic has never…
In Africa, more sequencing is needed to better monitor variants
Published on: January 5 , 2022
The rapid spread of the Omicron variant, first identified in South Africa and in…
Omicron, Delta, Alpha… Understanding the ever-changing landscape of variants
Published on: December 13 , 2021
Discovered on November 25 and designated as a “variant of concern” by the WHO the following day, the…
“If the outbreak continues at this rate, stronger measures will be needed to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.”
Published on: November 29 , 2021
While the Omicron variant and its numerous mutations are the focus of everyone’s attention,…
Why it is unlikely that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus will lose its virulence
Published on: September 6 , 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, strong opinions have been regularly expressed…
GAVO Program: A chemical library dedicated to nucleic acid components
Published on: July 25 , 2021
Four French laboratories, including the Max Mousseron Institute of Biomolecules,…
COVID-19: What Do We Know About the Delta Variant (and Others)?
Published on: July 13 , 2021
Like all living organisms, the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolves. During each infection, there are…
Declining cases, the impact of reopening: What is the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what can we expect as schools reopen?
Published on: June 21 , 2021
The reopening of restaurants and cultural venues, the lifting of the curfew, the end of the mask mandate…
A Conversation with Mircea Sofonea: “In France, control of the epidemic remains fragile”
Published on: May 7 , 2021
Since May 3, we have entered the first phase of a plan to ease lockdown restrictions, which is scheduled to last…
Regional mergers: same wine, new bottle?
Published on: May 5 , 2021
Life sometimes offers compensations that are as unlikely as they are unexpected. The residents of…
What do we know about the role of schools in the COVID-19 pandemic? Five experts weigh in
Published on: April 8 , 2021
The issue of school closures has been the subject of recurring debate since the beginning of…