[LUM#9] Painkillers and Pregnancy: A Dangerous Combination
Published on: February 12 , 2019
A study by the Institute of Human Genetics (IGH) reveals that taking acetaminophen and…
Raphaël, age 8: “What are chromosomes for?”
Published on: January 17 , 2019
Our body is made up of a collection of cells. Inside each one is a tiny «…
Meditation in schools: Secularizing a Spiritual Practice?
Published on: January 14 , 2019
Meditation is playing an increasingly important role in daily life, at work, and…
Telemedicine, e-health: Why Are There Obstacles?
Published on: January 11 , 2019
Connected devices and the Internet of Things, diagnostic algorithms related to the rise of…
Planning for Better Care: The Case of Myocardial Infarction
Published on: December 13 , 2018
According to the World Health Organization, 17 million people die each year from…
Slow down… or find your own pace?
Published on: November 8 , 2018
“Stop multitasking to be more productive,” “Slow down to succeed”—these are…
[LUM#8] The Hidden Life of Our Genes
Published on: November 6 , 2018
While genetics is the study of genes, epigenetics…
Hospitals: When Healthcare Workers Come Up With Their Own Solutions to Their Own Struggles
Published on: July 16 , 2018
Suicides among nurses, mass resignations by emergency room doctors at their wits’ end, strikes…
In France, mosquitoes also transmit the Usutu virus
Published on: June 18 , 2018
The events took place two years ago, but scientists have only just discovered…
Nadège Nziza, a finalist on “My Thesis in 180 Seconds”
Published on: June 14 , 2018
A resident of Montpellier by choice, Nadège Nziza is a doctoral student in pathophysiology at the University of Montpellier…
The Secrets of Tardigrades: The Cosmic Pokémon
Published on: June 8 , 2018
They are clawed and mythically beautiful. Tardigrades, microscopic invertebrates with…
Ticks and the bacteria they carry: a dangerous combination
Published on: June 6 , 2018
Ticks get a bad rap, and that reputation is often well deserved. These creatures…
Healthcare in the World of Tomorrow
Published on: May 24 , 2018
Rapid development, rising life expectancy, dwindling resources……
Chronic pain: Why it persists, even after the underlying cause has disappeared
Published on: April 18 , 2018
Certain types of pain, caused by an accident, a fall, or surgery,…
Exercise doesn't cure cancer, but it can help
Published on: March 26 , 2018
These days, everyone is talking about and writing about the benefits of exercise in the fight against cancer –…
Innovation in dentistry
Published on: March 20 , 2018
March 20 is World Oral Health Day. It’s a chance to remind…