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The green pea genome: when the assembled sequence sheds light on the evolution of the species

… scientists, some of whom are members of Université Paris-Saclay, have assembled for the first time the genome sequence of the green pea. This work provides new information on the genomic history of this leguminous plant. In 1866, Pisum sativum L., better known as “green pea”, became the favourite subject of …

Published on: Sun 24/11/2019 - 12:45

Xavier Mariette: the quest for treatments to cure autoimmune diseases

… Xavier Mariette: the quest for treatments to cure autoimmune … diseases Xavier Mariette is head of the Immuno-Rheumatology Department at Bicêtre Hospital, professor of rheumatology at Université Paris-Saclay and director of the Autoimmunity team in the Immunology …

Published on: Sun 01/09/2024 - 08:00

5G wireless machine learning and communications, a promising combination

… new alternatives to overcome the current barriers that sometimes limit the use of machine learning, which consumes a … operations they were not initially programmed for. Mérouane Debbah, of the Large Networks and Systems Group (LANEAS - Université …

Published on: Mon 06/01/2020 - 16:52

Catalysis: a tool for green chemistry

…  N.23) By using a substance (called a catalyst) that undergoes little or as little as possible transformation, … that consumes fewer resources and less energy. Overview of the practices linked to this approach at Université … On 23 November 2023, chemists from Université Paris-Saclay met for the annual Scientific Day of Université's Chemistry …

Published on: Wed 29/05/2024 - 10:27

A new exoplanet detector based on gravitational waves

… A new exoplanet detector based on gravitational waves A new exoplanet …

Published on: Sat 23/11/2019 - 20:50

Vulnerability and asthma: the case of elderly women

… Vulnerability and asthma: the case of elderly women Vulnerability and asthma: the case of elderly women Research A collaboration between French researchers, including some from Paris-Saclay … with their colleagues from Grenoble and Nanterre, interviewed 2,258 elderly French women with asthma belonging to …

Published on: Sat 07/12/2019 - 17:44

Reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease with polyphenols

… Reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease with polyphenols Reducing the risk of cancer and … researchers, including some from Paris Saclay University, demonstrated in a recent study that the intake of … disease and cancer. It is now a proven fact that diet is important for maintaining a good health. Studies are …

Published on: Sun 24/11/2019 - 20:31

The affect of charisma in invasive species

… CNRS, AgroParisTech) are interested in the impact made by the charisma of these species in the management of … The charisma of a species is defined by how human society perceives a certain species. In the case of invasive … An invasive species with a strong charisma, or one which is viewed positively by the majority of society, will tend to …

Published on: Fri 15/05/2020 - 12:11

Virginie van Wassenhove is awarded an ERC Synergy Grant

… Virginie van Wassenhove is awarded an ERC Synergy Grant Virginie van Wassenhove is awarded … grants in 2024. The Chronology project, which brings together four researchers, including Virginie van Wassenhove, … at the Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (UNICOG - Univ. Paris-Saclay/CEA/Inserm). She has been awarded a Synergy grant for …

Published on: Wed 06/11/2024 - 08:00

CESAER – Best Idea – A promising first selection phase

… CESAER – Best Idea – A promising first selection phase CESAER – Best Idea – … level have been selected.  In September 2020, CESAER launched the Best Idea competition, which aims at fostering innovative projects in …

Published on: Thu 06/05/2021 - 08:52

Bubbles, defects and precipitates: materials in extreme conditions

… Bubbles, defects and precipitates: materials in extreme conditions … published in   L'Édition N.20 )   At the Irène Joliot-Curie Laboratory for the Physics of Two Infinities (IJCLab – Univ. … produced in non-negligible quantities by the fusion between deuterium and tritium. These elements have an impact …

Published on: Wed 25/01/2023 - 11:34

The mystery of learning in babies

… Where do human cognitive abilities come from? Ghislaine Dehaene-Lambertz’s team at the Cognitive Neuroimaging … to all these mysteries. Even though the brain still retains many secrets, advances in brain imaging are gradually … understanding of learning from a neurological point of view is essential to better support children with these …

Published on: Thu 07/10/2021 - 14:38