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The first complete mapping of cerebral functional lateralisation
Some cerebral processes preferably occur in the brain’s right or left hemisphere. But which functions and which side? A Franco-Italian research team…
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French scientists offer strong contribution to coordinated international effort to better understand the climate system through computer simulations
Climate scientists employed at Institut Pierre Simon Laplace (IPSL), Centre national de recherches météorologiques (CNRM, Météo-France/CNRS) and at …
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HIV/tuberculosis co-infection: tunnelling towards better diagnosis
1.2 million people in the world are co-infected by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria which causes tuberculosis, and AIDS (HIV-1). This…
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In this nematode species, males are needed for reproduction, but not because of their genes
In the Mesorhabditis belari roundworm, the sole purpose of males is to help females produce clones of themselves. This unique form of reproduction…
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A dietary change may have given rise to the “f” and “v” sounds
Some consonants like “f” and “v” are recent additions to languages, according to an international team led by the University of Zurich and including…
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Jean-Luc Moullet named CNRS Chief Technology Transfer Officer
Jean-Luc Moullet has been appointed CNRS Chief Technology Transfer Officer by CNRS President and CEO Antoine Petit, effective 18 March 2019. Moullet…
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Alzheimer’s: how does the brain change over the course of the disease?
What changes in the brain are caused by Alzheimer’s disease? How do these changes differ from those observed in the normal ageing process?…
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Brain Awareness Week 2019 : meet CNRS all over France
For the 21st consecutive year, CNRS teams are investing in the French Brain Awareness Week through conferences, workshops, laboratory visits and even…
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