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Detailed look at probe and loop systems of a bioreactor used to grow micro-organisms. © INRA, © Jean-Philippe GUIRAUDIE /jpgphotographie.co

News

05 Jan 2018

The European “CHASSY” project: putting yeasts to work to produce high value compounds for industrial processes

The Micalis research unit is taking part in a European project to develop the use of yeasts to produce high value compounds for the cosmetic, nutrition, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Press release

16 Dec 2016

Conflicts of interest and publications on GM Bt crops

Three INRA researchers have analyzed the scientific literature on the efficacy or durability of Bt transgenic plants in terms of the possible link of interest between this research and the biotechnology industries. They publish their results in the journal PLOS ONE of 15 December 2016.

All living cells have a “skeleton” made up of microfilaments and microtubules, which determines cell shape and structure. © INRA, GRANDJEAN Olivier

News

24 Jan 2016

The benefits of genome sequencing

Two of the main reasons for sequencing plant and animal genomes are to fight diseases and increase crop and livestock quality. Since the early 2000s, INRA has been at the forefront of such genome sequencing efforts.

Multiple emulsions stabilised by cellulose fibrils partially fused under the effect of centrifugation at 2500g. The interfaces are dyed with a fluorescent dye. © INRA, Gisela Cunha

News

19 Dec 2014

Drops within a drop without surfactants

Emulsions within emulsions enable compartmentalised storage of active ingredients.

Automated pipetting system in the MetaGenoPolis and MICALIS phenotyping-cloning facility. © INRA, NICOLAS Bertrand

News

14 Oct 2014

A new building for MICALIS, generator of innovative, internationally recognized research

The Xavier Leverve Building, new home to the MICALIS Joint Research Unit, was inaugurated on October 15, 2014. The event presented an opportunity to highlight three examples of the group’s cutting-edge research, which is focused on using microbiology to improve nutrition and human health.

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