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maize cob. © INRA, WEBER Jean

Press release

12 Dec 2018

MON 810 and NK603 GM Maize: No Effects Detected on Rat Health or Metabolism

A diet based on MON 810 or NK603 transgenic maize does not affect the health or metabolism of rats, under the conditions of the GMO 90+1 project. This unprecedented study performed by a research consortium led by INRA brought together a number of partners, including Inserm. The research was performed as part of the Risk’OGM program funded by the French Ministry of Ecological and Inclusive Transition.

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.

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