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Smoking has long-term effect on immune system - new French research

The study is the first of its kind and looks at the impact of smoking on the immune system in comparison to other factors such as BMI, sleep, illnesses, and exercise

Five cases of rare illness strike one street in north of France

Alarmed residents say neurological disease ‘seems like a lot of coincidences’

Cancer researchers in France optimistic over antibody tests

The antibody is believed to block a protein in cancer cells and could make chemotherapy more effective

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Hopes over French firm’s vaccine to treat lung cancer

The new vaccine saw positive results in its stage three trial, and ‘brings great hope’ to patients, a leading expert has said

Moving to France post-Brexit: researcher wants to hear experiences

Study aims to find out how moves went and how newcomers feel about France and UK

Research in France shows having a baby does change your brain

Studies also found that ‘mommy brain’ is a misnomer as a dad’s cognitive performance is also impacted in the days and weeks after birth

Study shows what French people feel positive about and what they fear

The 10,000 people surveyed reflected more positivity than last year but there are continuing worries over the climate and economy. President Macron has welcomed the results

Can I donate my body to science once I die in France?

We explain the process for people who wish to help scientific research and learning after their death

French scientists make breakthrough cancer treatment discovery

The team based in Toulouse has confirmed a fundamental way that the body’s immune system can help to fight cancer tumours more effectively, in what has been dubbed ‘a turning point’

French university’s travel-size breath test detects Covid in minutes

Two researchers in Nîmes have patented a personal breath test for fast, comfortable and accurate testing in three minutes. It is hoped it may be especially useful for testing in schools

Why a helicopter with giant antenna is flying over south west France

A survey is being carried out by air as part of a research project to investigate groundwater reservoirs in Nouvelle Aquitaine

First transplant in America using French-invented artificial heart

Clinical trial of medical device known as Aeson, made by French company Carmat, is currently underway in the US with first transplant complete and more in the pipeline

Concern over levels of heavy metal in 97% of people tested in France

Study finds substances such as arsenic and mercury consumed via contaminated food are at higher levels than in other countries in Europe and North America

Positive signs for Nantes lab's Covid-19 treatment

The antibody treatment aims to stop patients with Covid-19 becoming seriously ill. Its producers say clinical trials could have started much earlier but the government prioritised vaccine development over treatments

New French nasal spray eliminates 99% of Covid virus

The ionised water spray is set to go on sale in March; but it is preventative only, not a cure

Covid: Can the French be convinced to get vaccinated?

As polls show increasing resistance to Covid vaccination among people in France, researchers believe it is possible to change minds

Covid-19: Study finds 10% infection rate in France

The study from l’Institut Pasteur also predicts how the virus will progress in December, and the possible risk of a third wave next year

Three theories on Covid-19 origins and its link with Lyon

Research director for French state scientific body CNRS Etienne Decroly talks about the importance of finding the pandemic's origin

Covid jabs could start from early 2021 in Europe

Days after Pfizer announced promising results from its trial, the director of the ECDC has said that vaccinations could begin in the first quarter of next year.

French group demands minister ‘explain origins of Covid’

A citizens’ health association is taking the health minister to court to force the government to explain the - still highly contested - source of the killer virus

'Fast, cheap, painless': Covid saliva test from French lab

Researchers say a Covid-19 saliva test trialled in France is quicker, cheaper and less painful than other tests, and especially effective at identifying asymptomatic Covid-19 carriers.

France seeks volunteers to test possible Covid-19 vaccine

France is seeking “tens of thousands of volunteers” to test a potential vaccination against Covid-19, which may help it become available before the end of the year.

French Covid test with 30 minute result time approved

A new Covid-19 test that takes just half an hour to return results and is 96% accurate has been authorised to be rolled out at a hospital in France, at a time when laboratories are reporting severe test result backlogs.

French scientists review Covid-19 saliva testing

PCR saliva tests are already being used in the US, but are not currently available in France where their reliability is still being studied by scientists.

Heatwaves in France more frequent due to climate change

As France swelters in temperatures of 35-40°C and a red heatwave warning continues for 15 departments, weather experts have confirmed that heatwaves are becoming more frequent due to global warming.

French doctor: Clear link between blood type and Covid risk

A French scientist has said that there is now an “established link” between a person’s blood type and their risk of contracting Covid-19, after several studies on the topic appeared to show a correlation.

France experts: Covid second wave may be ‘bigger than first’

France’s top scientific advisors have repeated their prediction that a second wave of Covid-19 in France is “extremely likely” in autumn and winter this year, and even warned it “could be bigger than the first”.

France signs plan to deliver Covid vaccine by end of 2020

France has signed a European agreement to pre-order up to 400 million Covid-19 vaccinations - should the current trials prove safe and successful - for possible public use before the end of 2020.

French Covid study: Kids less contagious than adults

Children are less likely to be contaminated or to contaminate others with Covid-19, a French study of 605 children under the age of 15 has shown.

Trained French dogs successfully sniff out coronavirus

Tests conducted with trained German Shepherds at a veterinary school in Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne) show a 95% success rate in sniffing out the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.

French minister: ‘No Covid vaccine before end of 2021’

A vaccine against Covid-19 is unlikely to be available until the end of 2021, a French minister has said, in a rebuttal to claims by US President Donald Trump that one could be available “by the end of the year”.

France risks virus second wave as deconfinement begins

France may risk “a second wave” of the Covid-19 epidemic as deconfinement begins, doctors have said, as national immunity remains low - but others say we are “better organised now than two months ago”.

Blood plasma and parasite drug: hunt for Covid cure

Scientist hopes probiotic will cut Covid-19 deaths

France's leading role in search for Covid-19 cure

Confinement in France had ‘massive impact’ on Covid-19

Confinement in France has had a “massive impact” on reducing the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 - which causes Covid-19 - a new study shows, with infection rates dropping by 84% since lockdown began.

President Macron visits 'chloroquine-treatment' doctor

President Emmanuel Macron has held a “surprise” meeting with Professor Didier Raoult, infectious diseases specialist and pioneer of the use of chloroquine against Covid-19, ahead of his address to the public on Monday.

Invasive worm now in 75% of France, study shows

The invasive flatworm the Obama Nungara has now spread into two thirds of departments in France, according to a new study, with researchers saying it may threaten biodiversity and soil health.

Less than third of French see Europe as ‘hopeful’

Less than one third of French people see Europe as something “hopeful”, with almost the same percentage calling it a “source of anxiety”, according to a poll ahead of this year’s European elections.

Cell transplants offer hope of saving eyesight

Pioneering method may help tens of thousands of people in France

New €2 celebrates French anti-breast cancer campaign

The Paris Mint has issued a new €2 coin to celebrate 25 years since France’s first high-profile awareness campaign against breast cancer.

Patients get warning in skin cancer breakthrough

Scientists say patients with protein that switches off ageing need careful medical follow-up

Cancer-sniffing dogs have 100% success rate

First clinical tests on using sniffer dogs to detect breast cancer have had a 100% success rate and are now to be expanded.