IrrE, the survival enzyme of Deinococcus bacteria, enters the Pantheon of Peptidases
After twenty years of research on Deinococcus bacteria, renowned for their exceptional resistance to radiation and desiccation, BIAM celebrates an international recognition: the enzyme IrrE, an essential regulator of cellular survival under severe stress, has been included in the world reference book on peptidases. This chapter highlights the importance of fundamental research and opens new perspectives in […]
MTBiocare – the Grand Prix i-PhD
When Biotechnology Reinvents Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Each year, the Grand Prix i-PhD rewards young scientists whose innovations have the potential to become high-impact start-ups. This year, Sandy Payan, an engineer at BIAM, is among the laureates with MTBiocare, a groundbreaking iron nanoparticle technology that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of solid cancers. Her […]
Inspiring young people to engage with science and environmental issues
BIAM’s Science Mentoring for Success Bringing BIAM’s Science Mentoring to Life in Schools: after a successful first year, BIAM’s Cordée de la Réussite returns for 2025‑2026. Students, teachers, and researchers will work together on hands-on projects exploring biodiversity, microalgae and biofuels, bioremediation, and school greening initiatives. A scientific and civic adventure not to be missed! […]
Bacteria, allies for reforestation in the face of drought
Faced with the increasing frequency and intensity of droughts that threaten young trees, BIAM is taking part in the RESTORE project, which offers a nature-inspired, eco-friendly approach to making forests more resilient. Their solution? Custom‑designed bacterial communities, isolated from forest soils that have been partially deprived of rainfall, to support the growth and survival of […]
From blue light to green fuel: bacteria that produce heptane
press release Researchers from BIAM have succeeded in producing heptane using only microorganisms and blue light. Published in Biofuel Research Journal on 1 September, this result paves the way for new solutions in green chemistry and sustainable fuel production. To produce heptane without using a single drop of oil, researchers from the CEA, CNRS, and […]
The scientific journey behind naming a new bacterium
Isolated from a lake in Southern California, Magnetovirga frankelii is a newly identified species of magnetotactic bacterium recently characterized by researchers at BIAM. Beyond expanding our understanding of life, this discovery contributes to biodiversity preservation and opens up exciting possibilities around the bacterium’s ability to navigate using Earth’s magnetic field—a promising trait for developing innovative […]
Observing metals within living cells is possible!
Nanoscale Imaging An international team of researchers has reached a technological milestone by managing to directly observe interactions between metals and living cells at the nanoscale1 . Thanks to a novel X-ray imaging technique, this advancement provides a new means to study relationships between metals and living systems—from how metallodrugs work to the behavior of […]
Management and Operation of the BIC
Management and Operation of the BIC To meet the growing demand from BIAM teams for bioinformatics analyses, the institute launched the BIC platform in 2021. It is co-led by three permanent bioinformatics researchers: Caroline Monteil, CEA researcher, Scientific Lead Philippe Ortet, CEA researcher Thien-Phong Vu Manh, CNRS researcher These three members currently dedicate 50% of […]
BIC team
BIC Team Responsable(s) plateforme Caroline MONTEIL Responsable scientifiqueCEA Personnel permanent Philippe ORTET ChercheurCEA Thien-Phong VU MANH ChercheurCNRS
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Culture de riz en hydroponie The BIC platform Scientific Discoveries Accelerator The BIC, the Integrative and Computational Biology platform of BIAM, supports scientists and their partners in the analysis and interpretation of omics data. Co-led by three bioinformatics researchers, the BIC offers expertise, guidance, and training in bioinformatics and biostatistics. The team also develops tools […]