Dr Virus and Mr. Hyde

Viruses, perceived as a threat to humanity, have, however, revealed some incredible properties. Having infected our DNA thousands years ago, retroviruses have integrated our genetic heritage. Today, viruses are used in gene therapy as carriers of drugs to cure diseases of genetic origin. But retroviruses are the source of another function of primary importance: the formation of the placenta...

Selected at Pariscience 2006 - Pariscience AST - Ville de Paris Grand Prize
See the showing : Saturday 14th October 2006 from 13h30 to 15h15, Sunday 15th October 2006 from 20h30 to 22h30