PFE

Lysosomal diseases: understanding their origin and impact

Lysosomal diseases: understanding their origin and impact

Lysosomal diseases are among the least known rare diseases to the general public, yet they affect thousands of families around the world. In France, more than 3,000 cases have been recorded according to the association Vaincre les maladies lysosomales (Defeating...

Plastic pollution : why it is a problem ?

Plastic pollution : why it is a problem ?

On August 5, 2025, the UN opened a series of negotiations in Geneva in an attempt to adopt a global treaty against plastic pollution. The stakes are immense: plastic not only pollutes the environment, it accumulates in our bodies, kills biodiversity, and exacerbates climate change.

Why is this a problem? Because we are all affected, and recycling alone will not be enough to stop the tidal wave if production does not slow down.

SANFILIPPO SYNDROME: UNDERSTANDING THIS RARE GENETIC DISORDER

SANFILIPPO SYNDROME: UNDERSTANDING THIS RARE GENETIC DISORDER

Sanfilippo syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III (MPS III), is a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain. It causes a progressive decline in mental and physical abilities, leading to a loss of cognitive and motor functions. Symptoms typically...