Magician of light, Jacqueline Bloch is a specialist in polaritons, microscopic objects halfway between matter and light. She has just been awarded the CNRS Gold Medal, France’s highest scientific distinction.

Research into vaccination focuses as much on immunity and vaccination strategies as it does on the spread of infectious diseases, not to mention the social, behavioural and ethical factors that influence uptake of vaccination.

Technology can restore, replace or support certain impaired functions and promote independence for people with disabilities.

Biomaterials are designed to interact with living organisms and meet a range of medical needs: implants, prostheses, tissue regeneration and controlled drug release.

Artificial intelligence and data science are transforming research and medicine by analysing large quantities of images, signals and biological or clinical data.

New methods aim to better replicate how living organisms function whilst reducing the use of animal testing.

New imaging techniques make it possible to examine the body with ever-greater precision and, in many cases, non-invasively.

From embryonic life to old age, health changes as a result of biological, psychological and social transformations.

Our health depends on numerous physiological balances that enable the body to function and adapt to its environment.

Physical and sporting activity contributes to physical and mental health and well-being at all ages.