France’s
life sciences industry,
in focus.

Sustainable Biofuel and Biomass Production

17.3% of this theme group

Researchers discuss challenges in using microbes and plant systems for renewable fuels and biorefinery processes.

Biofuel (41) · Synthetic biology (53) · Biomass (45) · Biorefinery (28)

A review on the plant microbiome: Ecology, functions, and emerging trends in microbial application

Biofertilizers: An ecofriendly technology for nutrient recycling and environmental sustainability

Food Safety and Processing Risks

16.8% of this theme group

Papers highlight microbial hazards and nutritional impacts linked to food manufacturing and consumer health.

Food safety (130) · Food processing (74) · Food products (50) · Human health (90)

Microbial Risks in Food: Evaluation of Implementation of Food Safety Measures

Nutritional quality and processing of plant proteins for healthy and sustainable foods

Gene Expression and mRNA Therapeutics

15.8% of this theme group

Studies examine cellular mechanisms, delivery methods, and regulatory concerns for RNA‑based interventions.

Messenger RNA (28) · Gene (44) · Cell culture (23) · Gene expression (24)

Analysis of Cancer Metabolism by Imaging Hyperpolarized Nuclei: Prospects for Translation to Clinical Research

Evolution of Approaches to the Development, Life Cycle Control, and Interchangeability of Veterinary Biosimilars Based on Hemoproteins (with

Crop Nutrition and Food Security

15.4% of this theme group

Research addresses fertilizer efficiency, nutrient uptake, and breeding strategies to sustain agricultural productivity.

Agriculture (208) · Crop (84) · Food security (86) · Germplasm (39)

Revisiting fertilisers and fertilisation strategies for improved nutrient uptake by plants

Breeding for nutrient use efficiency in crop plants: Mechanistic insights, genetic determinants, and emerging breeding technologies

Plant Disease Management Strategies

15.3% of this theme group

Works explore host immunity, pathogen interactions, and integrated pest control to reduce crop losses.

Fungicide (44) · Integrated pest management (54) · Host (41) · Disease management (32)

Innate Immunity in Plants: An Arms Race Between Pattern Recognition Receptors in Plants and Effectors in Microbial Pathogens

Insect-Borne Plant Pathogens and Their Vectors: Ecology, Evolution, and Complex Interactions

Antimicrobial Resistance Across Sectors

9.9% of this theme group

Analyses focus on the spread of drug‑resistant microbes in humans, animals, and the environment.

Antibiotic resistance (301) · Antimicrobial (164) · Antibiotics (126) · Drug resistance (49)

Antimicrobial resistance in humans, livestock and the wider environment

Antimicrobial use and resistance

Miscellaneous Biological and Chemical Topics

9.4% of this theme group

A diverse set of papers covering unrelated biochemical and sociological subjects.

Order (19) · NAD+ kinase (11) · Human being (12) · Sodium (11)

Modalidade, polaridade e legibilidade em resumos académicos: uma análise comparativa multidisciplinar

Obiteljska grupna konferencija: prilika za građansko pravosuđe?

Cellular Toxicity and Oxidative Stress

21.5% of this theme group

Investigations assess how experimental conditions and contaminants affect cell viability and stress responses.

In vivo (32) · Flow cytometry (16) · In vitro (27) · Oxidative stress (19)

Effects of Microplastics on Cell Viability, Phagocytic Activity and Oxidative Stress in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

Cell Painting for cytotoxicity and mode-of-action analysis in primary human hepatocytes

Genomic Selection in Plant Breeding

14.6% of this theme group

Authors discuss the promises and practical limits of using genomic data to improve crop traits.

Agriculture (45) · Selection (26) · Production (28) · Trait (16)

Genomic selection in plant breeding: from theory to practice

Future Directions for Sustainable Poultry Feeding and Product Quality: Alternatives from Insects, Algae and Agro-Industrial Fermented By-Pro

Feed Additives and Animal Health

13.9% of this theme group

Research evaluates the efficacy and safety of natural compounds used to enhance livestock nutrition.

Feed additive (27) · Animal feed (28) · Feed conversion ratio (32) · Health benefits (30)

Natural Bioactive Compounds as Feed Additives: Strategies for Sustainable and Functional Livestock Production

The impact of substituting animal with plant protein foods in adults’ self-selected diets on environmental, nutritional, and health outcomes

Food Contaminants and Regulatory Issues

13.6% of this theme group

Papers review safety concerns and policy considerations for emerging food additives and contaminants.

Food safety (66) · Hygiene (21) · Contamination (29) · Food contaminant (20)

Caffeine (1, 3, 7‐trimethylxanthine) in Foods: A Comprehensive Review on Consumption, Functionality, Safety, and Regulatory Matters

Insect-derived food colorants: Chemistry, applications, safety, and regulatory perspectives

DNA Damage and Repair Mechanisms

13.5% of this theme group

Studies investigate how genomic instability influences disease and the challenges of accurate measurement.

Gene (41) · DNA damage (26) · DNA repair (13) · Gene expression (20)

Comparative analysis of microRNA expression in serum and plasma in patients screened for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations

Homologous recombination deficiency in primary ER-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer

Antibiotic Use and Co‑Selection Pressures

11.7% of this theme group

Works highlight how antimicrobial practices can promote resistance alongside other environmental stressors.

Antibiotic resistance (59) · Antibiotics (47) · Antimicrobial (38) · Bacteria (26)

Antibiotic use in food animals worldwide, with a focus on Africa: Pluses and minuses

Co-Selection of Resistance to Antibiotics, Biocides and Heavy Metals, and Its Relevance to Foodborne Pathogens

Pesticide Resistance and Management

11.3% of this theme group

Research examines biological control options and dosing strategies to mitigate evolving pesticide tolerance.

Pesticide (34) · Integrated pest management (21) · PEST analysis (30) · Biological pest control (20)

The use of fungal entomopathogens as endophytes in biological control: a review

Managing pesticide resistance by changing the applied dose: a modeling analysis incorporating pesticide persistence and including low-dose m

Advanced Antibody and Imaging Techniques

17.4% of this theme group

Innovations in fluorescent labeling and flow analysis expand capabilities for in‑vivo diagnostics.

Antibody (70) · In vivo (81) · Fluorescence (40) · Flow cytometry (50)

Figure 4 from Ancestrally Diverse Autologous Patient-Derived Organoid–Immune Cell Coculture Platform for Addressing Immunotherapeutic Outcom

Preparation, Characterization, and Binding Mechanism of Nanobodies Targeting Multiple Serotypes of <i>Salmonella</i>

Gene Regulation for Disease Therapy

17.2% of this theme group

Explorations of knockdown and modulation approaches aim to control cell growth and apoptosis.

Downregulation and upregulation (106) · Apoptosis (80) · Gene knockdown (103) · Cell growth (43)

Fat Mass and Obesity‐Associated Protein Contributes to Tumorigenesis and Drug Resistance of Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma by Suppressing <sc

RasGRP3 Promotes RAP1B Activity to Inhibit Endothelial Inflammation and Alleviate Atherosclerosis in High-Fat Diet-Fed ApoE−/− Mice

Functional Plant‑Based Foods

14.6% of this theme group

Papers describe bioactive ingredients that support health and promote sustainable nutrition.

Health benefits (78) · Functional food (61) · Ingredient (48) · Antioxidant (69)

Plant-based functional foods for healthy aging: current trends, bioactive compounds, and future perspectives

PLANT-BASED PROTEINS: SOURCES, EXTRACTION METHODS AND FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD INDUSTRY

Epigenetic Editing and Detection

13.7% of this theme group

Research focuses on DNA methylation tools and sensitive assays for disease‑related RNA markers.

Gene (164) · DNA methylation (60) · Messenger RNA (76) · DNA damage (55)

Convergent DNA methylation abnormalities at enhancers and bivalent promoters in human growth disorders

Stimuli-ResponsiveFusion of Binary-Star IntelligentDNA System for the Signal-On Amplification Detection of Cancer-RelatedmiRNA

Novel Antimicrobials and Biocontrol

13.5% of this theme group

Studies identify plant‑derived compounds and postbiotic products to combat resistant microbes.

Antimicrobial (126) · Antibiotic resistance (66) · Biological pest control (54) · Bacteria (87)

Plants as sources of new antimicrobials and resistance-modifying agents

Postbiotics: Multifunctional Microbial Products Transforming Animal Health and Performance

Genetic Improvement of Crop Traits

11.9% of this theme group

Investigations use quantitative trait loci and selection methods to boost yield and quality.

Germplasm (71) · Trait (52) · Quantitative trait locus (40) · Selection (53)

Evaluation of Genetic Variability and Trait Interrelationships Using Advanced Wheat Lines to Increase Yield

GENETIC VARIABILITY ANALYSIS FOR YIELD AND RELATED TRAITS IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) MUTANT GENOTYPES

Sustainable Biomass and Biofuel Innovations

11.6% of this theme group

Research explores microbial fermentation and by‑product valorization for greener agriculture and energy.

Biomass (67) · Sustainability (77) · Agriculture (102) · Biofuel (35)

Microbial Fermentation: A Sustainable Strategy for Producing High-Value Bioactive Compounds for Agriculture, Animal Feed, and Human Health

Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress

Paris

57.3% across the displayed hubs

38 companies hiring · $6.1B disclosed funding

Lyon

12.6% across the displayed hubs

7 companies hiring · $1.2B disclosed funding

Montpellier

6.2% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $463.7M disclosed funding

Toulouse

5.9% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $77.5M disclosed funding

Marseille

5.3% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $740.0M disclosed funding

Nantes

4.6% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $99.2M disclosed funding

Strasbourg

4.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $223.4M disclosed funding

Grenoble

3.6% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $373.6M disclosed funding