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Brazilian researchers seek photonic applications for graphene
June 12, 2013Project seeks to promote synthesis, characterization and utilization of the "wonder material of the 21st century", which can be used to make everything from cell phones to airplanes.
Vaccine against rheumatic fever will be tested in humans
June 12, 2013Inoculation developed by researchers proves safe and induces production of antibodies against Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria in animal trials.
Specialist defends controlled burning in the Brazilian savannah
June 12, 2013Controlled burning reduces the risk of accidental fires and could help to protect the biodiversity of the Cerrado, affirms researcher.
Scientists investigate the role of the human bocavirus in the tonsils of children
June 12, 2013Goal is to understand the significance of the presence of this emerging virus, which is found in half of children with tonsillar hypertrophy.
Masculinity and whiteness in the construction of the Brazilian Republic
June 12, 2013Sexual discipline and whitening of the population were the guidelines of the conservative modernization promoted by the elite, affirms study.
Brazilian study paves the way to new therapy for congenital anemia
June 5, 2013Scientists prove that it is possible to transform the adult cells of carriers of the genetic mutation that causes the disease into pluripotent stem cells. The objective is to induce differentiation in blood stem cells for transplantation.
The National Academy of Sciences elects a Brazilian woman for the first time
June 5, 2013A pioneer in research on malaria, Ruth Nussenzweig of New York University will also return to research in Brazil with FAPESP funding, along with her husband Victor.
How to produce rice with low water consumption
June 5, 2013Study finds that irrigation by aspersion, coupled with rain, raised the productivity of dryland crops to levels similar to those of flooded plants.
Efficacy and safety of 20 medicinal plants are tested
June 5, 2013Six species, including Rhizophora mangle, show promising efficacy against conditions such as ulcers, inflammation and diabetes
New instrument shortens the time needed to learn Braille
June 5, 2013Developed by a FAPESP-funded company, the instrument makes it easier for visually impaired people to read and write.
Brazilian researchers seek photonic applications for graphene
Project seeks to promote synthesis, characterization and utilization of the "wonder material of the 21st century", which can be used to make everything from cell phones to airplanes.
Vaccine against rheumatic fever will be tested in humans
Inoculation developed by researchers proves safe and induces production of antibodies against Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria in animal trials.
Specialist defends controlled burning in the Brazilian savannah
Controlled burning reduces the risk of accidental fires and could help to protect the biodiversity of the Cerrado, affirms researcher.
Scientists investigate the role of the human bocavirus in the tonsils of children
Goal is to understand the significance of the presence of this emerging virus, which is found in half of children with tonsillar hypertrophy.
Masculinity and whiteness in the construction of the Brazilian Republic
Sexual discipline and whitening of the population were the guidelines of the conservative modernization promoted by the elite, affirms study.
Brazilian study paves the way to new therapy for congenital anemia
Scientists prove that it is possible to transform the adult cells of carriers of the genetic mutation that causes the disease into pluripotent stem cells. The objective is to induce differentiation in blood stem cells for transplantation.
The National Academy of Sciences elects a Brazilian woman for the first time
A pioneer in research on malaria, Ruth Nussenzweig of New York University will also return to research in Brazil with FAPESP funding, along with her husband Victor.
How to produce rice with low water consumption
Study finds that irrigation by aspersion, coupled with rain, raised the productivity of dryland crops to levels similar to those of flooded plants.
Efficacy and safety of 20 medicinal plants are tested
Six species, including Rhizophora mangle, show promising efficacy against conditions such as ulcers, inflammation and diabetes
New instrument shortens the time needed to learn Braille
Developed by a FAPESP-funded company, the instrument makes it easier for visually impaired people to read and write.