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Nobel Laureate in Chemistry speaks about the magic of science
April 3, 2013Dudley Herschbach, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, uses parables to illustrate what chemistry can do.
Study increases knowledge on the organization of skin collagen fibers
April 3, 2013Results published in PLoS ONE journal pave the way for treatments that stimulate the metabolism of skin cells and other tissues containing collagen.
Brazilian researchers to assess bioenergy for UNESCO
April 3, 2013Report on sustainability should support governments and United Nations-affiliated institutions to make decisions on bioenergy.
Editor-in-Chief at Nature talks about open science
April 3, 2013Philip Campbell participates in conference at FAPESP to speak about access to scientific information and research data today and in the future.
China investing in education to achieve sustainable development
April 3, 2013Problems such as low wages for workers are closely linked to education in China, says economist Lingxu Zhang, coordinator of a rural education program.
More research on malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax is needed
March 27, 2013While studies of Plasmodium falciparum have been conducted in recent years, researchers warn that there is still little known about Plasmodium vivax, which is responsible for 85% of malaria cases in Brazil
Japan runs the risk of confronting an obesity problem
March 27, 2013Gradual changes by young people in recent years to the Japanese traditional diet pattern means that the country is beginning to exhibit increased childhood-adolescent obesity rates, according to Unicamp researcher.
Impacts of changes in land use on bodies of water
March 27, 2013The expansion of sugarcane and soybean cultivation and the replacement of forests by pastureland affect the chemical composition and biodiversity of rivers and lakes, notes USP professor.
Cooperation may stimulate Brazilian research in marine sciences
March 27, 2013Lecture about challenges to researchers highlights the little known wealth of the biodiversity of Brazil’s marine environments.
Research study on bioethanol weighs alternatives for second generation biofuels
March 27, 2013Increased knowledge about genes that may increase sugarcane biomass and resistance to hydric stress includes complementary use of other crops established in Brazil.
Experimental therapy with lectin is capable of stimulating the immune system
Protein binds to existing sugars on the surface of defense cells and stimulates the production of substances that combat pathogens.
New material has improved bactericidal, photoluminescent and photodegradation properties
The filaments of electron-irradiated silver may have important applications in areas such as the food industry.
Brazilian researchers uncover the role of proteins in metathesis
The discovery of the action mechanism of ARHGAP21 in cellular adhesion and migration processes could contribute to the development of techniques that halt the propagation of carcinogenic cells.
The number of nature-inspired products on the market doubles every year
Biomimetics can help overcome global challenges and make companies and cities more sustainable, affirms biologist Janine Benyus.
Latin America: study proposes monitoring marine coastal ecosystems
Priority areas related to the impacts of environmental and climate change in habitats deserve more investigation.
Research adds new pieces to the puzzle of the evolution of species
Fossil vestiges collected in the states of Maranhão, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul expand the knowledge regarding the species that inhabited these regions more than 200 million years ago.
Thymus transplants treat children with severe immunodeficiency
Researchers treat severe cases of primary immunodeficiency through transplantation of the small butterfly-shaped organ located near the heart.
Study shows that Brazilians are drinking more often
The number of people who consume alcohol once a week or more increased 20% in the last six years. The growth was highest among women.
The invisible desire to be seen
Study revisits the contributions of French anthropologists Pierre and Hélène Clastres on the Tupi-Guarani tribe, "a challenge for the dominant model of development".
System developed by researchers increases the productivity of industrial processes
The company I.Systems is the first to be funded by Natura and Banco Itaú’s investment fund.