Ricardo Zorzetto
Anibal Faúndes

Anibal Faúndes: The man who learned how to see women as people
Chilean physician talks about sexuality, rape and terminating pregnancy
NEUROSCIENCE

At the root of animal infanticide
Newborn odor activates cells of adult mice associated with instinctive behavior
Jorge Kalil

Jorge Kalil: Tamer of Crises
Immunologist talks about his experience as head of InCor and Butantan
BIOTECHNOLOGY

Catching cancer in the act
A new generation of tests is attempting to assist in the choice of therapy
GEOLOGICAL TOURISM

A 600-million-year old São Paulo
Itinerary with stone from a distant past in the historic center of São Paulo
MENTAL HEALTH

A long maturation period
RMf images reveal stages of development in the brain’s networks
COVER

Before it’s time
Unnecessary C-sections contribute to immature babies
By Alice Giraldi and Ricardo Zorzetto
Geology

Rivers with a mind of their own
Frequent changes in course leave scars on the Pantanal landscape
IMMUNOLOGY

A very aggressive bacillus
Hypervirulent bacteria cause the explosive death of immune cells
Vanderlan Bolzani

Vanderlan da Silva Bolzani: The chemistry of natural products
Research seeks international cooperation and investigates molecules
By Ricardo Zorzetto and Mariluce Moura
SPECIAL BIOTA EDUCATION XIII

Seriguela and Brazilian chestnut in agriculture
Plant genes from Cerrado and semi-arid may contribute to crops
Luciana Vanni Gatti

Luciana Vanni Gatti: On carbon’s trail
Chemistry explains study on the Amazon carbon balance
By Marcos Pivetta and Ricardo Zorzetto
Biochemistry

Treatment for bee stings
Compounds that reduce the effects of bee venom are undergoing tests
By Francisco Bicudo and Ricardo Zorzetto