Ricardo Zorzetto

Herch Moysés Nussenzveig

Herch Moysés Nussenzveig: Beyond the rainbow

The physicist presents his project of scientific kits for children

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Physiology

Fear in the air

Biologists identify proteins that indicate the presence of predators to mice

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Neurophysiology

The paths of fear

Fear due to different reasons activates different parts of the brain

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Environment

Hidden greenery

Native vegetation in the State of São Paulo has increased over two decades

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Journey to the stars

Astronomical instruments made in Brazil equip the SOAR telescope

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Elisaldo Carlini

Elisaldo Carlini: The medicinal use of marijuana

It's time to recognize the qualities of medical marijuana in Brazil

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Cosmology

Invisible universe

Reserchers try to find out what makes up 96% of the cosmos

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Anatomy

The hunger toll

Diet lacking in zinc reduces size and number of neurons in the digestive system

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Astronomy

Uranus and its moons

Eclipses provide data to improve understanding of the structure of planets

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Medicine

Exaggerated reaction

The cause of swine flu induces inflammation that destroys lung cells

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Variations on a suffocating theme

Asthma may be a group of illnesses instead of just one

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Astronomy

The Hercules beacon

Team from Santa Catarina unravels the binary star enigma

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PUBLIC HEALTH

A pre-announced disease

Lethal infection, visceral leishmaniasis spreads throughout Brazilian cities

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NEUROSCIENCE

An essential protein

Working of prion is essential for the protection of the brain cells

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Physics

Rebellious particles

Atom behavior may harm the working of the quantum computer

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Astronomy

Inhospitable land

Planet outside the Solar System has a rocky surface and extreme temperatures

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Neurophysiology

Effects of Aversion

Repulsive situation increases attention and visual perception

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Health

The future in a drop

Blood test allows identification and early treatment of genetic disorder

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Neuropharmacology

The chemistry of memory

Neurotransmitter controls the duration of memories

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Neurology

Less meat, more fish

Diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids may offer protection against epilepsy

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Physics

A turbulent state

Brazilian researchers observe a new version of a quantum phenomenon

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Sharp to the end

Studies reveal how the brain ages and suggest how to keep it healthy

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COVER

Reconnected heart

Marker may indicate the durability of bypass surgery

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virology

A little known celebrity

Adolfo Lutz team isolates the first swine flu virus samples

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The hole was right alongside

Information analysis reveals an off-center black hole in Galaxy M 94

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An out-of-step waltz

Eta Carinae recovers its brightness earlier than expected

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Immunology

Cocktail of antibodies

Team suggests a new strategy for developing vaccines against the Aids virus

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Mental health

On the brink

More care and a few phone calls cut new suicide attempts by a factor of ten

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Pneumology

Breathless

Pulmonary hypertension more common than previously imagined

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Meteorology

A river that flows through the air

Winds from the North increase moisture in Brazil's Southeast and South

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