Science

Epidemiology

Restless nights

Apnea impairs the sleep of millions of people in the city of São Paulo

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Genetics

Arm wrestling

Study looks for genes that avoid the symptoms of a type of muscular dystrophy

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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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Bioenergy

The superplant project

Experts discuss how to improve sugarcane

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Geology

A carpet on the sand

As a result of humid weather, vegetation covers the Rio Grande do Sul dunes

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Chemistry and physics

Electricity – In the air, in the water, everywhere

Electric charge model indicates there are no neutral materials

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Cardiology

Unrestricted flow

There are new possibilities to treat atherosclerosis as chronic inflammation

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Immunology

Expanded protection

Anti-HVP vaccine tests on men bring about debate on who should be vaccinated

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Biochemistry

Preserved memories

Insulin protects the brain from Alzheimer

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Botany

Another form of feeding itself

Bromeliads absorb nitrogen from the urine of tree amphibians

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Earth sciences

Ancient Waters and their stories

Caves help describe the climate for the last thousands of years

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Astrophysics

Cosmic guardian in [Brazil’s] semi-arid region

Telescope is going to monitor the risk of asteroids and comets falling to Earth

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Astrophysics

Mysterious noise in the cosmos

Nasa and Inpe experiment captures a strong microwave signal

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Oceanography

Underwater warehouse

Fauna from Antarctica have resources to stay alive even in winter

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Ecology

Birds from the pampas

Green beef reconciles the interests of farmers and biologists in the south

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Health

Love after the menopause

A study identifies the female sexuality factors after the reproductive age

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Physiology

Fat attracts fat

Fatty acid causes the death of neurons that control the appetite

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Physiology

The brain and infections

Drugs used to treat mental disturbances can affect immunity

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Genetics

New ramifications

Technique transforms adult stem cells into embryonic cells

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Pharmacology

Unexpected action from a distance

Neurons can transport painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs

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Health

On river banks

Capivaras and dogs disseminate São Paulo fever in Brazil

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Genetics

A recently discovered syndrome

Disease deforms hands and feet

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Ecology

Danger at sea

Pollution and reduction of fauna increase shark attacks on bathers

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Environment

Water and air

Rivers in the Amazon Region release 1% of the carbon gas emitted on the planet

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Demography

Expansion of cities

Physicists says that medium-sized urban centers grow more rapidly

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Health

Suffocating population

Air pollution increases the risk of death among newborns by 50%

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Bacteriology

War in the intestines

New strategies can help fight the bacteria behind serious forms of diarrhea

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Neurology

In search of connections

Model indicates a path for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Physics

The oscillation of particles

Essential electrons for the creation of quantum computers are understood

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Astronomy

A star full of mysteries

Observatories to monitor Eta Carinae's blackout

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