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Epidemiology
Ahead of the tropical challenges
Brazil keeps ahead in the research and prevention in tropical diseases
Retrospect
The origins of Scientific diffusion
One of the first periodicals in the country, in 1813, already brought news and comments about studies and inventions
Education
No time for the enchanted prince
Schooling of D. Pedro II's daughters was pioneering for the time
By Germana Barata and Renata Saraiva
Epidemiology
The Amazon against malaria
Tests corroborate the biological action of plants from the forest
popularization
In Samba rhythm
Researchers make use of new language to take science to the general public
Genetics
The role of the forgotten
Stretches of RNA regulate the production of proteins linked to cancer
Interview
Roberto Salmeron: A high-energy physicist
MIGUEL BOYAYANTime appears not to be of much importance to the physicist Roberto Salmeron to judge by the manner with which he ignores it. His routine would devastate any schedule, whether it be in Brazil or France. His most common activities include conferences, lectures and courses, participation in official commissions, support for Brazilian physicists in... View Article
Interview
Fernando Reinach: An announced revolution
An announced revolution
By Claudia Izique and Mariluce Moura
Letter from the editor | 100
A collective work, carried out with pleasure
A collective work, carried out with pleasure
agriculture
The legs of the viruses
Aphids may spread the possible causal agent of citrus sudden death
fomentation
In search of the ideal partner
Uniemp Institute creates agency to speed up the production of new drugs
Retrospect
Union by science
CERN completes 50 years as a successful example of international cooperation
public policy
In defense of the forest
Nogueira Neto, at the age of 82, is studying environmental management
husbandry
The frog’s leap
New strains ensure greater productivity and alleviate environmental impacts
New materials
Molecular precision
Nanometric sensors detect and differentiate tastes, smells, and pollutants
Interview
Iván Izquierdo: Recollections and omissions
Neuroscientist talks about the importance of memories and also of forgetting
aerial engineering
Energy from the Sun
Company manufactures solar panels used in artificial satellites
Letter from the editor | 99
Reflections on life and death
Reflections on life and death