Science

genomics

The discoveries are multiplying

The mapping of Xanthomonas citri will begin comparative genomics in Brazil

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botany

Algae at depth

Project completes four decades of mapping the species in São Paulo

oceanography

Set to sail

After two years, our oceanographic ship returns to the high seas

Medicine

Genes against leukemia

Hemo-center in São Paulo develops techniques for improving diagnosis

Electronic Microscopy

Spy hole sees the position of the atom

A laboratory in Campinas wins international praise

ecology

The hidden fish of the upper Paraná

Survey discovers new species of fish in the upper Paraná basin

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Fine Chemistry

Reagents prominent around the world

Group synthesizes selenium and tellurium for medications and agrochemicals

CONGRESS

The support of genetics for the history of the Brazilian people

The study of DNA Shows the scope of miscegenation

Agriculture

Another victim of the Xylella

Evidence is building up of the bacterium infestation in coffee trees

Medicine

Viruses passed on to children

Infection of the newborn is still high

BIOELETRIONICS

Skin pigmentation in batteries

Compounded with melanin increases the useful life of electronic devices

MEDICINE

Alcohol increases accidents and general violence

The presence of drugs in the injured treated at the Hospital das Clínicas

BIOCHEMISTRY

An advance in the study of peptides

Work of Brazilian group is internationally recognized

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

Natural insect bank

Collection of fungi, viruses and bacteria help combat agricultural pests

ecology

A treasure on the banks of São Francisco River

Study of the formation of new species in the dunes of the São Francisco River

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AIR QUALITY

Buildings’ health under examination

The concentration of harmful gases creates “sick” buildings in cities

BIOCHEMISTRY

The secret of mature fruits

A team has unmasked the biochemical processes that make them sweet and soft

BIOCHEMISTRY

Antibiotic extracted from the spider

Peptide found in tarantula exercises strong anti-microbe action

FUNCTIONAL GENOME

The Xylella gives up and lets guests in

Xylella incorporates a DNA fragment that can change its original functions

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ZOOLOGY

Fish from last century

Researcher recovers pioneer drawings of England’s

IMMUNOLOGY

Rattlesnake antidote gets lighter

New immunotherapy to permit less aggressive treatment against snake’s poison

Animal nutrition

Straight from the cow, diet milk

Molecule added to feed shows benefit

Physics

In search of a final theory

Research sets out to unify the basic forces of nature

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ASTRONOMY

The enigma of the star Eta Carinae

Astronomer helps decipher the behavior of a supergiant star

FUNCTIONAL GENOME

The progressive encircling of yellowing disease

Tobacco, proteins and gum are sources in the study of Xylella

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PUBLIC HEALTH

A war on osteoporosis

A study alerts about the risks of low consumption of calcium

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ETHICS

To save – a dramatic decision

The public and future administrators accept the selection of patients

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CHAGAS DISEASE

The doors are still open for the reduviid bug

Wild species are not fought against, but they transmit the parasite

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ALGAE

A threat to the quality of water

Biologists find 20 species of algae which contaminate reservoirs

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GEOLOGY

The restless earth

Discovery reinforces the idea that deep convection currents move the continents

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