Science
Medicine
Long before the cancer
The excessive consumption of red meat may facilitate the emergence of tumors
Astrophysics
The Sun and its sisters
Brazilians identify stars similar to the one that warms and lights up the Earth
Bioinformatics
How a human being is made
Researchers map the network of adult human cells and their precursors
Environment
Forest of pearls
In the Mata Atlantica rainforest, 59% of the trees are rare and may disappear
Physical chemistry
Power games
Nanotubes of biological molecules may turn into sensors and energy cells
Biochemistry
Well-regulated insulin and glucose
Fatty acids revert inflammation that unleashes obesity and diabetes
Earth Science
The last piece of Gondwana
Ancient ocean that isolated the Amazon dried up 520 million years ago
Geology
Hitching a ride in steam
Interaction of water with rocks facilitated the formation of amethysts
Biology
The impact of transforming one life into another
Venter's technological feat spurred a media revolution
By Mayana Zatz
Biology
Craig Venter, a necessary good
The scientist is like a naughty boy who is after the tasty tidbits
Physiology
Fear in the air
Biologists identify proteins that indicate the presence of predators to mice
Epidemiology
Halting steps
New studies show how to detect and reduce the risk of falls among the aged
Astrophysics
The secret of Perseus
Simulations explain the high temperature of gas in galaxy agglomerations
Oceanography
Polluted paradise
Canal has made it easier to spread heavy metals along southern São Paulo coast
Animal behavior
Dedicated mothers
Females of arachnids allow themselves to be devoured by their offspring
