Genomics

Breast cancer

Unexpected supporting actors

Normal cells like fibroblasts can facilitate tumor growth and hamper treatment

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Human genetics

The dystrophy center

Group identifies new genes and forms of neuromuscular disease in Brazil

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Neurodegenerative diseases

Gatekeeper to the cells

Cellular prion protein controls the entry of chemical commands into neurons

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Structural biology

The essence of molecules

Crystallography facilitates drug development

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Structural biology

To understand proteins

The structure and function of 200 molecules that are essential to organisms

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DNA Repair

Subtle damage from the sun

Sensor detects gene lesions caused by solar radiation

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Tropical diseases

The battle against a worm

Promising targets for new drugs against schistosomiasis

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Plant genetics

Mapping sugarcanes

The Genome Project paved the way for new varieties of sugarcane

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Xylella fastidiosa

Tropical statement

Brazil's genomics is generating scientific production and knowledge

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