Health

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Obstacles to innovation

Knowledge about Zika and Chikungunya resulted in several patents, but few products within public reach

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GENDER

Depictions of abusive behavior

The number of academic studies about the incidence and effects of bullying and sexual harassment in the country’s universities is growing

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Video

Teacher blackout in Brazil

To improve basic education, the country needs to renew undergraduate courses that prepare students to teach, as well as to create policies that make the teaching career attractive | 7'56

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Public policy

Most of the organs offered to state health services for transplantation went unused

Why most organs available for transplantation in Brazil go unused

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INTERVIEW

Alexandre de Ávila Gomide: Between dismantling and resilience

IPEA economist discusses new book analyzing the impact of policy dismantling in Brazil since 2016

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SOCIOLOGY

How many former prisoners reoffend after release?

Researchers calculate and attempt to reduce the country's criminal recidivism rate

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Human resources

Strategies for attracting and rewarding talent

Experts discuss how to increase interest in scientific careers among young people and better appreciate the work of researchers in Brazil

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INTERVIEW

Marcio de Castro: A boost for bold research

New scientific director shares his vision for science and the future of FAPESP and reflects on his career as a plant geneticist

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COVER

Science takes a broader look at how to end hunger in Brazil

In addition to poverty, studies are starting to look at bottlenecks in the journey food takes from farm to fork

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Mobility

More motorcyclists in hospitals

Growing number of motorcyclists admitted to public hospitals after traffic accidents

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Award

Award encourages application of science in public schools

FAPESP and the Roberto Marinho Foundation launch the 2nd edition of the Science for All Award

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INTERVIEW

Marta Maria Azevedo: In defense of native peoples

Brazilian demographer and anthropologist Marta Azevedo pioneered in identifying the phenomenon of population recovery among Brazil’s indigenous peoples

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Amount considered as moderate alcohol consumption drops worldwide

Rise in cancer and other diseases associated with drinking small amounts of alcohol challenges the notion of moderate consumption

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INTERVIEW

Luiz Eugênio Mello: Intense times

Neuroscientist revisits his three years as FAPESP's Scientific Director

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Funding

Research budget for neglected diseases shrinks in Brazil

Funding fluctuated widely between 2004 and 2020, suffering sharp drops with each change of government

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