Issue # 191 _ January 2012
S&T Policy
Energies of the future

Green Germany
Government, companies and research centers move forward together to expand the use of renewable sources
By Carlos FioravantiClimate change

The Durban platform
Conference achieves global commitment to reduce greenhouse gases as from 2020
By Fabrício MarquesFAPESP history of VII

The rise of ethanol
Joint efforts of researchers from São Paulo is helping to multiply the use of bioenergy
By Fabrício MarquesGlobalization of science

The art of making partners
Study suggests that personal contact between researchers is essential for encouraging international collaboration
By Fabrício MarquesCooperation

Bridges between disciplines
Specialists advocate technological convergence, a strategy that brings various areas together within cutting edge fields
By Carlos FioravantiScience
Genetic analysis

Uma planta enganadora
A study questions the origin of pine trees
By Salvador NogueiraPrimary immunodeficiencies

When the thymus gland is unwell
Extra copy of the gene harms the maturation of the cells that defend against Down syndrome
By Francisco Bicudo and Ricardo ZorzettoEnvironmental preservation

One road, many forests
The construction of a ring road around Greater São Paulo triggers an operation to replant forest
By Carlos FioravantiComplex networks

The architecture of tissues
Connections with neighbors help to define the function of cells in the organism
By Evanildo da SilveiraTechnology
Bioactive materials

Bone mimetism
Cellulose and glass membranes stimulate cell regeneration
By Dinorah ErenoGlasses

The beauty of vitroceramics
Images reflect the production of one of the world's leading research centers on vitreous materials
By Yuri VasconcelosSoftwares

Accurate Indication
Federal University of Minas Gerais partners with company to produce information technology systems
By Evanildo da SilveiraHumanities
Diplomacy

When external issues increasingly become internal
Globalization has brought public opinion closer to international decisions, but its representation in the Legislative Power is still controversial
By Carlos Haag