International issue | July 2011
S&T Policy
Integration

The map of light
Researchers interact with Nobel laureates and plan experiments in biology and physics
By Carlos FioravantiScience
Neurophysiology

Unexpected effect
Corticoids activate inflammation mechanisms in certain areas of the brain
Physiology

Memories of origin
The endothelial cells store information in the state in which they were extracted from the donor
By Ricardo ZorzettoGeophysics

The Earth is molded by gravity
Accurate measurements deform the idea of the perfect sphere seen from space
By Carlos FioravantiPhysics

Restless neighborhood
Strategy allows evaluation of the magnetic interaction between nanoparticles
By Ricardo ZorzettoTechnology
Biotechnology

Genetic solutions
Transgenic mosquitoes are set free in Bahia to fight dengue fever
By Evanildo da SilveiraBiochemistry

Sugarcane juice in biocells
Energy alternative to produce electric power
By Marcos de Oliveira