Issue # 57 _ September 2000

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A new paradigm for the organization of research
Centers for Research, Innovation and Propagation (Cepids) will have the mission of bringing science and society closer together By

S&T Policy

CEPID

A diversified and very promising market

The center for Ceramic Materials will invest in the preparation of professionals who handle ceramics

CEPID

In focus, the urban problems of São Paulo

The Center for Metropolitan Studies is seeking to research and propose solutions for the metropolitan region

CEPID

Medicines from snake poison

Center for Applied Toxicology to do research into the pharmaceutical use of animal toxins

CEPID

Investigating genetic disorder

Center for Studies of the Human Genome is to research genetic illnesses and increase family support programs

Medicine

The key to new medicines

Center for Structural Molecular Biology will create demands for R&D in the pharmaceutical industry

CEPID

Tightening the ring around a powerful enemy

Center for Research and Treatment of Cancer will use information provided by the Genome Cancer Project

Cepid

Concentration of income and violation of civil rights

Center for Studies of Violence will analyze the Relation between violence and poverty and impunity

Cellular Therapy

The use of cells in the treatment of illnesses

Center for Research of Cellular Therapy brings the relationship with the public sector closer together

Optics

Shedding more light on various areas of knowledge

Center for Research into Optics and Photonics to develop projects with state of the art technology

Sleep disturbances

For a better quality of sleep

Center for Sleep Studies will invest In the development of new technologies

GENOME CANCER

Partnership Brazil-USA moves ahead

Joint work with the Americans enters a more ambitious phase

Science

ecology

A treasure on the banks of São Francisco River

Recent discoveries confirm the dunes of the São Francisco River as a unique area for the study of the formation of new species in Brazil

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BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

Natural insect bank

Collection of fungi, viruses and bacteria help combat agricultural pests

BIOCHEMISTRY

An advance in the study of peptides

Work of Brazilian group is internationally recognized

MEDICINE

Alcohol increases accidents and general violence

The presence of drugs in the injured treated at the Hospital das Clínicas

BIOELETRIONICS

Skin pigmentation in batteries

Compounded with melanin increases the useful life of electronic devices

Technology

chemistry

Thin, sensitive and selective mixture

Research produces filters through the junction of metallic oxides and cellulose

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Controlled by factory noise

Company develops sensors to control industrial machines

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Leadership in luminous signals

New multiplexer leads equipment industry to dominate 60% of the market

Humanities

SOCIOLOGY

Men are (still) in charge

Study shows how unemployment affects the structure of the family