International issue | September 2012

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The weakness of stem cells
Contamination may be the cause of poor results in treating Parkinson's disease By

S&T Policy

Ecology

Ecological path

From basic research to public policies, FAPESP has been investing for five decades in biodiversity studies

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Science

Astronomy

The heavyweights of the Universe

Alternative mechanism may explain the formation of stars from neutrons that are bigger than normal

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ASTRONOMY

The heavyweights of the Universe

Alternative mechanism may explain the formation of neutron stars that are more massive than normal

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MEDICINE

The fight against cancer

Antihypertensive medication halts tumor growth, indicating new drug targets

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Evolution

When hybrids are fertile

Unlikely cross breeds can create new species of plants and animals

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Technology

IMMUNIZATION

The increased production of vaccines

Butantan develops technology to increase production and lower costs

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INTELLIGENT PACKAGING

Color in fungi

Sensitive film warns consumers about food deterioration

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Energy

Alternative vinasse

Production waste from ethanol may be used to produce biodiesel

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Humanities

Digital library

A mine of maps

Cartographic material reveals Portuguese colonial fantasies

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Ranking

Excellence in the humanities

Brazilian courses distinguish themselves on the international scene

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Demography

The mobile metropolis

The profile of migration from São Paulo is underscored by comings and goings and by internationalization

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