Issue # 246 _ August 2016
S&T Policy
Entrepreneurship

Fertile ground for innovation
Study examines the distribution of research projects among São Paulo State’s technology-based small businesses and finds the greatest density in São Carlos
By Bruno de PierroINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Showcase for new technologies
Research projects funded by FAPESP that produce patents are posted on a new page of the Foundation’s Virtual Library
By Carlos FioravantiTHE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY

Fifty years since that night
The 1966 invasion of the University of Buenos Aires by police was the precursor to the brain drain from Argentina
By Fabrício MarquesScience
GENETICS

Copies that make a difference
Comparisons of the primate genome enhances the influence of retrocopies in the diversification of species and individuals
By Carlos FioravantiHealth

Chikungunya’s turn
Highly debilitating viral infection spreads across Brazil
By Ricardo ZorzettoEvolution

A parasite with multiple identities
A variety of Plasmodium vivax found in the Americas has accumulated genetic alterations that distinguish it from African and Asian strains
By Rodrigo de Oliveira AndradeCitriculture

Boldness rewarded
Knowledge gained from sequencing the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium has reduced its presence in the orange trees of São Paulo
By Rodrigo de Oliveira AndradeMATHEMATICS

Virtual sieve
System compares the performance of soccer players and helps identify talents
By Marcos PivettaPHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Under the force of the Andes
Map displays a comprehensive view of the topographic relief of South America, now subdivided into 35 units
By Carlos FioravantiPALEONTOLOGY

Inside fossils
The increasingly widespread use of computed tomography permits detailed analysis of bones of extinct animals
By Igor Zolnerkevic and Carlos FioravantiPHYSICS

Superproperties in 2D
Simulations suggest that new nanostructured materials capable of storing information can be developed
By Igor ZolnerkevicObituary

Innovative vision of pharmacology
Sérgio Henrique Ferreira became famous for his research into medications to fight hypertension and pain and was president of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science
By Carlos FioravantiTechnology
NANOTECHNOLOGY

Extra protection
Antimicrobial fabrics that also repel fluids can provide more safety for health professionals
By Evanildo da SilveiraPHOTONICS

Much faster information
Brazilian researchers break fiber-optic data transmission record without using electronic signal amplifiers
By Everton Lopes BatistaINDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

The chemistry of the future
BASF has two global laboratories in Brazil and research groups focusing mainly on agribusiness and construction
By Yuri VasconcelosCARDIOLOGY

Ultrasound against heart attacks
In initial testing, the therapy restored blood flow in the heart muscle 60% of the time
By Ricardo ZorzettoMATERIALS ENGINEERING

Tire recycling
Two projects suggest alternatives for reusing rubber
By Evanildo da SilveiraHumanities
Education

When the computer helps you learn
Research confirms benefits of using technology resources in the classroom, especially for students with learning disabilities
By Fabrício Marques