Issue # 63 _ April 2001
S&T Policy
financing
Explosive demand
FAPESP alters its criteria for the concession of master and doctorate scholarships
advisement
Alternative use of programs
Software of public domain and of free access can already be used
Internet
High speed connection
Program is going to stimulate research linked to the network of the future
Development
Digital bridge
The World Bank gathers leaders of Brazil, of China and India to debate the use of knowledge
Science
husbandry
An alternative pregnancy
Cloning accelerates the research for the conservation of genetic resources
biotechnology
Coming soon: the vaccine four-in-one
A cocktail immunizes animals against tuberculosis, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough
medicines
Protection for neurons
Research at UFRJ indicates therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease
Technology
Recycling
To transform is a must
Products recovered from garbage generate technology, jobs and social benefits
RECYCLING
Back to the production of bottles
RECYCLING
A solution for batteries
Microbiology
Seeds of autonomy
Group from Ribeirão Preto creates alternatives for the Brazilian production of enzymes
transportation

Electronic eye
PIPE company develops pioneer system that monitors vehicles at a distance
IMMUNIZATION

The increased production of vaccines
Butantan develops technology to increase production and lower costs
INTELLIGENT PACKAGING

Color in fungi
Sensitive film warns consumers about food deterioration