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
Biota
The paths towards saving the Cerrado - the wooded savanna of the State of São Paulo
A survey up-dates the inventory, indicating the state of conservation of the excerpts that remain and registers a loss of 34% in less than a decade
By Ana Maria Fiori and Carlos Fioravantiastrophysics
The new sun flashes
A telescope captures signals that seem to precede large explosions
By Marcos PivettaTechnology
Recycling
To transform is a must
Products recovered from garbage generate technology, jobs and social benefits
By Claudio Eugenio and Marcos de OliveiraMicrobiology
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
By Fabrício MarquesINTELLIGENT PACKAGING
Color in fungi
Sensitive film warns consumers about food deterioration
By Evanildo da SilveiraENERGY
Alternative vinasse
Production waste from ethanol may be used to produce biodiesel
By Marcos de Oliveira