Issue # 94 _ December 2003
S&T Policy
transgenic
Reinforced Safety
GMOs developed by Embrapa will be assessed by Biosafety Network
By Claudia Iziquefinancing
X-ray of innovation
Innovative potential of universities and research institutes begins to be assessed
Ecology
Investment in water
Petrobras sets aside R$ 40 million for environmental preservation projects on the theme of water
By Marcos PivettaScience
biochemistry
Crystalline image
Detailed structure of protein facilitates the search for new medicines against autoimmune diseases
Genomics
At the heart of the genes
Brazilian technique shows which stretches of DNA are activated in healthy cells and in tumors
physic
Between peaks and trenches
Theoretical model determines the geometric arrangement that would make the use of nanotubes possible
Technology
Energy
Biodiesel in the tank
Fuel produced with ethanol and vegetable oils is ready for fueling buses and trucks
Food
Ethylic Pranks
Analyses of carbon atoms reveal adulterations in the manufacturing process of alcoholic beverages
By Marcos PivettaViticulture
A lot of pulp and no seeds
Three varieties of seedless table grapes adapted to the tropical climate are launchedonto the market
chemical engineering
The color of meat
Coloring for food produced by the fungus Monascus has new production technique