International issue | July 2011
S&T Policy
Integration
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The map of light
Researchers interact with Nobel laureates and plan experiments in biology and physics
By Carlos FioravantiScience
Neurophysiology
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Unexpected effect
Corticoids activate inflammation mechanisms in certain areas of the brain
Physiology
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Memories of origin
The endothelial cells store information in the state in which they were extracted from the donor
By Ricardo ZorzettoGeophysics
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The Earth is molded by gravity
Accurate measurements deform the idea of the perfect sphere seen from space
By Carlos FioravantiPhysics
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Restless neighborhood
Strategy allows evaluation of the magnetic interaction between nanoparticles
By Ricardo ZorzettoTechnology
Biotechnology
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Genetic solutions
Transgenic mosquitoes are set free in Bahia to fight dengue fever
By Evanildo da SilveiraBiochemistry
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Sugarcane juice in biocells
Energy alternative to produce electric power
By Marcos de Oliveira