Biochemistry

careers

Focus and determination

Biochemistry PhD from USP opens an intellectual property consulting firm

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Health

Race against malaria

Doctors monitor parasite's resistance to currently used drugs

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Further danger from the sun

Visible light, in addition to ultraviolet radiation, may also cause skin cancer

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Lethal Contact

Structure allows bacterium to release toxic compounds into rivals

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BIOCHEMISTRY

In times of stress

A plant used in tequila production feeds on bacteria that live within it

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Biochemistry

Molecular origami

3D structures may be essential for recognition by enzymes

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EVOLUTION

A secret of paternity

Paternal care more common among monkeys with altered oxytocin

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proteins

How to “uncook” an egg

Chemical process offers a way to “uncook” an egg

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Obituary

Wide horizons

Meis’s contributions range from cell biochemistry to science education

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BIOCHEMISTRY

More dangerous than the sun

Visible light, in addition to ultraviolet radiation, may also cause skin cancer

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Biology / Genetics

A deep-rooted lineage

The institutionalization of human genetics shapes excellent teams

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Nanotechnology

Fatal interactions

Carbon nanotubes combined with pesticides increase toxic effects on fish

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perfluorocarbon

Protective layer

Group develops coating that prevents contamination of medical devices

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Photolab

Shapes from the nanoworld

Shapes from the nanoworld

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Alzheimer

Freedom for oligomers

Model reproduces alterations caused by disease in monkeys

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Candidemia

Enzyme facilitates fungal infection

Identified the mechanism that allows the fungus to adhere to the intestine

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Biochemistry

Transformed microalgae

Membrane used as filter for culture media makes it possible to select biomass

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Vanderlan Bolzani

Vanderlan da Silva Bolzani: The chemistry of natural products

Research seeks international cooperation and investigates molecules

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bacterial infection

The cancer microbe

Prostate cancer may be caused by a common sexually transmitted infection

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sun protection barrier

Arnica’s sunscreen

Leaf compound helps arnica to withstand sun exposure in the Cerrado

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Walter Colli

Walter Colli: The art of being a scientist in Brazil

Rarefied scientific environment slows development of discoveries

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Identity clarified

Methodology differentiates low- and ultra-low-molecular-weight heparins

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Agriculture

Biological attractants and repellents

Chemical substances extracted from insects and plants against pests

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Inflammatory disease

Depression, an inflammatory disease?

Depression could be a consequence of imbalances in the body's defense system

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Álvaro Alberto Award

Álvaro Alberto Award winner

Walter Colli receives the highest S&T award in Brazil

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MEDICINE

Preventive check

Test evaluates sensitivity of tumor cells to drugs

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Chemistry

Artificial photosynthesis

Lab-made molecules mimic the energy production mechanism of plants

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Drugs

Promising structures

Database of chemical compounds from Brazilian biodiversity gains recognition

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Biochemistry

Treatment for bee stings

Compounds that reduce the effects of bee venom are undergoing tests

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Sanitation

Hydro-innovation

Sabesp establishes a technology center to develop products and systems

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