Biochemistry
sun protection barrier
Arnica’s sunscreen
Leaf compound helps arnica to withstand sun exposure in the Cerrado
By Redação
Walter Colli
Walter Colli: The art of being a scientist in Brazil
Rarefied scientific environment slows development of discoveries
BIOCHEMISTRY
Identity clarified
Methodology differentiates low- and ultra-low-molecular-weight heparins
Agriculture
Biological attractants and repellents
Chemical substances extracted from insects and plants against pests
Inflammatory disease
Depression, an inflammatory disease?
Depression could be a consequence of imbalances in the body's defense system
By Redação
Álvaro Alberto Award
Álvaro Alberto Award winner
Walter Colli receives the highest S&T award in Brazil
By Redação
Chemistry
Artificial photosynthesis
Lab-made molecules mimic the energy production mechanism of plants
Drugs
Promising structures
Database of chemical compounds from Brazilian biodiversity gains recognition
Biochemistry
Treatment for bee stings
Compounds that reduce the effects of bee venom are undergoing tests
By Francisco Bicudo and Ricardo Zorzetto
BIOCHEMISTRY
Movements under control
Compounds appear to reduce a serious side effect of Parkinson’s treatment
Muscle contraction
The structure of myosin V, now complete
Three-dimensional structure of three miosins is described
By Redação
BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCE
When the guardian lets down its guard
Deformed version of a protein can lead to cancer cell multiplication
Biota-FAPESP Education IV
Biota Education focuses the cerrado
Cerrado's flora may be the basis for new drugs
By Redação
SPECIAL BIOTA EDUCATION IV
Open-air laboratory
The Cerrado holds a little-explored universe of molecules
Biochemistry
Relief during pregnancy
Brazilian scientists develop a pioneer drug for treating hypertension
ONCOLOGY
Antitumor protein
A molecule found in the salivary gland of the star tick fights cancer cells
Photolab
Luminous signs
ALINE ZAMBONI MACHADO / USPFar from its normal home in the venom of the pit viper (Bothrops alternatus), a protein finds a resting place where can linger. Marked red, alternagin-C binds to the abundant receptors found on the surface of tumor cells in the cervix, the nuclei of which appear blue, and may serve as... View Article
Bruce Alberts
Bruce Alberts: We need to teach science
Editor-in-chief of Science proposes changes in science teaching
By Fabrício Marques and Marcos Pivetta
Producing prostheses
Assai plastic
Assai seed is raw material to replace bones in the skull
Structural biology
To understand proteins
The structure and function of 200 molecules that are essential to organisms
By Redação
Mental diseases
Storms of body and soul
Depression and euphoria may damage cells and accelerate aging
Bioactive materials
Bone mimetism
Cellulose and glass membranes stimulate cell regeneration