Biochemistry

Genetics

The limitations of a genome editing technique

The CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technique is less accurate than previously thought

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ASTRONOMY

Hard and lifeless

Even though they resemble Earth, the crusts of some rocky exoplanets may be too rigid to be habitable

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careers

A new generation of Petri dishes

Biochemist Margaret Magdesian developed an alternative device for growing cells and started her own company in Canada to manufacture it

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PHARMACY

An eclectic plant

Jambu is used not only in the kitchen but also in cosmetics, and could be used in dentistry and to kill ticks

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Chemistry

Enzyme transforms plants into a source of light

Chemical Engineers at the MIT have created a watercress plant capable of emitting light for up to four hours

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careers

From the genome to the market

Project inspired biochemist to move into corporate research

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careers

Innovation beyond skin deep

Biochemist created a company for developing anti-aging products

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José Roberto Postali Parra

José Roberto Postali Parra: The insect farmer

Entomologist defends the use of biological controls to combat crop pests

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Chemistry

Essential oils act against Aedes aegypti larvae

Essential oils act against Aedes aegypti larvae

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BIOLOGY

The chemical language of insects

Bees and ants recognize each other through compounds that cover their bodies

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COVER

Back to the laboratory bench

Stem cell therapy for heart problems is undergoing new tests

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Biodiversity

Pesticide may affect bees

Insecticides that coat commercial seeds are affecting bee populations

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Agriculture

Bioinsecticide kills corn pest through starvation

Bioinsecticide kills corn pest through starvation

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PHOTOLAB

Nature’s pharmacy

Nature’s pharmacy

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Chemistry

Natural lighting

Bioluminescent fungi recycle molecule that allows them to emit light

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Zoology

Spines filled with poison

Gland at the end of hairs produces toxic secretion in stinging caterpillars

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ASTRONOMY

Hard and lifeless

The crusts of some rocky exoplanets may be too rigid for them to be habitable

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Crystallography

Three-dimensional model against Zika

Protein structure essential to zika virus replication is unraveled

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Cover

Innovations in brewing

Investments in research are improving the quality of Brazilian beer

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Chemistry

How fungi use chemistry to shine in the darkness of the forest

How fungi use chemistry to shine in the darkness of the forest

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Unesp

Unesp has a new president

Sandro Valentini is the new president of São Paulo State University

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Biochemistry

Before the first bite

Giant spider releases enzyme-rich juice on its prey to initiate digestion

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Biology

Frog equipped with ant-repellant

A substance allows young to develop inside anthills

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Biochemistry

Lethal Contact

Structure allows bacterium to release toxic compounds into rivals

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Genetics

Attack in the Dark of Night

Melanin fragments formed hours after sun exposure may damage DNA

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prostate cancer

Testing with urine proteins

Unique combinations of urine proteins could help physicians diagnose disease

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BIOCHEMISTRY

How Plasmodium cleans the house

The parasite that causes malaria rids itself of toxic compounds

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Pest control

Bioinsecticide made of microorganisms

Worms and bacteria acting together are raw material for bioinsecticide

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Chemistry

To observe chemical reactions

Strategy makes it possible to observe chemical reactions in the organism

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NEW MATERIALS

Green packaging

Fruits and vegetables are raw material for edible plastics that protect food

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