Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Gene editing accelerates cattle improvement

Calves with shorter hair represent the first uses of CRISPR in animal breeding

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Biotechnology

Bacterial cellulose membranes help wounds heal

Brazilian universities and companies are advancing with new applications for biomaterials made from plant waste

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Biotechnology

Microorganisms provide alternative for production of sustainable oils

Inputs can be used for development of biofuels and as an ingredient in the food and cosmetics industries

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Biotechnology

Nanofiber pollution filters

Biodegradable nanofibers increase the efficiency of air conditioning filters in vehicles

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Interview

Ruy Caldas: From Grande sertão to plant biochemistry

At 84, the agronomist who cultivated research teams and programs across Brazilian universities looks back on his career

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Biotechnology

Artificial skin now complete

Researchers create lab-based equivalent of human skin using human cells and collagen bioink

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Biotechnology

Research indicates new uses for microalgae

In the lab, the microscopic organisms proved capable of producing fertilizer, fixing metals in effluents, and offering new strategies for biofuels; the challenge is to expand the scale

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Biotechnology

Plant-based proteins improve lab-grown meat

Agricultural waste could reduce costs and make meat grown from animal cells even more similar to conventional meat

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

Egg white increases adhesion of graphene to cotton threads

Group from Recife uses albumen from egg whites to attach plant-fiber coverings used in electronic clothing

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New materials

Advances in 3D printing of human tissues

Artificially produced skin, livers, and intestines emerge as an alternative to testing cosmetics on animals

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Nutrition

High-protein pasta

Dough made by fermentation increases the protein content of foods

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Modified cardboard sensor with gold particles could monitor water quality

The objective is for the public to use the device to check that the water supplied to their home is fit for consumption

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Tilapia skin could be used to treat corneal injuries in dogs

Used as a bio-dressing, the collagen-rich material stimulates cell regeneration and accelerates healing

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Chemistry

A combination with long-lasting pigments

Paprika and cinnamon extracts, when combined, preserve carotenoids in food and have antimicrobial and antifungal properties

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Aedes for all

Genetically modified mosquito already on sale in Brazil

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Transgenic moths on the horizon

New technology developed to combat the main threat to maize crops

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Materials engineering

Glass against cancer

Researchers have developed composite materials with the potential to kill carcinogenic cells and regenerate bone

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Obstacles to innovation

Knowledge about Zika and Chikungunya resulted in several patents, but few products within public reach

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Video

Dog eyes

Tilapia skin offers innovative treatment for corneal ulcers, preventing eye loss | 6'06

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INTERVIEW

Virginia Ciminelli: Mining territories

UFMG hydrometallurgist argues that the benefits of exploiting natural resources should be better shared with local communities

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Scientists design Wi-Fi-connected intracranial pressure sensor

The new device, still under development, will send real-time data to the smartphones of the medical team

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Materials engineering

Bioactive glass could be used to treat bone cancer

Composite material has potential to simultaneously kill cancer cells and regenerate bone

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Biotechnology

Transgenic Aedes aegypti mosquitoes hit the market

Brazil is the first country to authorize general sale of the genetically modified mosquito

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Biotechnology

Company develops transgenic moth

New technology offers an alternative method to combat the biggest threat to maize crops

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Energy

Açaí pits bear new fruit

Previously discarded waste is now being used to make cosmetics, paper, and plastics, as well as providing an alternative energy source

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Artificial intelligence in healthcare

AI-based technologies are already being used in medicine, but there are hurdles still to overcome before they can be incorporated on a larger scale in Brazil

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biotechnology

Artificial neuron controls carnivorous plant

Researchers build artificial neuron with material compatible with biological tissues

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Biotechnology

Sugarcane editing

EMBRAPA secures regulatory approval of the world’s first transgene-free sugarcane varieties modified using CRISPR, a groundbreaking technique for faster and cheaper gene editing

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Careers

Healthy innovation

Researcher from Minas Gerais recognized for studies on diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases

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Biotechnology

New transgenic sugarcane

A São Paulo startup creates genetically modified plant varieties with defenses against sugarcane borers and tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate

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