Biotechnology
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
biotechnology

Artificial neuron controls carnivorous plant
Researchers build artificial neuron with material compatible with biological tissues
By Redação
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
By Suzel Tunes
Biotechnology

New transgenic sugarcane
A São Paulo startup creates genetically modified plant varieties with defenses against sugarcane borers and tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate
By Suzel Tunes
Medicine

Gelatin optical fiber
Researchers used agar, a type of gelatin extracted from algae, to develop a biodegradable and biocompatible optical fiber
By Redação
Biotechnology

Clothes made of bacteria
Biofabrics made from microbes are crawling their way into the fashion industry
Biotechnology

In the skin of tilapia
Biological material already known for treating burns begins to be used in gynecological surgeries
Biotechnology

Healing citrus groves
Startup incubated at Campinas Institute of Agriculture launches innovative treatment for citrus disease
By Suzel Tunes
Archaeogenetics

Tracking the ancestry of corn
DNA reveals a complex domestication history largely set in Mexico and the Amazon
BIOTECHNOLOGY

Genes in silence
Molecular tool based on the interfering RNA technique may aid in combating agricultural pests
Biotechnology

More resistant sugarcane fields
A variety of genetically modified sugarcane developed by a company from Piracicaba is approved for planting
By Redação
ONCOLOGY

Cancer diagnosis innovation
Startups adopt new screening methods and biotechnology techniques
Environment

Genomics applied to climate change
The Center for Research in Genomics Applied to Climate Change, based at the University of Campinas, was formally constituted
By Redação
Biotechnology

More resistant sugarcane fields
A variety of genetically modified sugarcane is approved for planting
AGRICULTURE

Winged production
Companies develop methods for breeding insects for pollination and pest control
Restoration

Termites as restoration allies
Termite mound earth is the ingredient in a new formulation of mortar
By Redação
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Combating dry land
Natural polymers can make agricultural crops viable in arid regions