Cell biology

EVOLUTION

Male or female? The mystery unfolds

Amazonian frog species has more sex chromosomes than any other vertebrate

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Cover

The mechanisms of aging

Studies of living cells and organisms identify genetic and molecular phenomena associated with physical and mental decline

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PHOTOLAB

Lethal bouquets

These images of Cryptococcus gattii fungus cells (above) and zinc oxide nanoparticles are part of the third Brazilian Scientific Art Exhibition, organized by ArtBio, which aims to draw attention to science through beauty. Cryptococcus gattii can infect the central nervous system and cause certain types of meningitis. In water, zinc oxide prevents the growth of phytoplankton,... View Article

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COVER

Back to the laboratory bench

Stem cell therapy for heart problems is undergoing new tests

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fertility

Male fertility halves in 40 years

The number of sperm produced by men has fallen by half over the last 40 years

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Cytology

The hanging gardens of cells

Cultures in 3D environments reveal unknown structures

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Geogenomics

Seeking to understand the origin of the forest

In a joint effort to explain the biological diversity of Amazonia and the Atlantic Forest, biologists and geologists have created the new field of geogenomics

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Virology

Microcephaly in vitro

Zika virus replicates inside neural stem cells, disrupting brain development

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Álvaro Alberto Prize 2017

Winner of the Álvaro Alberto Prize 2017

Samuel Goldenberg has won in the category Life Sciences

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Immunology

When our defenses destroy our brain

Mechanism triggers the inflammation associated with malaria

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PHOTOLAB

Refined palate

Refined palate

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Cytology

Suspended cell gardens

3D cell cultures help further understanding on organs and tissues

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3D printer

A cell in the palm of the hand

Researchers produced 3D digital models of blood cells

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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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BIOCHEMISTRY

How Plasmodium cleans the house

The parasite that causes malaria rids itself of toxic compounds

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COVER

Laboratory Skin

Brazilian researchers create human skin models for tests

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three-dimensional images

Clearer images

Researchers recorded high-resolution images of extremely small structures

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latex

In search of more latex

Asian scientists are working on the genome of the seringuera

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Chemistry

To observe chemical reactions

Strategy makes it possible to observe chemical reactions in the organism

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Ecology

Ants and bromeliads

Some ant species contribute nutrients to their host plants

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Chemistry

Early cancer diagnosis

New biosensors should be able to detect tumors more quickly

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NEUROSCIENCE

At the root of animal infanticide

Newborn odor activates cells of adult mice associated with instinctive behavior

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COVER

Seeking to understand the origin of the forest

In a joint effort, biologists and geologists have created geogenomics

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Photolab

Beyond the microscope

Beyond the microscope

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IMMUNOLOGY

One way to contain parasites

Newly discovered mechanism destroys causative agents of Chagas disease

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environment

Geogenomics

Geogenomics is aimed at explaining biological diversity in tropical rainforests

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GENETICS

A tool to edit DNA

A system to edit DNA raises ethical concerns

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BOTANY

A recipe for cellulose

A code would regulates the formation of plant cell walls

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Biology

The fate of cells

Size and shape of mitochondria affect cell maturation

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Parasitology

Inseparable partners

Symbiotic between protozoa and bacteria help elucidate the origin of organelles

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