Cell biology
Cytology
The hanging gardens of cells
Cultures in 3D environments reveal unknown structures
By Diego Freire
Virology
Microcephaly in vitro
Zika virus replicates inside neural stem cells, disrupting brain development
Álvaro Alberto Prize 2017
Winner of the Álvaro Alberto Prize 2017
Samuel Goldenberg has won in the category Life Sciences
By Redação
Immunology
When our defenses destroy our brain
Mechanism triggers the inflammation associated with malaria
By Carlos Fioravanti and Ricardo Aguiar
Cytology
Suspended cell gardens
3D cell cultures help further understanding on organs and tissues
By Redação
3D printer
A cell in the palm of the hand
Researchers produced 3D digital models of blood cells
By Redação
Genetics
Attack in the Dark of Night
Melanin fragments formed hours after sun exposure may damage DNA
BIOCHEMISTRY
How Plasmodium cleans the house
The parasite that causes malaria rids itself of toxic compounds
three-dimensional images
Clearer images
Researchers recorded high-resolution images of extremely small structures
By Redação
latex
In search of more latex
Asian scientists are working on the genome of the seringuera
By Redação
Chemistry
To observe chemical reactions
Strategy makes it possible to observe chemical reactions in the organism
By Redação
NEUROSCIENCE
At the root of animal infanticide
Newborn odor activates cells of adult mice associated with instinctive behavior
IMMUNOLOGY
One way to contain parasites
Newly discovered mechanism destroys causative agents of Chagas disease
environment
Geogenomics
Geogenomics is aimed at explaining biological diversity in tropical rainforests
By Redação
Parasitology
Inseparable partners
Symbiotic between protozoa and bacteria help elucidate the origin of organelles
BIOCHEMISTRY
Further danger from the sun
Visible light, in addition to ultraviolet radiation, may also cause skin cancer
Etelvino Bechara
Etelvino José Henriques Bechara: On fireflies and mental illnesses
Chemist investigated highly reactive compounds, the free radicals
BIOCHEMISTRY
More dangerous than the sun
Visible light, in addition to ultraviolet radiation, may also cause skin cancer