Immunology

Eduardo Franco

Eduardo Franco: Balancing science and activism

Epidemiologist juggles activism with research on cervical cancer

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HEALTH

Zika, collaboration to characterize a syndrome

Interdisciplinary work has confirmed that the Zika virus causes microcephaly

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Immunology

When our defenses destroy our brain

Mechanism triggers the inflammation associated with malaria

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COVER

New battles focus on prevention

Reducing HIV transmission is one of the challenges to stop the epidemic

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Immunology

Vaccines preserved at room temperature

Chemical additives could increase the longevity of vaccines

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Epidemiology

Zika in the testicles

Zika virus damaged the testis and epididymis of male mice

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Immunology

Zika vaccines

Volunteers receive two vaccine candidates to prevent Zika virus infection

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ENTOMOLOGY

Aedes caught in real time

Trap catches insects and identifies the species by their wingbeat frequency

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Why scorpions are now more worrisome

The number of poisonings' cases has increased 600% in the last 15 years

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Health

Chikungunya’s turn

Highly debilitating viral infection spreads across Brazil

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health

The Olympics and the risk of exporting diseases

Probability of tourist becoming infected with dengue or zika is low

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HEALTH

Hope in the face of Zika

In initial tests, immunizing formulations protected cells from the virus

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MEDICINES

Vaccine against schistosomiasis

An immunizing agent developed by Fiocruz is ready for Phase 2 clinical trials

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MEDICINES

New remedies for old diseases

New molecules are capable of generating more efficient drugs

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Virology

Monkeys with Zika

Zika virus was found in monkeys accustomed to the presence of humans

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MEDICINE

The silent attack of the fungi

Species of fungi cause drug-resistant infections

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Guido Carlos Levi

Guido Carlos Levi: Unexpected reaction

Refusing vaccinations is now common among Brazil’s upper classes

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HEALTH

The Zika connections

Researchers have found evidence that the Zika virus causes microcephaly

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IMMUNOLOGY

One way to contain parasites

Newly discovered mechanism destroys causative agents of Chagas disease

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Jorge Kalil

Jorge Kalil: Tamer of Crises

Immunologist talks about his experience as head of InCor and Butantan

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larvicide

Plants battle the mosquito

Leaves and seeds display properties that kill Aedes aegypti larvae

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Immunology

Agreement to produce an Ebola vaccine

Companies sign agreement to produce an Ebola vaccine

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HEALTH

Zika: The virus that took Brazil by surprise

Laboratories in São Paulo have joined together to investigate the Zika virus

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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Allies for an antidotal serum

Medicinal plants may reduce local lesions caused by a jararaca snakebite

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HPV

HPV in students

Study exhibit a high prevalence of infection by the virus in students

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Good Practices

Fraud results in prison for the guilty party

Fraud results in prison for the guilty party

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Multiplying targets

Company develops system for more rapid identification of bacteria

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IMMUNOLOGY

Imperfect filter

Changes may impair the selection of lymphocytes in the thymus

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IMMUNOLOGY

A very aggressive bacillus

Hypervirulent bacteria cause the explosive death of immune cells

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MENTAL HEALTH

Depression due to inflammation

Dysregulated immune processes may be related to depression

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