Nutrition
Biodiversity
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Tambaqui stocks in decline
The average size of the tambaqui has halved and it is less frequently caught
By Redação
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Growing up with Down
New parameters for monitoring growth of people with Down syndrome
By Diego Freire
Agriculture
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A passion fruit suited for growing in the Caatinga
A passion fruit suited for growing in the Caatinga
By Redação
Public health
Food and guilt
Women diagnosed with bulimia choose food based on decisions related to health
By Redação
Genetics
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Mutation that facilitated adaptation to a fatty diet is found in Native Americans
Mutation that facilitated adaptation to a fatty diet is found in Native Americans
By Redação
PHYSIOLOGY
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Weight across generations
Among rats, tendency towards weight gain can be transmitted to children
Biodiversity
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Fewer mangaba trees in Sergipe
Mangaba tree species range in Sergipe fell by 30% in six years
By Redação
Nutrition
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Metabolic syndrome on the march in Marajó
Eating habits from industrialized regions are spreading through Brazil
By Redação
Coffee
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Physicians and coffee in 19th-century Brazil
Physicians in 19th century prescribed the drink to treat fevers
By Redação
PISCICULTURE
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Tilapia’s turn
Studies on tilapia have resulted in a new variety, a vaccine and probiotics
Nutrition
Nanoparticle-fortified beans
Nanoparticles may be used to increase iron concentration in bean leaves
By Redação
transgenics
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A look into transgenics
Most Brazilians do not recognize how safe transgenic foods are
By Redação
Archaeology
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The people of Lagoa Santa
A team of researchers work on an archaeological site at Lapa do Santo
By Redação
Agricultural Research
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The search for functional foods
Embrapa opens a center for research into functional foods, aromas and flavors
By Redação
2016 Péter Murányi Prize
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Outstanding research
A study concerning the genetic and metabolic mechanisms of fruit wins
By Redação
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
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The cosmetic from the Caatinga scrubland
Umbu could form the basis for an anti-aging skin cream
Genetically modified salmon
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Genetically modified salmon for human consumption
FDA approved the first genetically modified animal for human consumption
By Redação
obesity
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The weight of ultraprocessed food
A diet rich in industrialized products causes weight gain
By Redação