Nutrition
Biodiversity
Fewer mangaba trees in Sergipe
Mangaba tree species range in Sergipe fell by 30% in six years
By Redação
Nutrition
Metabolic syndrome on the march in Marajó
Eating habits from industrialized regions are spreading through Brazil
By Redação
Coffee
Physicians and coffee in 19th-century Brazil
Physicians in 19th century prescribed the drink to treat fevers
By Redação
PISCICULTURE
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
A look into transgenics
Most Brazilians do not recognize how safe transgenic foods are
By Redação
Archaeology
The people of Lagoa Santa
A team of researchers work on an archaeological site at Lapa do Santo
By Redação
Agricultural Research
The search for functional foods
Embrapa opens a center for research into functional foods, aromas and flavors
By Redação
2016 Péter Murányi Prize
Outstanding research
A study concerning the genetic and metabolic mechanisms of fruit wins
By Redação
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
The cosmetic from the Caatinga scrubland
Umbu could form the basis for an anti-aging skin cream
Genetically modified salmon
Genetically modified salmon for human consumption
FDA approved the first genetically modified animal for human consumption
By Redação
obesity
The weight of ultraprocessed food
A diet rich in industrialized products causes weight gain
By Redação
Health
Another source of obesity
A diet rich in soybean oil may cause obesity and diabetes
By Redação
functional foods
The medicinal side of fruit
Research tests antioxidant and antibacterial properties of fruits
By Redação
metals
Beware of chocolate
Brazilian chocolate contains small quantities of cadmium and lead
By Redação
diabetes
As bad as sugar, or worse
Artificial sweeteners' effects may be the opposite of desired
By Redação
ready-to-eat foods
Stay away from crackers, cookies, chocolate, and ready-to-eat foods
Ultra-processed foods are associated to obesity
By Redação