Pharmacology
International Year of Chemistry
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Pharmacological Battles
Cutting-edge science seeks solutions for neglected tropical diseases
Intelligent Packaging
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Color in fungi
Sensitive film warns consumer about food deterioration
Nanotechnology
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Delivery of medical drugs
Particles deliver water-soluble drugs to the body
By Fabio Reynol
Elisaldo Carlini
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Elisaldo Carlini: The medicinal use of marijuana
It's time to recognize the qualities of medical marijuana in Brazil
By Neldson Marcolin and Ricardo Zorzetto
Epidemiology
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Concentrated Risk
60% of asymptomatic carriers of the HIV with resistance to drugs are in SP
Pharmacology
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Medicine in the hinterland
Compound increases the efficiency of the treatment of leishmaniasis
Pharmacology
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Unexpected action from a distance
Neurons can transport painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs
Medical drugs
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Creative copies
Molecules that simulate others facilitate the search for original products
Pharmacology
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Sugar, but no arthritis
Guar gum alleviates pain and prevents damage in the joints progressing
Biotechnology
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Animal Alternative
Transgenic goats, cows, hens, and mice are a new way to produce drugs
Pharmacology
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War in the cells
Discoveries show how to help the immune system fight generalized infections
Medication
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Creative fever
Partnership makes discovery and the development of drugs in England easier
Luiz Hildebrando P. da Silva
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On the banks of the Madeira river
Sanitation expert speaks as chemotherapy that can block the action of parasites
By Claudia Izique and Ricardo Zorzetto