Physiology

MEDICINE

Reversing Wasting Syndrome

Physical exercise can halt cachexia, the inflammation that induces weight loss

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biodiversity

Tiny spiders have different mechanisms for recognizing colors

Tiny spiders have different mechanisms for recognizing colors

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Chronobiology

Chronobiology: rhythms and cycles

Physics, biology and technology unite to unravel a rodent's circadian rhytms

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Zoology

Spines filled with poison

Gland at the end of hairs produces toxic secretion in stinging caterpillars

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Cytology

The hanging gardens of cells

Cultures in 3D environments reveal unknown structures

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Cover

The mechanisms of aging

Studies identify phenomena associated with physical and mental decline

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Medicine

India ink generates 3-D image of blood vessels

India ink mixed with gelatin generates 3-D image of blood vessels

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PHYSIOLOGY

Weight across generations

Among rats, tendency towards weight gain can be transmitted to children

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Neuroscience

Human companionship and fear of thunder in dogs

Research investigates whether human companionship reduces stress in dogs

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CARDIOLOGY

Energy for the heart

An increase in blood sugar can help in recovery after a heart attack

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Cytology

Suspended cell gardens

3D cell cultures help further understanding on organs and tissues

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NEUROSCIENCE

Movement for the brain

Exercise in childhood has long-lasting effects on intellectual performance

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PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

The cosmetic from the Caatinga scrubland

Umbu could form the basis for an anti-aging skin cream

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Lino Barañao

Lino Barañao: The challenge of generating both knowledge and wealth

Argentine cabinet minister wants to expand partnerships companies

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diabetes

Coffee to fight diabetes

Drinking more than two cups of coffee per day may be beneficial

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contamination

From faucet to womb

Substances found in the tap water of many cities affect hormonal function

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Photolab

Messenger flowers

Messenger flowers

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Fireflies

Born to shine

Insect needs a lot more energy to fly than to light up their abdomens

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Recognition

From Blue LED to the Brain’s GPS

Nobel Prizes highlights advances in microscopy and neuroscience

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HEALTH

Running is good!

Aerobic exercise fights inflammation and stiffening of the lungs

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Thomas Maack

Thomas Maack: Memories of a year that never ended

Physiologist on dictatorship, his own career and medical education

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Physics

Storms in a vacuum

Energy in empty space could destroy stars and reveal the nature of dark matter

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Physics

High frequency

Brazil develops equipment for the largest nuclear fusion laboratory

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OPTICS

Whirls of light

New technique alters light beam wavefront

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PHYSICS

The power of collisions

Collisions between grains is the main driver of sandstorms

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PHYSIOLOGY

When eating increases hunger

High-fat diet reduces satiety

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Biophysics

Fluid boundaries

Menbranes' elastic properties vary according to the cell

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Physics

A shortcut to quantum computing

International groups test strategy to perform an operation in a glass chip

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Medicine

No breath to catch

Respiratory tract alterations thwart improvement in cases of severe asthma

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PHYSIOLOGY

New strategy to combat hypertension

A molecule in the blood dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure

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