Technology

Molecular biology

A factory of mice

Transgenic rodents produce the protein responsible for blood coagulation

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Artificial joints

Guaranteed Balance

A new treatment for prostheses results in less wear and tear

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Chemistry

Sparkling whiteness

Partnership makes the production of a new pigment for the paints possible

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New Materials

Plastic from the buriti palm

A mix produces a material capable of absorbing and emitting light

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Meteorology

Weather radar

Company develops meteorological equipment in Brazil

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Physics

High Energies

Brazilians are preparing to participate in the study of subatomic particles

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Nuclear medicine

In the crystal’s target

Probe detects tumors and assists with surgeries

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Materials engineering

An economic curtain

Plastic film blocks solar rays and reduces energy consumption

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Biochemistry

Protein insecticide

A new vegetal toxin is efficient in combating agricultural pests

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Immunology

New vaccine against rabies

The Butantan Institute creates a safer alternative for use in human beings

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Forestry engineering

Valuable wood

Planting and exploration of pinewoods reduces the extraction of native species

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Food engineering

Health supplement

Company develops an organic mineral complex using yeast proteins

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Chemistry

Beautifully dull

A new additive guarantees more beautiful footwear soles

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Biophotonics

Spectrums of life

Optical tweezers and spectroscopy to facilitate the study of living cells

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Chemistry

Nano Particles

New magnetic materials will be useful in electronics and in medicine