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Genomic analysis suggests that asexual reproduction is the rule among individuals of the species Trichophyton rubrum. The authors believe that this factor should be considered in drug development.

Brazilian researchers carried out studies in animal model that mimics condition in children and adolescents considered at risk for development of the disease in adulthood.

Special issue of scientific journal compiles current knowledge about the plant life of this endangered and poorly understood ecosystem stretching from Southeast to Northeast Brazil.

Study shows that the expression of PI3Kγ protein increases during infection by T. cruzi, an essential response in avoiding excessive inflammation and controlling parasitemia.

New entrants such as tech companies Google, Tesla and Amazon could change the structure and nature of the business, researchers predict.

SmartForest system uses electronic sensors to gauge tree growth, quality and health.

Brazilian researchers develop a novel noninvasive method to diagnose a genetic disease that creates a chloride and sodium imbalance in glands producing bodily secretions.

Study conducted in Brazil aims to identify alterations to motor neurons in the presymptomatic stage of ALS.

The detection of Higgs boson-top quark interaction at the LHC confirms theoretical predictions of the Standard Model of particle physics. It was only possible thanks to the very high level of energy reached by the LHC.

Researchers discover germination patterns that are exclusive to Cerrado plants, potentially helping initiatives to conserve the Brazilian savanna, where only a fifth of the original vegetation survives.

Brazilian researchers have discovered six genomic regions that are affected by selection for weight in Nelore cattle and could lead to improvement of the breed.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is commonly associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects up to 15% of women of reproductive age. Study could lead to the development of less invasive diagnostic methods.

Survey by Brazilian researchers shows that people who live in the vicinity of cycling lanes and bike paths are 154% more likely to use a bicycle for transportation.

Brazilian researchers have identified strains of lactic acid bacteria that inhibit the growth of listeria in soft Minas cheese and inactivate it in cured cheese as well as shortening maturation time.

Brazilian paleontologists have elucidated the evolutionary history of today’s Yellow-spotted Amazon River turtle and of the oldest turtle in Brazil, which inhabited the Northeast 125 million years ago.

Book published in the United States by researchers from Brazil and other countries analyzes the role of the endothelium in health and as a signaler of cardiovascular diseases, cancer and cognitive problems.

System uses circular aluminum tanks that float on rafts of plastic bottles.

Results published in Cardiovascular Research suggest the effect is associated with activation of the enzyme ALDH2, which helps rid the organism of toxic byproducts of alcohol digestion, such as aldehydes.

Use of metformin correlates with reduced risk of head and neck cancer in study with more than 2,000 participants conducted at Brazilian university.

Index developed by Brazilian researchers, which considers full-grown Aedes females, is also being tested to measure risk of Zika and chikungunya transmission.

Most of the carbon stored in native vegetation is on public land, but approximately 20% is unprotected, according to a study by Brazilian and Swedish researchers.

The firm's main market consists of ice cream, chocolate powder, dairy beverages, juice, bread and cake manufacturers.

Brasilestes stardusti existed more than 70 million years ago in what is now São Paulo State. Its description, based on a fossilized tooth, has been published in Royal Society Open Science.

Brazilian researchers have identified activity against Xanthomonas citri in 29 fungi isolated from samples collected in Antarctica. One of the compounds inhibited reproduction of the bacterium by up to 98%.

Method created in Brazil combines mass spectrometry analysis of blood serum with an algorithm that recognizes patterns associated with viral diseases as well as diseases of bacterial, fungal and even genetic origin.

This Australian species is facing risk of extinction by a ultracontagious type of cancer for which there is no treatment yet. A molecule discovered in Brazilian research has the potential to inhibit tumor proliferation.

System created by Brazilian startup optimizes truck routes, cuts logistics and fuel costs, and reduces emission of pollutants.

Scientists investigate the factors that enable colonies of sun coral to multiply rapidly and drive out native species. An entire colony can regenerate from one tiny fragment.

Study by Brazilian researchers suggests alternative way to enhance particle flow efficiency in accelerators.

Intensive use of agrochemicals in monoculture systems may be the cause of silkworm crop losses in Brazil.

System developed by GetNinjas focuses on Google AdWords and could result in a new line of business for the startup.

Article published in Stem Cell Research by researchers at the National Embryonic Stem Cell Laboratory warn of the importance of routine monitoring to avoid misidentification and cross-contamination.

In research conducted in Brazil, a single photon aligned the spins of 6,000 electrons in only 50 picoseconds. The result offers prospects for technological applications in the electronic component industry.

Brazilian researchers found that bubbles produced by nymphs of the root spittlebug, a major sugarcane pest, act as a thermal insulator to maintain optimal body temperatures during development.

A project conducted by Brazilian, Dutch and British researchers focuses on interdependencies linking three critical variables: food, water and energy.

Study published by Brazilian researchers describes one of Xanthomonas citri’s secretion systems and a signaling pathway that enhances its resistance in soil.

German researcher and Leibniz Prize winner delivered a lecture at FAPESP on research designed to understand playful behavior and the effects of sexual touch on the brain.

Tool identifies behavioral pattern and establishes driver profile with over 90% accuracy.

The object is revolving around the Sun in the vicinity of Jupiter but in the opposite direction from most other celestial bodies, according to a study featuring a Brazilian scientist as co-author.

As described in Science by a group including Brazilian researchers, the SHERLOCK platform uses an enzyme that recognizes viral nucleic acids in body fluids, making laboratory infrastructure unnecessary.

Brazilians participate in international project to boost capacity of PETase to break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used in bottles and responsible for producing millions of tons of waste.

Magnetometer network identifies magnetic field disturbances that can cause interference in electronic appliances, power grids and satellite navigation systems.

Study conducted by Brazilian researchers in collaboration with colleagues at Harvard University estimates the impact of the rise in body mass index and can serve as a basis for public policy.

Study suggests dysregulation of gene NEUROG2 could be linked to development of focal cortical dysplasia, one of the most common causes of drug-resistant epilepsy.

Project will sequence genomes of 1.5 million known species of plants, animals, fungi and other eukaryotes.

Protein encoded by gene found in microorganisms living in Amazon lake could boost action of enzyme cocktail required for saccharification of sugarcane bagasse, a crucial part of the 2G ethanol production process.

Molecular study suggests sweet manioc or cassava has a different dispersal history from bitter manioc. Domestication involved selection of varieties with lower levels of prussic acid, making consumption possible.

App developed by InCeres uses nutrient data obtained from soil analysis, weather conditions, crop type and satellite images.

Appeal on projects that could mask global warming is published in Nature by scientists from 12 countries, including Brazilian Paulo Artaxo.

Brazilian researchers design a tiny spectrometer for integration into drones, smartphones and other devices to detect chemical compounds and remotely monitor greenhouse gases.