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Brazilian scientists have identified six species of bacteria with the potential to be used as biolarvicides against the mosquito that transmits dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya.

Material developed in Brazil measures temperatures in the range of 80-750 kelvin (-193 °C to 476 °C) and, as described in Scientific Reports, could be used in manufacturing and biological processes.

Goal is to understand structural alterations undergone by skin exposed to infrared radiation.

Markers of infection found in blood of patients enabled Brazilian researchers to elucidate cellular signaling pathway involved in both defenses against this virus and formation of new neurons.

Brazilian researchers combine mass spectrometry, 2D liquid chromatography and ion mobility to identify over 10,000 proteins in brain cells possibly involved in schizophrenia.

The crystal lattice configuration, in which information can be encoded, was selected for artistic appeal by the journal Physical Review B.

Brazilian scientists’ discovery of ways in which bacterium Xanthomonas citri modulates plant cell growth paves way for novel methods to control the disease.

DEV FieldConnect stores and controls sensor data, transmitting to the web for use in online monitoring.

International initiative enables group of Brazilian and French researchers to seek biomarkers for early identification of people with propensity to develop severe manifestations of the three arboviruses.

Mission is to create biotechnological assets that increase plant resistance to climate change, and transfer technology to the productive sector.

Brazilian researcher develops innovative method of laser welding at high temperatures that enhances properties of AHS steel for applications in automotive and aerospace industries.

Adult males of tetra Hyphessobrycon myrmex are a deep reddish-orange, while females and juveniles are pale yellow, according to study by Brazilian researchers.

CrowdPet compares photos of pets registered by owners with snaps of animals found in the street by volunteers.

Projects involving researchers in both countries aim to modernize energy mix, introduce distributed generation, and digitize grids.

Physics manuals have considered niobium boride to be superconductive for more than six decades. This assumption has now been contested in a study conducted by researchers from Brazil and the United States.

Nationwide survey of patients with sepsis treated in Brazilian ICUs shows high mortality in both public and private healthcare systems.

Brazilian researcher who heads a lab in the United States explains how biosynthesis of natural compounds is enabling innovation in drug development and production.

Study may contribute to the feasibility of transistors with electrical currents consisting of the passage of one single electron at a time, with applications for future computers.

Project PoupeMais will be tested on 10,000 account holders who are beneficiaries of the Brazilian government’s social programs.

US economist stresses role of engineers and importance of universities and research institutions in pursuing sustainable development. Watch video of Sachs’s talk at FAPESP.

Screening used synthetic curcumin-like compound that displayed anti-tumor action in preliminary tests.

Numerical simulations show the phenomenon displays unique behavior with entropy oscillation in the initial stage of the process. Entropy increases at the end, as expected, according to study.

Researcher investigates how social and economic position of former slaves in post-Abolition Brazil is represented in history textbooks used by elementary and secondary schools.

Research by Brazilian scientists shows that emotional development of children born preterm should be evaluated as much as physical growth and motor skills.

Platform developed by Pebay with FAPESP’s support aggregates financial performance metrics and other data on private equity/venture capital funds.

Water shortages and disputes will tend to hinder irrigation during dry season, according to study by Brazilian researchers.

Study performed at one of FAPESP’s research centers elucidates action mechanism of visible light on skin and questions typical use of sunscreen.

Representatives of the world’s major research funding agencies held a plenary meeting at FAPESP to select themes for forthcoming calls and discuss how to extend multinational cooperation in the Americas.

Survey of more than 6,000 teenagers reinforces protective function of rule-keeping. Findings also show that well-off school students drink most.

The idea arose from research with a completely different goal: to develop a simplified model for quantum black holes.

Alterations caused by fine particles can limit fetal nutrition and growth, according to study by Brazilian researchers.

System developed by CFlex uses several algorithms to improve traffic management in rail networks. The solution will be tested in Australia by mining giant Rio Tinto.

This estimate comes from an international study with Brazilian participation, whose results were published in the journal Nature Climate Change.

Physicist publishes paper in General Relativity and Gravitation proposing to eliminate need for cosmological spacetime singularity and arguing that the current expansion phase was preceded by contraction.

According to a study performed in Brazil, components of biological fluids, such as peptides and sugars, similar to those in blood can form a nanoparticle surface coating and affect the action of nanodrugs.

Study of compound present in plastics also evaluated effects of exposure to the glyphosate-based herbicide most widely used in Brazil.

Brazilian scientists show that molecules capable of inhibiting a cell receptor known as TLR4 can prevent placental inflammation and fetal growth restriction.

Developed by Deoxi Biotecnologia, “double-muscled” Nelore cattle have a mutation in a gene that controls production of muscle cells in the embryonic phase.

An article by researchers in Brazil and elsewhere that was published in Nature combines evolutionary and network theory to calculate how species coevolve in large-scale mutualistic networks.

Survey by innovation agency at one of São Paulo State’s largest public universities identifies 485 active startups with aggregate annual revenue of more than R$3 billion.

Collaborations linked to 60 observatories involving scientists from different countries, including Brazil, observed the first electromagnetic counterpart of a binary neutron star merger that produced gravitational waves.

Researchers seek genetic markers as a basis for increasing oleic acid content of soybean oil via genomic selection; development is beneficial to human health and biodiesel production.

CVDVale, a Brazilian company based in São Paulo State, produces high-strength synthetic diamonds and diamond-like carbon coatings for use in the oil, mining and automotive industries, and in medical and dental equipment.

Results obtained by Brazilian and Dutch researchers show that separate applications of vinasse and nitrogen fertilizers 30 days apart significantly reduce emissions of nitrous oxide.

Brazil urgently needs to implement an integrated pest management plan to prevent the problem from becoming uncontrolled, researchers say.

Objects scattered to the inner region of the Solar System by Jupiter’s growth brought most of the water now found on Earth, study shows.

A collaborative project conducted by researchers at the Universities of Campinas (Brazil) and Melbourne (Australia) applies complex adaptive systems methodology to urban planning, urban design and architecture.

Study presented at BBEST Conference shows that the transition from manual to mechanized harvesting and the production of second-generation ethanol reduce the size of the workforce but lead to increased pay and schooling.

MRI scans show that the prefrontal cortexes of elderly women who practice hatha yoga are thicker than those of non-practitioners.

Featuring 3D animation, statistics and team management, program tests tactical models in simulated situations and is used by 80% of Brazil’s first-division soccer clubs.