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Francis Collins, a scientist known for leading the Human Genome Project, pinpoints areas for potential collaboration with Brazilian researchers. He presented a lecture at FAPESP headquarters.

A finding made in northeastern São Paulo State indicates that the reptile may have devoured related species.

In experiments published in the journal Experimental Physiology, Brazilian researchers have confirmed the importance of a specific group of neurons found in the retrotrapezoid nucleus.

In analyzing data from interviews conducted with 5,037 residents of the São Paulo Metropolitan Region, Brazilian researchers identify how factors such as age and socioeconomic status influence patterns of multimorbidity among chronic diseases.

Assessment was made in a panel discussion on the use of social media in science communication during the 13th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference.

Researchers have completed genome sequencing of the Samba virus, the first giant virus isolated in Brazil.

The objective is to promote the engagement of researchers from institutions of the State of São Paulo in partnership with researchers abroad.

Research conducted on mangrove crustaceans along the Brazilian coast reveals details about contamination and paves the way for new environmental control actions.

Samples collected from diverse places such as the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench and Chile’s Atacama Desert reveal microorganisms with anticancer and antibiotic properties.

CNPEM, home to four Brazilian laboratories, has begun recruiting for its top management post.

In experiments with rats, Brazilian researchers verified the beneficial effects of the “jatobá-do-cerrado” and the cattail.

In places where vegetation has been damaged, chlorine alone is not enough. A Brazilian researcher says that coagulants, pH correctors, fluorite, oxidants, disinfectants and algaecides increase the cost of the process.

Injury caused at the venom inoculation site can stimulate the release of a protein that plays an essential role in blood clotting.

Assessment is by specialists attending the 13th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference in Salvador.

As in the case of its flora and fauna, Brazil likely also has a megadiversity of fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms, say researchers.

A model proposed by Brazilians has undergone successive refinements and could contribute to explaining “dark energy”.

Analysis conducted on 702 patient samples from seven Brazilian states indicated that 1.6% were infected with treatment-resistant forms of the virus.

The modification makes Plasmodium falciparum turn fluorescent in the presence of calcium, an ion essential for its survival, and may be useful in the screening of new medicines.

Chinese scientist Rui-Ping Xiao returns to her home country after 20 years in the United States to help break new ground in translational medicine.

Edited by Walnice Nogueira Galvão, who researched the writings left by her friend, A palavra afiada recovers lost and even unknown texts by the essayist and great scholar of aesthetics.

Experiments on rats show that a deficiency of the nutrient reduces kidney function, modifies the local expression of proteins and increases the formation of fibrosis after induced injury.

Validation in humans of findings from experiments on mice will pave the way for the development of new therapies and tests that allow the prediction of disease progression.

Preliminary data indicate that the problem affected 16% of the 1,692 hypertensive individuals assessed. A second phase of the study will investigate which treatment is more effective in an effort to standardize care under the Unified Health System.

Diminishing rainfall and increasing temperatures may impact power generation and agriculture in countries of the region, says the IPCC report.

One-third of the 358 infants assessed in one Brazilian city presented as overweight, according to a survey conducted at the University of São Paulo School of Nursing.

Hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness cycles in mammals acts in controlling the formation of new blood vessels in tumors, according to a study led by Brazilians, published in PLOS One.

Electrochemical and colorimetric devices can detect some of the compounds most often used in terrorist attacks, and they also have medical and environmental applications.

Conducted by researchers at the Adolfo Lutz Institute in São Paulo and King’s College London, the study sought to reduce the toxicity of treatments for visceral leishmaniasis.

Group from the University of São Paulo analyzed 400 training sessions for competition.

Helena Nader, president of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science, contests the exclusion of a key word from a proposed constitutional amendment.

A Brazilian is the principal author on a Harvard University study published in journal Cell Metabolism.

The SPSAS is open to young researchers as well as undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world; applications will be accepted through June 10.

Conclusion is in the Summary for Policymakers portion of the report presented in Rio de Janeiro by panel specialists.

José Marengo, the only Brazilian author of the Summary for Policymakers portion of the panel report on climate change impacts, says that countries are out of time and need to adapt to climate change now.

Brazilian university group conducts metalloproteomics analysis, studying the structural characterization of metal-binding proteins.

Mechanisms used by sugarcane plants to resist invasion by microorganisms and enzymatic hydrolysis are identified. Discovery paves the way for production of second-generation ethanol.

Brazilian group obtains structure from crystalline silicon with self-organized nickel nanoparticles on the surface; fabrication process was presented at FAPESP Week Beijing.

Group discovers electricity derived from humidity and unveils mechanisms for producing energy through friction.

Group led by Hongwei Guo, of Peking University, obtains important results in a study of the functioning of phytohormones, which regulate fruit maturation and defend against pathogens.

Researchers at Peking University estimate global emissions from 1960 to 2030 and carcinogenic potential of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Our knowledge of efficient methods of producing this material of great interest to the microelectronics, optics and other industries is still insufficient, says professor at China’s Tsinghua University.

Researcher Paulo Nobre highlights the importance of creating models suited to Brazil’s particular features, and of stimulating a new generation of climate scientists.

Peking University and FAPESP open symposium to broaden the exchange of research between the two countries.

Brazilian researchers are developing a technique to mathematically analyze dream reports to help identify symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The importance of bees to food production and threats of extinction as a result of climate change were topics of a Biota-FAPESP Education Conference Cycle lecture.

A Brazilian study evaluated 463 patients and found that the Pvull mutation, which increases the action of estrogen, was 75% more frequent in women with high breast density.

Early intervention may prevent problems in the motor and cognitive development of preterm infants and those with Down’s syndrome or neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy or myelomeningocele.

While investigating plants of the Laurencia complex in the Atlantic Ocean, researchers confirmed one new genus and two new species.

A University of São Paulo study examined 131 patients and showed that the method helps in the early identification of invasive lesions.

Meeting in Beijing, Brazilians and Chinese will discuss studies in different fields to increase joint research between the two countries.