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A study conducted at a Brazilian university shows that the effects of whey go far beyond increased muscle mass and could be an important tool for controlling diabetes.

Developed by an international group led by Brazilian researchers, the innovation combines orbital position, color and emitted light to identify members of a family of asteroids.

The ant species Odontomachus hastatus establishes a hierarchy among its queens, adapting to local ecological conditions.

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) president Michiharu Nakamura highlights the importance of collaboration between countries for the development of science. “No country can do research alone,” he says.

Built entirely in Brazil, the oceanographic vessel complements the Alpha Crucis and will be focused on research in coastal areas.

Brazilian researchers analyze the structure of the neurons in Paint Horse intestines using three-dimensional resource.

The rapid increase in the temperature represents a greater threat to humanity than the planet, estimates Ulrich Glasmacher.

Current tests at a Brazilian institution have developed optical coherence tomography to enable virtual biopsy of lesions.

Brazilian researchers increase the production capacity to a scale one thousand times larger than in typical experiments.

Installation is focused on research to monitor and characterize the properties of asteroids and comets that present a risk of collision with the Earth.

More than 800 professionals participated in the World Conference of Science Journalists in Helsinki, Finland.

The experiments focus on finding the most efficient immunization method for use in humans.

Advances in knowledge regarding this plant genome will allow an increase in crop productivity through genetic manipulation, says scientist.

Approximately 150 compounds were synthesized based on substances found in nature.

Brazilian researchers create computer tools that help to improve agrometeorological models.

Researcher talks about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in children.

Brazilian study received the Young Scientist prize at the World Otorhinolaryngology Congress in South Korea.

The new vaccines should have the same efficacy as the injectable immunization but are cheaper and easier to administer.

Research study conducted under the program São Paulo Excellence Chairs.

Brazilian anthropologist, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago’s Anthropology Department, affirms this principle.

Model could be utilized for production of more detailed maps and for major engineering works.

Researchers from Brazil and King’s College London investigate the protective role of body weight and female sexual hormones in the development of inflammation.

The warning was delivered by Zakri Abdul Hamid, president of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

Brazilian study shows that vitroceramics, together with low-intensity laser light, aid in healing bone defects in rats.

The topic was covered during the World Congress on Brain, Behavior and Emotions, in São Paulo.

Researchers uncover influence of genetic elements on physiological and behavioral changes in Apis mellifera.

Brazilian researchers are adapting methodology developed in Australia for use in schools.

Technology could help police and forensic scientists to quickly identify explosives used in terrorist attacks.

An immunomodulating drug known as P-MAPA has shown promising results against some types of cancer and infectious disease, including tuberculosis and malaria.

A new method developed by Brazilian researchers is cheaper and easier to use than other instruments for measuring the quantity of the toxic compound in the air.

The link is the conclusion of a study that won the CES Prize for Young Social Portuguese Language Scientists.

Some 40 post-graduate students from Brazil and 40 from other countries will be selected to participate in the event in December.

A Brazilian study will allow scientists to control the properties of materials used to produce electronic nanocircuits. The study was on the cover of Physical Review Letters.

Patients in critical condition who have undergone several blood transfusions or previous transplants have a high risk of complications and should not be eligible for transplantation, affirms a study published in Liver Transplantation.

Researcher analyzes experiences with technological innovation and discusses relationship between health and development in Brazil.

With a research database, conferences and strategic planning efforts, RoboNED works to develop the robotics sector in the Netherlands

Built for research, GNSS-SP will also contribute to improving the application of GNSS technology in areas such as precision agriculture and weather forecasting.

The Northeast’s semiarid biome is the most susceptible to human interference and climate change, warn researchers.

Hormone is secreted naturally by the pineal gland located in the brain and participates in the regulation of sleep and wake cycle.

Species descriptions, such as Inocephalus azureoviridis, help to advance understanding of diversity in the kingdom Fungi.

Holland’s Delft Robotics Institute has developed robots that can help humans in day-to-day activities and in matters involving the aging of society.

Initiative intends to promote collaboration in research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of blood-borne diseases.

The average time between the emergence of the lesions and a definitive diagnosis is more than four years.

The results were published in both NeuroImmunoModulation and Physiology & Behavior.

The "ecological footstep" of the compounds is increasing, according to a study that evaluated the usage standards of large and small producers. The article was published by the Royal Society.

FAPESP receives a delegation from the Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council; some areas of interest under study are partnerships in bioenergy and biotechnology.

A document produced by Boeing, Embraer and FAPESP describes opportunities and challenges for more sustainable development of biofuels for aircraft in Brazil.

São Paulo Governor Geraldo Alckmin hosts the official presentation of FAPESP’s 17 new Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers.

Lawrence Goldstein of UCSD transforms skin cells into neurons with a pluripotent induction technique to investigate what happens in the brains of people with the disease.

The enterprise will be focused on the development of lighter, more durable low-cost parts for several sectors.