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Larger volumes of saltier and warmer water from the Indian Ocean could alter the composition of the South Atlantic Ocean and eventually have an impact on the North Atlantic, according to new study.

Country’s astronomy community ponders participation in two megatelescope projects with construction beginning in 2014.

Results from a USP and North Carolina State University study could help treat genetic diseases, such as muscular dystrophy.

Global climate change and the need for clear rules regarding price formation in the global market are stumbling blocks, say specialists.

Industries adopt predictive microbiology tool to avoid the contamination of products.

Brazilian researcher spotlights the variety of animal species and the high proportion of the remaining São Paulo forests occurring on farmland.

Oswaldo Alves (pictured), of the Chemistry Institute at Universidade Estadual de Campinas, is one of the authors of the book written by 54 researchers.

A model that combines orientation with didactic material, doctor visits and telephone follow-ups is being tested by Brazilian researchers.

The results of this study were presented during FAPESP Week in North Carolina and published in Science.

Brazilian experiments show that consumption of five times the recommended dosage of iodine is sufficient to reprogram gene expression in offspring.

Sossina Haile, of Caltech, has developed a solar reactor supplied by cerium oxide plus zirconium.

Harry Tuller, of MIT, was one of the keynote speakers in João Pessoa, Brazil.

A project coordinated by researcher Felix Guillermo Reyes Reyes is conducted under the auspices of an agreement between FAPESP and Agilent Technologies.

In an event held at FAPESP headquarters, researchers defended the use of the Brazilian refinery park to co-process raw materials of fossil and biomass origin.

One of the possible applications of this material is the production of TV screens capable of emitting more light and consuming less energy. A Brazilian researcher participated in the research project conducted at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The publication of very few articles in English or in collaboration with foreign institutions affects the visibility of national periodicals, say specialists at a SciELO conference.

2013 BIOTA-FAPESP Education Cycle of Conferences discusses coastal and marine biodiversity.

The executive summary of the Brazilian Panel on Climate Change was released in Rio de Janeiro.

The current study is part of a Brazilian project focused on understanding the diseases that affect red blood cells and seeking new forms of treatment.

Percentage of English-language texts jumped from 38% in 2007 to 52% in 2012.

The Sleep Institute, funded by FAPESP from 2000 to 2013, conducts research on sleep deprivation and its effects on body and brain functions.

2012 Activity Report shows a 10% increase in outlays compared to 2011; health is the field that received the most resources.

Antiviral substance found in insects of the Megalopygidae family (such as Megalopyge lanata) also acts against picornavirus, which belongs to the family of viruses that cause poliomyelitis.

Project was selected in a call launched by FAPESP and Peugeot Citröen.

Research group studies the regulatory role of a non-coding gene in a region containing a tumor-suppressor gene, but on the opposite strand of the DNA.

The A.C. Camargo Cancer Center biorepository maintains tumor samples from more than 30,000 people. Each sample is correlated to patient data and individual disease history.

With articles by Brazilian and Portuguese researchers, a new book shows how the genre makes it possible for thousands of immigrants throughout the diaspora to see themselves as Portuguese.

Once rare or inexistent, these diseases are now increasing in prevalence at alarming rates among the Khisêdjê people.

The objective was to identify the structural alterations of neurons that can be a target for new more efficient medicines against dependence.

According to research, in addition to agronomic research and development, industrial biofuel production systems are largely responsible for making sugarcane efficient for bioenergy production.

Enforcing law and order and protecting human rights are fundamental themes of the Center for the Study of Violence (NEV), and the main challenge is to understand why democracy in Brazil has not translated into the safeguarding to the citizens.

Specialists highlight this need during a workshop on hydric resources and agriculture, held as part of the activities surrounding the 2013 Bunge Foundation Award.

Brazilian scientists studied the interaction of macrophages with a flagellin protein found in pathogenic bacteria and discovered a new pathway for the regulation of the immune response.

Animals alter their sexual behavior when there is a drop in atmospheric pressure, a common phenomenon before rain and strong winds, reports a study conducted in Brazil.

Portal will bring together the scientific articles, theses and books, among other publications, of three universities.

The Human Genome and Stem-Cell Research Center has identified more than a dozen genes responsible for diseases, have been developed tests for 45 of them, and through the use of genetic counseling, families can plan their child-bearing.

On the second day of FAPESP Week North Carolina, participants highlight the importance of promoting research exchange.

The work of the Physiology Laboratory at the Bauru Center has gained visibility and importance in the last decade thanks to collaboration with the University of North Carolina.

Model that includes orientation through educational materials, face-to-face care and telephone follow-up is being tested by researchers at the USP Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing.

Recent changes, public opinion, disparities and the importance of expanding knowledge in relations between the countries are highlighted at FAPESP Week.

For researcher Daniel Janies of UNC Charlotte, one of the organizers of FAPESP Week North Carolina, now is a good time to expand scientific cooperation with Brazil.

Marine Pollution Bulletin will publish an article co-authored by Brazilian and Uruguayan researchers.

Recruitment of volunteers began on October 2, with the objective of verifying the vaccine’s safety and the immune response it produces.

Brazilian researchers study roughly 40 children from 0 to 13 months old and find that they are capable of interacting and expressing themselves in culturally appropriate ways.

Scientists from Brazil and the United States are meeting at two conferences to broaden the exchange of research in various fields.

Researchers synthesize tin oxide material with greater ability to detect nitrogen dioxide than existing chemical sensors used for this purpose.

Panels and sessions in Charlotte (November 11th) and Raleigh (November 12th) brings together researchers to debate advanced scientific topics.

Investigating how advancing age and certain habits affect gene expression is the objective of projects being conducted by Brazilian and British researchers.

With the right public policies and investment in new technologies that allow for the better exploration of biomass, biofuel production could strengthen both economic development and food and energy security.

Improper extraction of wood and inappropriate handling of fishing resources also put conservation of the biome at risk, warn researchers.