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A system being installed at the Human Genome Studies Center will store genomic information and molecular test results from patients served by the center

The Atlas of Slave Labor, produced by geographers at Unesp and USP, describes the distribution and movement of Brazilian slave labor and presents tools to locate the most susceptible sectors and the most vulnerable populations

Tactile cartography, focused on the creation of maps, globes and mock-ups to teach geography to the blind or people with local visual acuity, is still little used in Brazil, according to a study

The majority of women who use anxiolytics incorrectly buy them with a prescription but, despite being under a doctor’s care, are not given appropriate information on the risks of prolonged use of this type of drug.

Pest caused Brazil, formerly one of the top cocoa producers, to become an importer of cocoa products.

Known for the efficiency of its institutional and operational model, FAPESP commemorates its Golden Jubilee, both modernized and faithful to the ideas upon which the institution was founded.

A balance of the National Institute of Science and Technology in Astrophysics’s three years of activity shows a continuous increase in publications in high impact magazines. In 2011, researchers surpassed the 200 milestone.

Results of a study on the direct control of the zoonosis in the São Paulo metropolitan region. Ticks from dogs transmit the disease to humans.

New scientific advances have made cellulosic ethanol production a reality, but more focused research is needed to make it economically viable on an industrial scale.

A study conducted in the United States by Brazilian researchers identifies epigenetic modifications that are essential for tumor survival.

Attacks by the sugarcane borer—sugarcane’s main pest—cause the plant to produce proteins that act not against the insect but against a fungus, as reported in a study led by Brazilian researchers.

Evidence was presented by researchers at the Centro de Estudos da Metrópole using a new methodology developed to evaluate the performance of social policy on education and health.

Set of equations developed by Brazilian researcher allows for estimation of vertebrae measurements and could guide medical treatment.

A molecule developed by researchers at Stanford University in the United States and the Universidade de São Paulo proved able to stabilize and even reverse the degenerative process observed in congestive heart failure.

An event organized by the International Council for Science (ICSU) will discuss ways of forming a new relationship between science and society. The agenda also includes the launch of a research program for global sustainability.

A class of nanostructured materials studied by Brasilian researchers could be utilized in sectors such as energy, oil and biomedicine.

Researchers from Brazil and the United States describe the construction of a bacterial library containing sugarcane genomic DNA. This library could be used as a tool to further several lines of study.

Contradicting sociolinguistic theories, a study suggests that adults integrated into different social niches follow the evolution of a language.

The Alpha Crucis conducted its first scientific activities, releasing equipment and collecting data at the mouth of the Amazon.

Universidade de São Paulo researcher monitors the homeless for five years to study processes of interaction that stimulate resilience.

Unesp scientists reveal alterations of enzymes and nutrient transporters in the intestines of rats whose mothers underwent protein restriction during pregnancy

A study published in one of the field’s most influential journals showed that periodontitis treatment can be improved when accompanied by antibiotics.

FAPESP and NSERC signed a memorandum of understanding that envisages collaboration in science, technology and innovation among São Paulo State institutions and different regions of Canada.

The presence of oxygen and the development of aerobic metabolism on Earth allowed living beings to take advantage of the energy in foods in a much more efficient manner. This evolutionary achievement, however, came at a price: it left cells vulnerable to the effects of oxidizing substances.

A videolaryngoscope utilized by USP researchers can capture 4,000 images per second and allows for visualization of vocal cord vibrations in slow motion.

UNESP researchers used subaquatic remotely operated vehicles to study the movement and spatial distribution of rays in fresh and sea water.

The study is a joint project between the three institutions and envisages the creation of a research and development center for commercial and executive aviation.

An experiment is part of a research project on networked music enabling musicians and players from across the world to interact.

Substituting traditional plastic bags for biodegradable polymers is once again fueling discussion about the need to diminish the impact of discarding this type of material in the environment. This switch, however, is hampered by the high costs of a few types of polymers that are degraded in just a few years by the action of natural microorganisms and agents (biodegradable); in contrast, the decomposition of conventional polymers takes centuries.

Training methods used in nom-combat types of sports could help change the training and improve the physical aptitude of athletes in combat sports. This USP study was highlighted in Science.

Researchers and students spend time on basic tasks because of a lack of structured primary databases, weakening the impact of their studies.

Financial Times Science Editor Clive Cookson found that the quality of scientific journalism improved when researchers became aware that working with journalists is important if the public is to gain a better understanding of the science.

Science reporting is becoming more important in the academic world, and the ties between these two classes of professionals are growing closer, say specialists in a meeting held by FAPESP.

Alpha Crucis, the Brazilian oceanographic ship, is on its way to Brazil. After undergoing renovation for the last 10 months in Seattle, Washington (U.S.A.), the ship set sail on March 30 and is slated to reach the Port of Santos on May 10.

The objective of the FAPESP-funded laboratory is to harmonize aesthetic and functional standards for improved comfort inside aircraft.

This according to Tom Blundell, Professor Emeritus at Cambridge University, one of the pioneers in the application of the fragment-based approach to discovering new drugs.

Experiments carried out at USP confirm that the medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder alters pathogenic processes and has a preventive effect against manifestation of the degenerative disease.

Paulo Mazzafera, professor of Unicamp’s Biology Institute, studies creation of a commercially viable caffeine-free coffee variety.

The planetary system that allowed civilization to develop in recent centuries is threatened, and the result could be a global humanitarian emergency due to the intensification of social, economic and environmental crises.

A kit developed at the Butantan Institute detects three categories of Escherichia coli bacteria, which is responsible for 30%-40% of cases of an illness that kills 1.5 million children every year

One of the objectives of the Belmont Forum, composed of some of the world’s main research support agencies, is to change the direction of international collaboration in environmental research. A call for proposals was launched

Open access work presents the results of the Thematic Project which conducted an inventory of biodiversity and benthic marine ecosystems on the northern coast of São Paulo

Garlic paste contains more allicin – a substance that fights cancer and cardiovascular disease – than fried garlic

Planned growth for research conducted in collaboration with institutions in other countries and the consistent increase in faculty publishing in international scientific magazines are among the main explanations for Universidade de São Paulo’s (USP) improved reputation, according to the university’s Deans of Research and Graduate Studies.

Edgar Dutra Zanotto has coordinated research on the process of controlled crystallization of glass and the development of vitroceramic materials for more than 35 years

New studies on ecological networks highlight the importance of individual species for the conservation of communities. The trend was revealed in an article analyzing recent studies in the area and penned by a Brazilian scientist and his Argentine colleague

Study by UNESP group will reveal which topics are most studied and which methodologies are most applied

Atmospheric discharges moving from the ground toward the clouds can cause great damage to elevated structures such as wind energy generators

Roughly 80 students and researchers from Brazil and abroad will meet in Ilhabela, São Paulo, from August 19 to 31 to interact with some of the world’s top specialists in multiple areas of Evolutionary Biology.

Choosing a periodical before penning the text and considering the novelty and relevance of a study is fundamental, said specialists in the workshop "How to Write for and Get Published in Scientific Journals".