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By analysing behavioral alterations, a Brazilian study seeks to achieve greater precision in diagnostics and veterinary treatment.

The Optics and Photonics Research Center at the State University of Campinas has taken a leadership role in studies related to Fiber Optic Parametric Amplifier technology.

More than 50% of the biome’s greenhouse gas emissions are caused by demand from the rest of Brazil and abroad for inputs produced in the region, finds study.

Researchers in Brazil have developed a game to train inhibitory control, the brain’s ability to halt inappropriate responses to environmental stimuli.

Document affirms that the planet's temperature could rise by almost 5 °C during this century, which could raise sea levels by 82 centimeters.

A Thomson Reuters report outlines the technological innovation and scientific production environment in Brazil.

With research centered along three thematic lines – economic activities and the labor market, the State and its policies, and the sociability of its citizens – the Center for Metropolitan Studies tracks the major problems and dynamic potential of Brazil’s metropolitan regions.

In vitro tests show that alternagin-C can increase the force of heart contractions and has a pharmacological potential.

The discovery of a key enzyme in animal evolution that emits lights, similar to fireflies, paved the way for the unprecedented feat. The study was published in the journal Biochemistry.

A change in the way sugarcane is harvested has led to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in São Paulo.

The Center for Research in Cell Therapy focuses on advanced and applied research on stem cell biology. Processes will be developed for the large-scale production under good manufacturing practice conditions.

Brazilian research teams evaluated blood samples from 51 HIV+ children and adolescents and found an unexpected rate of recombinant subtypes of the virus that causes AIDS.

Equipment was built to improve forecasting and the monitoring of possible climate changes.

Increases in temperature and changes in rainfall will affect crops such as beans, soy, wheat, and maize, according to Rede Clima studies.

According to a Brazilian researcher, specialists estimate that up to 80% of women will develop hypertension during the change of life.

A PLoS One senior editor explains how its innovative publication criteria are changing the way research is disseminated and evaluated.

For use in odontology, the laser scanner will allow Brazil to explore new radiology technology that has been mastered by few countries, says project team.

Brazil Earth System Model (BESM) is considered fundamental for climate studies.

More heat, less rain in the country’s north and northeast and more rain in the south and southeast are some of the projections of the National Assessment Report of the Brazilian Panel on Climate Change.

Brazilian researchers find a way to use Lactobacillus acidophilus against cavity-causing microorganisms.

Nature Reviews Cancer publishes an article by Brazilian researchers mapping the distribution of pollution around the world and showing that the countries with the worst air quality also have the fewest scientific production on the subject.

The objective is sharing competencies and exchange among researchers in the UK and Brazil.

The purpose is the exchange of researchers from the State of São Paulo and the British institution.

Proposals for the interchange of researchers from the State of São Paulo and the British institution can be presented.

FAPESP directors meet with officials from 14 European research councils in parallel activities to FAPESP Week London.

Cooperation with the Universities of Manchester, Imperial College London and Cambridge expand opportunities for cooperative research between Brazilian and British scientists.

A panel at FAPESP Week London stresses the importance of this relationship in conducting research and explains the differences between the UK and Brazil.

David Willetts praises cooperative agreements between FAPESP and agencies in the United Kingdom to develop science and technology in the two countries.

The mechanisms created by FAPESP to enable collaboration between scientists from São Paulo and other countries were highlighted by Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, FAPESP scientific director.

Team from the University of Cambridge, led by Russell Cowburn, uses the emerging technology of spintronics to develop the chips of the future.

Georgina Mace, of Diversitas and University College London, talks about the importance of joint research between scientists from the United Kingdom and Brazil for knowledge and conservation of biodiversity.

The importance of strengthening relations between the two countries to develop jointly funded research is emphasized at FAPESP Week London.

With the help of molecular tools such as DNA barcoding, researchers have identified nearly ten new species.

Symposium at the Royal Society opens on September 25th with live webcast.

The benefits of the bacterium Bifidobacterium longum are evaluated by Brazilian researchers.

A molecule isolated from Enterolobium contortisiliquum (Pacara Earpod Tree) seeds shows anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and antithrombotic action in in vitro tests and in animals.

The assessment was made by participants in the High Energy Physics experiments at ALICE and CMS.

A study conducted at a Brazilian institution evaluates the level of neurological toxicity of metals associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

Published in Astrophysical Journal Letters, the study offers clues to what our star will be like 4 billion years from now.

System allow students to see an enlarged version of what’s on the board and what they write in their notebooks.

In a study published in PLoS One, Brazilian scientists present the results of the complete genome sequencing of viral particles found in patient samples.

Brazilian researcher presents estimate based on the worst case scenario for global warming at recent conference.

USP, Unesp and Unicamp were the Brazilian universities that published the most articles from 2007 to 2011, according to SIR World Report 2013. UFABC’s scientific output had the greatest impact.

Now in its 7th year, the annual event held in London offers a space for interaction between young scientists and potential employers.

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.

The alternative is made with less expensive products such as citrus pulp, molasses and corn syrup.

The prototype, built at Universidade de São Paulo and the Dante Pazzanese Cardiology Institute, attempts to help patients with heart problems who are awaiting transplants.

The basic principle of a biological sensor to identify a highly toxic pesticide in water and food was used to devise a rapid test for dengue fever.

A hybrid molecule offers the benefits of thalidomide and hydroxyurea without showing the toxic effects of the original drugs.

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