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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.