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A new theoretical physics center in São Paulo
The first South American branch of the International Center for Theoretical Physics started its activities on the São Paulo Unesp campus, with FAPESP funding. The facility will conduct high-tech research and foster intense interchange among scientists.
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Researchers develop sunscreen that protects against wrinkles and flaccidity
The formula, developed at USP, combines photoprotective substances, Ginkgo biloba and red marine algae extracts with vitamins A, C and E
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Ethanol takes off
In 2011, researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) determined 10.8 gigabases of sugarcane DNA sequence, 33 times the amount sequenced by the two-year Sugarcane Genome Project, which ended in 2001 and mapped the genes expressed in the plant.
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The University of São Paulo starts operation of a computer cluster for astronomy
The new computer cluster is one of the worlds largest and most powerful dedicated solely to astronomy research
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Studies examine multiple aspects related to health and physical activity
Researchers present scientific advances on the effects of physical activity
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Stem cells undergo chromosomal changes after long periods in culture
A USP team participated in an international study analyzing 125 stem cell lines produced in 38 laboratories, recently published in Nature Biotechnology.
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FAPESP and Agence Nationale de la Recherche issue call for proposals
The selected themes for collaboration between French researchers and São Paulo State researchers are "Global Change and Environment/Earth Sciences" and "Microbiology, Immunology, and Infectology."
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Nature highlights the results of Brazilian research program on Amazonia
A review article published in the January 19 edition of Nature magazine synthesizes the results of the studies performed over the last 20 years in the Large-scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia (LBA) coordinated by the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA).
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A Cerrado Plant uses underground leaves to capture and digest worms
In an article published in PNAS, scientists in Brazil, Australia and the United States describe how they proved that Philcoxia is carnivorous.
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Scientists should participate more actively in climate negotiations
Researchers from many nations, including Brazil, have published an article in Science magazine calling on the international scientific community to assume a more active role in the inclusion of agriculture in the rounds of negotiations at the UN Convention on Climate Change.
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Deforestation declines as agricultural production increases
An international study with Brazilian participation indicates that deforestation in Mato Grosso has diminished and that soy production in the state grew in the last few years through changes in land use.
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Brazilian laboratories develop bioprocesses in Drosophila
A multidisciplinary network that grew from a FAPESP Thematic Project has become a world leader in Drosophila cell culture techniques. Their work was described in a recent article in Biotechnology Advances.
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Researchers search for new antibiotics in soil bacteria
In the hope of discovering molecules with the potential to be used as immunosuppressive, antibacterial or anticancer drugs, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) researchers have dedicated themselves to studying a group of soil microorganisms known as Actinobacteria.
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A bee species with specialized soldiers
Scientists originally believed that only ants and termites had individuals adapted exclusively for defense. A study published in PNAS showed that the sole purpose of guard jataí bees is to defend the hive.
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Walter Benjamin's contribution to education is analyzed
The result of a study conducted at UNESP: a book that offers reflections on the impact of German philosophical concepts on contemporary education.
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New method quickly detects toxins produced by bacteria in water
A technique applied at Unesp using mass spectrometry identifies toxic compounds directly in cyanobacterial cells and in water reservoirs
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Sensor detects deterioration in art works
Equipment measures physicochemical changes to materials in cultural objects caused by environmental conditions of museums
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Doctors use the same parts of the brain to name objects and make diagnoses
A study conducted at FMUSP and University College London showed that uncovering the cerebral mechanisms of physicians can contribute to improved diagnostic methods and techniques, resulting in fewer medical errors
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Scientists explore connections between astronomy and biology
The São Paulo School of Advanced Science brought together 160 scientists and students from Brazil and abroad to debate the most recent advances in the emerging field of astrobiology
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The search for new diamonds
Diamonds are formed in the planets deep layers, under high pressures and temperatures.
However, for industrial use, the first choice is to use more accessible artificial diamonds.
Developed in laboratories, artificial diamonds have many applications, from cutting tools to rock drilling for oil extraction in the pre-salt layer.
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