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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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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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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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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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Largest family of plants in the world gains integrated database
The objective of the projects developed by researchers from diverse countries is to increase the scientific understanding of the origin and evolution of the Compositae.
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Brazilian group identifies transcripts expressed in pancreatic cancer
A study published in Molecular Cancer has identified, for the first time, a correlation between highly malignant tumors and the expression of long non-coding RNAs. The study presents a gene expression profile that is correlated with the metastasis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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Scientists announce discovery of new clues to location of Higgs boson particles
Brazilian researchers participate in one of the groups involved in the search for the so-called "God particle"
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Scientists prepare to monitor Atlantic Ocean
The circulation patterns of the Atlantic Ocean could be undergoing transformations that could potentially interfere with the global climate. To understand this phenomenon, an international group of scientists will install a series of monitoring instruments along a line that extends from South America to Africa.
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Establishment of an advanced school for autism
Advances in recent years in research into autisma global developmental dysfunction that affects the communication, socialization and behavioral capacities of thousands of people worldwidesuggest improved treatment for the behavioral disturbance.
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Cardiac regeneration is the object of research
USP and MIT researchers intend to substitute damaged cardiac muscle and induce new vein formation in acute heart attack cases. This novel technique, known as cardiac reparation, uses stem cells.
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A new, more sensitive method for diagnosing neuromuscular diseases
Researchers from Brazil and Sweden utilize single fiber electromyography to detect diseases affecting neuromuscular joints, such as myasthenia gravis
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The heart has a new ally against myocardial infarction
A study that included the participation of an FAPESP fellow published in Science Translational Medicine describes a new molecule that inhibits injury to the heart due to nitroglycerin tolerance.
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FAPESP gathering discusses the scientific importance of the largest family of plants
Distributed throughout every continent in different biomes, species of the family are an absolute evolutionary success, according to José Pirani of USP.
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Scientists develop a polymer made from corn
A material developed by researchers from the United States and Brazil could be used in place of bisphenol A in the epoxy resins used in rigid plastics such as those used in computer boards, packaging and coatings.
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