More than 90% of what makes up the universe is unknown. The spectrograph that will work on the Subaru telescope will be an important instrument for new discoveries in this dark universe.
Mental disorders are very common in the elderly. ProActive is a pioneering care program that aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
Social inequality is one of the serious problems of Brazilian society. The survey shows, however, that since the re-democratization, its rates have been dropping dramatically.
The correct diagnosis is essential for the treatment of a disease. Research shows that through genetic testing it can become even more accurate and enlightening.
Brazil is a major producer and consumer of oranges. The Citriculture Center explores technologies capable of making the fruit more resistant to pests, increasing its productivity and quality.
Technology developed in Brazil makes it possible to translate facial expressions into commands to control equipment and a mechanism that transforms a motorized wheelchair into a robotized one.
Parkinson's is a disease that drastically affects the lives of its patients. The research investigates the effects of anti-inflammatory drugs aimed at improving the quality of life of patients.
Everyday life would be impossible without the glass. CEPIV for vitreous materials, based at the Federal University of São Carlos, works to generate and apply scientific knowledge about the material.
Optics is present even in the simplest of everyday things. CEPOF works by expanding knowledge on the topic and seeking new applications and technologies.
Brazil is a country that receives many migrants. The Migration Observatory is an interdisciplinary research that aims to understand both internal and international migrations and their flows.
Pest control is essential for agriculture. Bug biological agents develops organisms that allow such control to be done in a biological way, without the use of chemicals.
The climate directly affects our lives. The INCT Climate Change aims to develop interdisciplinary research on climate change, identifying its causes and impacts in different sectors.
Dengue is a serious disease. Researchers from São José do Rio Preto, an endemic area of the disease, map a neighborhood to understand the virus cycle, the different types and think about treatment strategies.
The research seeks to better understand the reasons for the malformation of the development of the cerebral cortex, one of the causes of epilepsy that rejects pharmacological treatment.
The rehabilitation of a patient who has suffered a stroke can be slow and painful. The VIVAX research project developed a robot that assists in this process through the use of three-dimensional games.
The project aims, through science, to improve knowledge about crossing, rearing, slaughtering, exporting and especially the quality of the meat consumed by the Brazilian.
Through innovative technology, the research developed a cell phone application that helps farmers to correct soil quality, in an attempt to increase productivity.
Tropical forests are fundamental for the balance of the planet. The study assesses the impacts of human modification on the functioning especially of the Atlantic Forest and the Amazon Forest.
Countless diseases still have no cure. CENTD searches for molecular targets and signaling pathways that help study diseases that need to be understood.
Study and observation of solar activity, especially its explosions. The possibility of monitoring and predicting this activity can help its impacts on the Earth's surface.
Zika causes microcephaly by destroying fetal neural stem cells. The research studies whether the virus may also be able to destroy tumor stem cells in the human central nervous system.
Many believe that fires are harmful to all types of vegetation. The research shows, however, that fire management is essential for the conservation of the Cerrado and its biodiversity.
Getting a heart transplant can take a long time. The research seeks to develop a device that allows you to wait for a new heart with more quality of life and for longer.
There is a direct relationship between deforestation in the Amazon and global warming on the planet. The research investigates the extreme weather events and other long-term effects.
Packages are usually seen as disposable and unimportant. However, the research develops bactericidal microparticles that incorporated into the packaging extend the shelf life of food.
Amateur runners can develop numerous injuries. The research investigates what they would be and possible forms of treatment and prevention through exercise.
We are the largest producer of sugarcane, and one of the sectors that generate employment in the country. Increasing productivity levels is more than necessary for the sustainability of the business.
Nanotechnology is present in the most diverse sectors. Nanostructured films assist in the development of new drugs and in the creation of sensors including for the detection of cancer.
Pest control is essential in agriculture. Integrated Pest Management is a rational system that aims to improve productivity with minimal use of chemicals in the crop.
Eucalyptus is essential for several regions of Brazil. The study aims to understand the physiological and molecular mechanisms of phosphorus absorption in this culture.
The research invests in knowing ecosystems little studied in Brazil to preserve them, in view of the rapid climate changes that have been occurring in recent years, caused by human actions.
In just over 500 years of history, what is the trajectory of work in Brazil, slavery, legislation, flexibility, where do we leave from, where do we stop and what does the future look like?
The green chemistry applied in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, aims to develop products that replace solvents and reagents from petroleum, with those from renewable sources.
Despite being a single language, Portuguese has numerous regional variations. The History of Portuguese Paulista project studies these variations, especially those related to the country accent.
There are 900 species of ticks, they transmit diseases that are often lethal to animals and humans. But in large part the diseases they transmit are strangely neglected.
Livestock is a fundamental sector in the Brazilian economy. However, the veterinary drugs used in these animals can cause problems for the environment and even for human health.
Poisons and toxins are commonly seen as villains. However, at the Center for Toxins, Immune Response and Cell Signaling, these substances are important in the search for the cure of various symptoms and diseases.
Leptospirosis is an important public health problem. The research seeks to unravel the mechanisms of the disease to obtain new forms of diagnosis and vaccine possibilities.
Brazil is the largest beef producer in the world. To maintain this position, the country needs to invest in a better performance of the herd and, above all, in the sustainability of production.
Fuels are essential for machines, automobiles and various other activities. The Bioethanol INCT seeks to produce knowledge for the production of ethanol in a sustainable manner.
Graphene is a more malleable and stronger material than steel, which also has important electronic characteristics. MackGraphe investigates the properties of this and other nanomaterials.
Cancer develops when normal cells in the body turn into tumor cells. The research aims to characterize the genetic changes that occurred in different types of tumors.
In addition to being an intrinsic part of science, knowing the origin of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder will allow better and personalized treatments for your patients and family members.
The food industry generates a lot of waste. The project aims to produce, from such residues, compounds of high added value and that are good for health.
The production of cattle has a great environmental impact. The research aims, through the management of pastures, to minimize this impact and guarantee more profitability to the producer.