31 / July / 2026 Designer proteins mark new era in biotechnology Artificial intelligence and computer modeling are accelerating the search for molecules able to bind to specific biological targets By Gabriela Monteiro
06 / July / 2026 In vivo CAR-T: therapy produces anti-cancer cells in the body Experimental approach uses viral vectors and nanoparticles to reprogram immune cells directly within the body, eliminating the need to manufacture cells in a lab By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
18 / June / 2026 Experimental drug reduces risk of second stroke by 26% International clinical trial involving Brazilian researchers tested asundexian in patients following ischemic stroke By Gilberto Stam
17 / June / 2026 Pulmonary fibrosis: AI-developed drug shows promising early results Clinical trial indicates improvement in a measure of lung function, but safety, efficacy, and use with other populations still need to be confirmed By Daniel Dieb
04 / June / 2026 Frontier science takes risk, but Brazil still punishes failure Experts say that truly innovative projects require safer environments in which to make mistakes, recombine knowledge, and challenge paradigms By Daniel Dieb
18 / May / 2026 From single cells to precision medicine Using single-cell RNA sequencing, the Human Cell Atlas is redefining our understanding of human cellular diversity and opening new doors for precision medicine By Samuel Antenor
16 / April / 2026 Psyllium: Why do we still not fully understand its effects on the body? Used since antiquity, the compound can now be found in dietary supplements By Editorial staff
07 / April / 2026 Agonists and antagonists: drugs to modulate body signals From asthma inhalers to monoclonal antibodies: how drugs “talk” to cells By Yasmim Cunha
06 / March / 2026 Protein design: how scientists are creating tailor-made molecules to tackle major challenges Using computational models and AI, scientists are developing proteins to address scientific and technological problems By Samuel Fernandes
16 / February / 2026 Polylaminins and laminin: Understanding the difference and their role in the placenta during pregnancy Each protein has distinct characteristics that influence the body in specific ways By Editorial staff