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12 / February / 2026 “It wasn’t my plan”: One researcher’s journey from academia to the business world Physicist Amanda Bernardes explains how her academic training paved the way for her work in developing biotechnological solutions in the private sector Por Marina Gomes
08 / January / 2026 The challenge of including expectant mothers in clinical trials Fewer than 1% of clinical trials in the USA include pregnant women, creating knowledge gaps on the use of medications during gestation Por Marília Marasciulo
10 / November / 2025 Pioneering bacteria form microbiome in babies’ intestines British genome study identifies three bacterial species that initiate gut colonization in newborns, offering potential for the development of personalized probiotics Por Editorial staff
16 / September / 2025 Graphene foam reconnects spinal cord in rats A light, conductive material favors neural regeneration in spinal injuries, and may inspire new treatments for paralyses Por Editorial staff
12 / September / 2025 Psyllium: Health benefits and research gaps Supplement may contribute to intestinal and cardiovascular health, but well-founded studies on efficacy and side effects are needed Por Bruno de Pierro
11 / September / 2025 Polylaminin and pathways toward regenerating the spinal cord After 25 years of research, a substance developed at UFRJ shows potential to restore movement in patients with complete spinal cord injuries Por Diogo Rodriguez
09 / September / 2025 Arteries on chips: Recent technology may speed up testing of new cardiovascular treatments Device developed in Holland faithfully simulates human blood vessels in preclinical studies Por Editorial staff
05 / September / 2025 Invisible state: How government contracts created Boston Dynamics Public funding for technological development should not stem from private interests, but from the search for solutions to specific societal challenges Por André Tortato Rauen
28 / July / 2025 “Scientists need to speak social network language” Settled in the USA, a Brazilian biomedical engineer turns his research routine into content for thousands of followers on social networks Por Letícia Naísa
