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 Por Editorial staff
07 / April / 2026 Agonists and antagonists: drugs to modulate body signals From asthma inhalers to monoclonal antibodies: how drugs “talk” to cells Por Yasmim Cunha
19 / March / 2026 A six-million-year story that explains why we speak A cognitive archaeologist pieces together the evolutionary puzzle of human language, while a monologue by Gregório Duvivier complements the experience Por Marcos Buckeridge
13 / March / 2026 How monoclonal antibodies are redefining the fight against HIV Research led by Marina Caskey reveals the potential of monoclonal antibodies capable of neutralizing multiple strains of HIV and keeping the virus under control for long periods Por Samuel Fernandes
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 Por 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 Por Editorial staff
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
