20 / September / 2024 “We want science to be done in the Amazon, not just about the Amazon” Local communities should be involved in studies carried out in the region, says Marcel Botelho, president of the Amazon Research Foundation Por Moura Leite Netto
17 / September / 2024 Diabetes, worms, and a troubling precedent Experts issue recommendations on how to combat disinformation on social media after science communicators who refuted nutritionist are convicted Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
17 / September / 2024 New uses for existing drugs International programs weigh up costs and benefits in the search for new forms of treatment with existing drugs Por Editorial staff
13 / September / 2024 Bruce Lewenstein: Science communication is part of a researcher’s job According to a professor at Cornell University in the US, seeking diverse voices within science communication requires introspection from scientists and communicators Por Letícia Naísa
12 / September / 2024 Why study the history of science? The field helps us understand that knowledge is produced by real people who sometimes get things right and sometimes fail Por Breno Arsioli Moura
04 / September / 2024 “Chaos will not swallow my humanity” Family physician and pediatrician Mariana Sato explains how she manages to combine art, science, and medicine to humanize patient care in Brazil’s public health system Por Marina Gomes
02 / September / 2024 Telemedicine guidelines reduce unnecessary prescriptions Study shows that the adoption of specific care guidelines reduced the prescription of antibiotics and antimicrobials for COVID-19 patients Por Editorial staff
28 / August / 2024 Sidarta Ribeiro: “Psychedelics could revolutionize medical practice” Neuroscientist explains why this field of research holds promise in mental health, neurology, and knowledge exchange with Indigenous peoples Por Flavio Lobo
27 / August / 2024 Support for research is key to improving health services Defining priorities and incorporating scientific findings help guide actions and strengthen health systems in Brazil Por Maritsa Carla de Bortoli
19 / August / 2024 How climate change impacts the health of Latin Americans A report published in The Lancet by Latin American scientists warns that worsening diseases and economic losses could significantly affect poorer populations Por Letícia Naísa
