A deadly parasite spurs up-to-the-minute biology

Article Abstract:

The 1909 discovery of Trypanosoma crusi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease, has had a great impact on biology as a research discipline in Brazil. Fighting the parasite has led to international collaboration and the use of cutting-edge technology and research methods.

Research, Biology, Intellectual cooperation, Trypanosoma cruzi

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Physicists hand-build a synchrotron

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Physicists and artisans are building a 29-meter-diameter electron storage ring, which they hope will enable them to compete with Europeans and Americans in materials science. The project was initiated in 1985 and is expected to be completed in 1996.

Electron accelerators

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Agency is refuge in funding wilderness

Article Abstract:

Brazilian researchers have high regard for FAPESP, a revolving fund for science and technology administered by the state of Sao Paula. Unlike the two federal funding agencies CNPq and FINEP, FAPESP runs efficiently and focuses on quality.

Research institutes, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research

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