World Chagas Disease Day: research seeks new therapies against Trypanosoma cruzi
To combat the parasite that causes the disease, studies are evaluating everything from extracts from açaí seeds to derivatives of cancer medication.
To combat the parasite that causes the disease, studies are evaluating everything from extracts from açaí seeds to derivatives of cancer medication.
IOC promotes event for World Chagas Disease Day
Program in Brasilia includes the launch of a new phase of the Selenium project.
Program in Brasilia includes the launch of a new phase of the Selenium project.
Scientists describe new subgenus of mosquitoes found in the Americas.
Named Leonidasdeanea, the name honors Leonidas Deane, one of the country's greatest entomologists.
Named Leonidasdeanea, the name honors Leonidas Deane, one of the country's greatest entomologists.
Research reveals unprecedented coexistence between giardiasis and opportunistic fungi in children.
The finding reinforces the impacts of socio-environmental conditions on children's health. Samples from 25 boys and girls from a community in Rio de Janeiro were analyzed.
The finding reinforces the impacts of socio-environmental conditions on children's health. Samples from 25 boys and girls from a community in Rio de Janeiro were analyzed.
New Level 3 High Containment Laboratory Expands National Research Capacity
A dedicated space for biomodel studies strengthens the country's scientific infrastructure and increases its capacity to respond to public health emergencies.
A dedicated space for biomodel studies strengthens the country's scientific infrastructure and increases its capacity to respond to public health emergencies.
Microscopy images show Oropouche virus in action
Researchers isolated a viral particle from the lineage linked to recent cases in Brazil and recorded infection in cell culture.
Researchers isolated a viral particle from the lineage linked to recent cases in Brazil and recorded infection in cell culture.
Article analyzes toxic effects of pregnant women's exposure to pollutants
Study shows damage to the formation of the central nervous system of babies
Study shows damage to the formation of the central nervous system of babies
Event celebrates 15 years of creation of the Laboratory of Innovations in Therapies, Teaching and Bioproducts
Research and initiatives in health promotion, education and citizenship were highlighted in presentations
Research and initiatives in health promotion, education and citizenship were highlighted in presentations
Science volunteers: contribute to F researchiocruz on interchangeability of vaccines against Covid-19
People aged 18 to 55 who have taken three doses of F vaccines can participateiocruz/AstraZeneca, CoronaVac or Pfizer, in any combination
People aged 18 to 55 who have taken three doses of F vaccines can participateiocruz/AstraZeneca, CoronaVac or Pfizer, in any combination
International ranking highlights the performance of researchers from the IOC
Index based on article citations points to the impact of 15 scientists at the Institute
Index based on article citations points to the impact of 15 scientists at the Institute
An immersion in the world of innovation
Postdoctoral fellow of IOC is selected to participate in an international initiative to create innovative solutions
Postdoctoral fellow of IOC is selected to participate in an international initiative to create innovative solutions
Yanomami Emergency
Studies show the impact of illegal mining and co-infection with intestinal parasites. Entomological survey identifies disease vectors
Studies show the impact of illegal mining and co-infection with intestinal parasites. Entomological survey identifies disease vectors
Rotavirus kills more than 200 children a year in low- and middle-income countries
Research maps causes of hospitalizations due to childhood diarrhea in 28 countries. Impact of rotavirus drops by half in places where the vaccine is available, highlighting the importance of immunization
Research maps causes of hospitalizations due to childhood diarrhea in 28 countries. Impact of rotavirus drops by half in places where the vaccine is available, highlighting the importance of immunization
Getting to know the Institute's new research and innovation networks
Projects selected in the INOVA notice IOC were presented to the scientific community in a special edition of the Thematic Seminars in Research
Projects selected in the INOVA notice IOC were presented to the scientific community in a special edition of the Thematic Seminars in Research
Encouraging research and innovation networks
Approximately R$ 5 million will be invested in the development of different areas
Approximately R$ 5 million will be invested in the development of different areas
XQ strain of the coronavirus: 25 cases in Rio Grande do Sul
Occurrences in different municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul indicate that the state is the first in the country with local transmission of the virus. Scientists reinforce the importance of genomic surveillance
Occurrences in different municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul indicate that the state is the first in the country with local transmission of the virus. Scientists reinforce the importance of genomic surveillance
For the first time, West Nile virus is detected in MG
Researchers also warn of viral circulation in Piauí and São Paulo, where the virus was also identified in horses. Finding reinforces the importance of virological surveillance
Researchers also warn of viral circulation in Piauí and São Paulo, where the virus was also identified in horses. Finding reinforces the importance of virological surveillance
Progress in scientific cooperation with the University of Aveiro
office of IOC in the Science and Innovation Park of the Region of Aveiro, in Portugal, consolidates partnership between the institutions
office of IOC in the Science and Innovation Park of the Region of Aveiro, in Portugal, consolidates partnership between the institutions
Alert for risk of emergence of new diseases in the country
In a letter in the journal “The Lancet”, 25 scientists defend the creation of an integrated surveillance system dedicated specifically to wild diseases
In a letter in the journal “The Lancet”, 25 scientists defend the creation of an integrated surveillance system dedicated specifically to wild diseases
Alexandre Peixoto Award highlights the quality of scientific production
Best theses defended in 2019 were recognized on the third day of the Postgraduate Week of the IOC. In Jornada Jovem Talentos, virtual presentations showed research in progress
Best theses defended in 2019 were recognized on the third day of the Postgraduate Week of the IOC. In Jornada Jovem Talentos, virtual presentations showed research in progress
Influenza virus surveillance
The study 'Evolution of seasonal influenza A viruses in Brazil: mutations and rearrangements' was carried out by the recent doctor Priscila da Silva Born, from the Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine
The study 'Evolution of seasonal influenza A viruses in Brazil: mutations and rearrangements' was carried out by the recent doctor Priscila da Silva Born, from the Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine
clarification of outbreaks
Biologist Filipe Vieira dos Santos Abreu, from the Graduate Program in Parasitic Biology, conducted the study 'Yellow Fever and Malaria: Investigation of two zoonotic outbreaks in Southeast Brazil'
Biologist Filipe Vieira dos Santos Abreu, from the Graduate Program in Parasitic Biology, conducted the study 'Yellow Fever and Malaria: Investigation of two zoonotic outbreaks in Southeast Brazil'
drug education
Francisco José Figueiredo Coelho, from the Graduate Program in Teaching at BiocSciences and Health, is the author of the thesis 'Drug Education and Teacher Training: a proposal for distance learning focused on harm reduction'
Francisco José Figueiredo Coelho, from the Graduate Program in Teaching at BiocSciences and Health, is the author of the thesis 'Drug Education and Teacher Training: a proposal for distance learning focused on harm reduction'
Genetic factors of obesity
The thesis 'Epidemiological and molecular approach to obesity in a sample from Rio de Janeiro' was carried out by biologist Ana Carolina Proença da Fonseca, from the Graduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology
The thesis 'Epidemiological and molecular approach to obesity in a sample from Rio de Janeiro' was carried out by biologist Ana Carolina Proença da Fonseca, from the Graduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Spread of resistant bacteria
Discover the thesis 'Dipteros muscoides as transmitters of bacteria resistant to antimicrobials', by biologist Isabel Nogueira Carramaschi, from the Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Health
Discover the thesis 'Dipteros muscoides as transmitters of bacteria resistant to antimicrobials', by biologist Isabel Nogueira Carramaschi, from the Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Health
Organelles are innate immune centers and act in host defense
A study published in the journal Science shows the antimicrobial capacity of lipid droplets in mammals. International collaboration counts on the participation of IOC
A study published in the journal Science shows the antimicrobial capacity of lipid droplets in mammals. International collaboration counts on the participation of IOC
Progress in search for therapy to prevent congenital Zika syndrome
Drug used in the treatment of hepatitis C prevented transmission of the virus during pregnancy and prevented malformations in tests with monkeys, an experimental model closer to humans
Drug used in the treatment of hepatitis C prevented transmission of the virus during pregnancy and prevented malformations in tests with monkeys, an experimental model closer to humans
Study: contamination by metals in fish from the Rio Doce
Two years after the dam leak, an analysis detected levels of arsenic, chromium, manganese, selenium and zinc in the animals above the levels allowed for human consumption
Two years after the dam leak, an analysis detected levels of arsenic, chromium, manganese, selenium and zinc in the animals above the levels allowed for human consumption
Study identifies new variant of coronavirus in the country
Analyzes conducted by researchers at Fiocruz show that the variant, detected in travelers who arrived in Japan from Brazil, evolved from a viral lineage that circulates in the Amazon
Analyzes conducted by researchers at Fiocruz show that the variant, detected in travelers who arrived in Japan from Brazil, evolved from a viral lineage that circulates in the Amazon
The evolution of Brazilian leishmania
Study points out that parasites with loss of part of the genetic code spread across the country, suggesting a surprising path of adaptation
Study points out that parasites with loss of part of the genetic code spread across the country, suggesting a surprising path of adaptation
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