In this episode, you’ll follow Brazilian science developments in the treatment of malaria. Brazilian researchers have found that administering a higher dose of primaquine – a substance used in the treatment – can be effective in controlling relapses of the disease. The study results were published in one of the world’s most influential medical journals: The New England Journal of Medicine.
You will see the work of the Renato Archer Center for Information Technology – a research unit of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation – and the National Education and Research Network – RNP – to help develop smart cities in Brazil. CTI Renato Archer and RNP offer ways for municipalities to check their level of maturity and improve their actions through technology.
There is also a study looking at the possibility of using a compound found in scallops in the treatment of cancer.
You will also meet with a startup that offers free training to increase the productivity of small businesses.
The knowledge is everything It’s a partnership Brazil TV With the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations – MCTI. Each week the program takes you on a journey through the world of science and technology with loads of information and news.
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