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Novel sustainable insecticide against Aedes aegypti

According to the Ministry of Health, the recent surge in temperatures and a lax approach by the population regarding precautions to prevent the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in stagnant water have led to a significant increase in dengue and chikungunya cases in Brazil at the beginning of this year. Data from January 30th… Continue reading Novel sustainable insecticide against Aedes aegypti

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First place in the XXVIII Brazilian Congress of Entomology

The Brazilian Invertebrate Neurobiology and Physiology Laboratory (BraIN&Phy) is at the forefront of groundbreaking research aimed at understanding the detrimental effects of environmental stressors on pollinators. Under the leadership of a dedicated team of researchers, including undergraduate student and intern Thiago Svacina, BraIN&Phy is making significant strides in uncovering the impacts of agricultural pesticides on… Continue reading First place in the XXVIII Brazilian Congress of Entomology