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Antioxidant and bioactive compounds are identified in craft beers

Besides describing 57 phenolic and 15 nitrogen compounds present in the drink, researchers have shown that these substances can be used to distinguish between beer styles.

UFRGS and Hospital de Clínicas partner up to test dressings that heal ulcers in diabetic people

The dressings produced in Brazil will be a more accessible option to patients

Study demonstrates guarana’s potential to prevent obesity

Experiments with rats showed that guarana extract prevented weight gain and insulin resistance

Study addresses biological and evolutionary characteristics of species farmed for food

Researchers published the most extensive analysis on the attributes of domesticated plants and animals for food production

UFRGS awards Paul Whelton the Doctor Honoris Causa title

Professor at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (New Orleans, Louisiana) was recognized for outstanding achievements in his research studies on blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases

Pacto Alegre sets strategic agenda for capital city’s transformation

This commitment brings together projects that have a common goal: to turn Porto Alegre into a reference in innovation and quality of life

Nilma Lino Gomes delivers aula magna at UFRGS

Broaching “The Role of the University in Overcoming Racism,” Gomes argued that overcoming racism involves facing racism

“I am a tragic optimist,” says Boaventura de Sousa Santos at a conference held at UFRGS

All seats at Salão de Atos were taken to listen to the researcher at the cycle of debates ‘University of the Future”

Researchers compile and analyze global data base of plant species and their characteristics

Data gathered by an international group will allow the prediction of consequences of climate change on vegetation

Rankings of international reach highlight UFRGS

The university was listed amongst the best universities of Latin America in the THE and amongst the best of the world in the QS World

UFRGS launches Institutional Program of Internationalization

Details on the CAPES-PRINT program were presented to faculty members and coordinators of UFRGS’ graduate programs

Researchers analyze the effects of Ritalin on the developing brain

Tests with rats demonstrate that methylphenidate, non-commercial name of the medication, can affect a number of behavioral and neurochemical parameters, furthermore, leading to memory problems and neuron loss

Nanotechnology is employed in pioneering research project in dentistry

Solutions, toothpastes and adhesives with drug loaded nanocapsules, such as anti-inflammatories, offer alternatives for treatment against dental caries and other inflammations

Community outreach researchers share with UFRGS their experiences in the Rondon project

Computational Thinking in Basic Education

Researcher develops activities on paper for the teaching of computer concepts

Science in comics

A state school chemistry teacher has developed in her masters a comic magazine to teach stoichiometry

Project promotes physical activities to people with diabetes and dyslipidemia

Research and community outreach activities partner to improve the health and quality of life of those who have been diagnosed.

Angela Wyse was elected for The World Academy of Sciences

UFRGS Cultural Center is open to community

Old building of the Institute of Industrial Chemistry was revitalized and now has multipurpose rooms, exhibition spaces, auditoriums and studios

Bachelor’s Thesis approaches the relationship between family environment and children’s oral health

Mariél Goulart investigated the influence of educational parenting practices on children’s health, using data from an epidemiologic inquiry done in Rio Grande do Sul’s countryside