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Applications for ITQB NOVA master's are open!
Adding to the previous offer in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Biochemistry for Health, Medical Microbiology and Science Communication, this year, you can also apply to a new course in Plant Biology for Sustainable Agriculture.
ITQB NOVA research units renew FCT's ‘Excellent’ rating
The three research units affiliated with ITQB NOVA have been once again distinguished with “Excellent”, the highest rating in the national evaluation by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).
New tool helps researchers better understand protein interactions
ITQB NOVA researchers have developed a computational tool to better understand how molecules interact in complex biological systems.
A bacterial spray to keep respiratory infections away?
A new study found that harmless bacteria that live in our upper respiratory tract inhibit the growth of Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading cause of respiratory infections. The study opens a possibility for probiotic-based therapies, such as nasal sprays, with the potential to reduce colonization by this pathogen.
Researcher returns to primary school to teach students about viruses
Carolina Buga, PhD student at ITQB NOVA, visited her former primary school to engage students in the world of science through the “Cientista regressa à escola” programme.
