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An international research team which includes Carlos Martins, FCT Researcher at the Astrophysics Center of the University of Porto (CAUP), has looked for variations in the fine structure constant.

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) enters a new cycle, focusing on greater regional, national and international cooperation.

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) enters a new phase, focusing on greater regional, national and international cooperation.

João Rocha, head of the Center for Research in Ceramics and Composite Materials (CICECO) nominated as a member of the leading European academy.

João Rocha, Director of the Ceramic Materials and Composites Research Center (CICECO) was invited to become a member of that European scientific academy.

New research gives insight into specific roles of glucosamine and could lead to the discovery of new targets for treating cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.

A new study provides clues to understanding the role of glucosamine and could lead to the discovery of new targets for cardiovascular disease, inflammation and cancer.

A biocompatible adhesive that facilitates the repair of babies' congenital heart defects is the technology created by Maria José Pereira.

An adhesive made of a new biomaterial that facilitates the repair of cardiovascular defects in babies was the technology developed by Maria José Pereira. 

Joint Portuguese-Brazilian-Australian team of researchers develop new approach that successfully explains the distribution of invasive species and how native species may adapt to climate change.

A new approach by a Portuguese-Brazilian and Australian team explains the distribution pattern of invasive species and how native species adapt to climate change.

FCT is confident that the current review of R&D units is rigorous and transparent, and will bolster the role of research centers in establishing an internationally competitive research base in Portugal.