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SNCT 2021: minister Marcos Pontes talks about scientific initiation

Event runs until December 10th with lectures and presentations

Published on 06/12/2021 - 18:59 By Agência Brasil - Brasília

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Marcos Pontes, speaks today to the program A Voz do Brasil about the 18th National Week of Technology (SNCT) 2021. The event, based in Brasília, features exhibitions, lectures, recreational activities and presentations about the more diverse topics related to science.

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Highlights of the day

Ministry of Communications announces actions at the stand at SNCT 2021

The Ministry of Communications inaugurated today (6) the exhibition and visitation space created at the 18th National Week of Science and Technology (SNCT) 2021, which takes place from December 3rd to 10th in Brasília, in the Exhibition Pavilion of Parque da Cidade.
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Saúde opens third Genomes Brasil sequencing center

The Ministry of Health inaugurated this Monday (6) the third sequencing center of the Genomes Brazil program. According to the folder, the proposal is to sequence the DNA of Brazilians to help diagnose and treat rare and complex diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
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Rare and endangered bear is received in Brasilia

A specimen of the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) - the only species of the Ursidae family that has South America as its natural habitat - was received yesterday (5) by the Brasília Zoo for captive breeding purposes. The female, named Liz, weighs 60 kilos and came from Salvador to meet Ney, a 12-year-old male who has lived in the federal capital since 2017.
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Edition: Pedro Ivo de Oliveira

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