Monthly Archives: December 2024

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After 115 years, a revisit to tropical diseases

Image from the special edition of Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

More than 100 years on, diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and vector control continue to be major challenges for developing countries, reflecting the continuing relevance of these tropical medicine topics to world science Read More →

Pang Xunqin and the Integration of Chinese Tradition into Modern Aesthetics

Piece of art showing two women in elegant clothing, their background shows a mural with trees and two herons.

Pang Xunqin, celebrated for merging Chinese tradition with modern aesthetics, creates works that blend cultural heritage with contemporary design through the “China Decoration Figure Collection”. His approach demonstrates how traditional elements can be innovatively integrated into modern contexts, bridging past and present while connecting Eastern and Western artistic influences. Read More →

The Image in Hans Jonas’s Philosophical Anthropology

Close-up of a brown eye. In the reflection you can see a balcony screen in the foreground and, in the distance, other buildings, suggesting that the model is on the balcony of an apartment.

Hans Jonas explores the image as a central element in philosophical anthropology and ontology, highlighting vision as the mediator between the organism and the world. The human capacity to create images and abstractions, which enables the formation of the “self-image”, is crucial for ethical reflection on the impact of biotechnology and transhumanism. Read More →

Extreme obesity is a challenging disease to manage and requires a multifactorial approach

Photograph of a person's mid section. They are holding a measuring tape around their waist

Extreme obesity is a challenging disease that can present with multiple comorbidities and high rates of mortality and complications. Although lifestyle changes and anti-obesity drugs are recommended, they are less effective than bariatric surgery. Read More →