Colorectal cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Portugal, and awareness with knowledge can save lives.
Polyps, what they are and how they’re treated, Ricardo Rio-Tinto, Champalimaud Foundation
When can we avoid surgery for rectal cancer, Laura Fernandez, Champalimaud Foundation
Minimally invasive surgery, José Azevedo, Champalimaud Foundation
The role of exercise, Pedro Saint-Maurice and Carla Malveiro, Champalimaud Foundation
27 October 2025
Cheese and chocolate might not tempt a fruit fly’s palate, but to a hungry fly short on nutrients, their smell carries a hidden signal. When deprived of certain amino acids – the building blocks of protein – these tiny insects develop a surprisingly refined sense of smell that helps them track down not just food, but specific bacteria living in fermented foods.
