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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

The Amazon is plural, and the voice of its populations must be taken into account, says Christiane Taubira
SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 13
The Amazon is plural, and the voice of its populations must be taken into account, says Christiane Taubira

With COP30 in Belém approaching, the ideas of the former French Minister of Justice are gaining momentum, inviting us to rethink multilateralism and the structure of the institutions that shape the world.


Accessible imaging technique can predict cardiac risks in patients with Chagas disease
SDG 3
Accessible imaging technique can predict cardiac risks in patients with Chagas disease

A three-year study of 77 people showed that analyzing myocardial deformation during contraction can predict the risk of death.


Study shows limits of and proposes alternatives for the functional restoration of the Atlantic Forest
SDG 13, SDG 15
Study shows limits of and proposes alternatives for the functional restoration of the Atlantic Forest

The research used network theory to analyze the ecological connectivity of 28 areas in the northwest of the state of São Paulo, Brazil.


Biomaterials reduce the chance of medical implant failure
SDG 3, SDG 9
Biomaterials reduce the chance of medical implant failure

Technology created by a startup supported by FAPESP accelerates patient recovery and improves biological integration.


Scientific production in the field of soil health is concentrated in a few countries
SDG 2, SDG 13
Scientific production in the field of soil health is concentrated in a few countries

Regions most vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation produce the least local knowledge on the subject.


Computational study evaluates new electrolytes for batteries of the future
SDG 7
Computational study evaluates new electrolytes for batteries of the future

The study investigated compounds that can be used as electrolytes in sodium-ion devices. Sodium is an abundant and widely distributed element. The equipment shows great promise for storing surplus energy from solar and wind farms.


New standard for studies measuring energy expenditure improves obesity treatment
SDG 3
New standard for studies measuring energy expenditure improves obesity treatment

Standardization opens up possibilities for developing preclinical trials of new drug classes that focus on calorie burning.


Study maps priority areas to reduce macaw deaths from electric shock
SDG 15
Study maps priority areas to reduce macaw deaths from electric shock

At least 35 individuals of the endangered Lear's macaw have been killed by electrocution in the semi-arid region of Bahia, Brazil, in 2025. Replacing 10% of the riskiest poles could prevent 80% of these deaths.


Brazilian startup aims to reforest one million hectares in the Atlantic Forest and the Amazon
SDG 13, SDG 15
Brazilian startup aims to reforest one million hectares in the Atlantic Forest and the Amazon

One way Re.green compensates its investors is by selling carbon credits sequestered by restored areas. The calculation methodology is based on the results of a project supported by FAPESP.


Plant biomass substance helps combat weeds
SDG 2
Plant biomass substance helps combat weeds

Often treated as waste from the pulp and paper industry, lignin, a polymer responsible for the rigidity of plant cell walls, has increased the stability and effectiveness of herbicide nanoparticles.


Malaria risk in the Amazon is higher in regions with intermediate forest degradation
SDG 3, SDG 13, SDG 15
Malaria risk in the Amazon is higher in regions with intermediate forest degradation

Research shows that areas with 50% deforestation near residential areas or fragmented vegetation allow greater contact between mosquitoes and humans. Amid the discussions for COP30, the study helps us understand the link between forest destruction and the spread of the disease.


Research shows that glycerin is an effective replacement for water in the production of green hydrogen
SDG 7
Research shows that glycerin is an effective replacement for water in the production of green hydrogen

According to a study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies, the abundant biodiesel by-product increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells since water oxidation is slow and inefficient.


Study paves the way for new therapeutic strategies against obesity
SDG 3
Study paves the way for new therapeutic strategies against obesity

Research conducted by Redoxoma, a FAPESP Research, Innovation, and Dissemination Center, found that mitochondrial potassium channels regulate heat production in brown adipose tissue.


Palm trees are the Amazon’s ‘water tanks’
SDG 13, SDG 15
Palm trees are the Amazon’s ‘water tanks’

The plant family can store twice as much water as trees such as ipê, mahogany, and eucalyptus, according to a study conducted at São Paulo State University. Preliminary results were presented during the Brazil-France 2025 Forum “Forests, Biodiversity, and Human Societies”.


Device assesses skin tone to create personalized facial foundations
SDG 9
Device assesses skin tone to create personalized facial foundations

Spin-off of startup supported by FAPESP develops technology based on artificial intelligence to create individualized beauty products.


Center supported by FAPESP stands out for its research to improve fish for human health
SDG 3
Center supported by FAPESP stands out for its research to improve fish for human health

In the nearly three years since its creation, the Fish for Health Research Center has achieved significant results in understanding the nutritional value and consumption habits of fish in the state of São Paulo, received new investments, and is preparing to expand its network of associated researchers.


Device can detect banned additive in wine, orange juice and mineral water
SDG 3
Device can detect banned additive in wine, orange juice and mineral water

Sodium nitrate is used as a preservative and to add color to products such as ham and sausages, but is potentially carcinogenic and cannot be applied in beverages; researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos used pieces of cork and lasers to develop a sensor.


The largest primate in the Americas could lose up to 61% of its climatically suitable habitat by 2090
SDG 15
The largest primate in the Americas could lose up to 61% of its climatically suitable habitat by 2090

Study predicts that the two species of muriquis will be restricted mainly to coastal regions of the Atlantic Forest, leaving populations in the interior seriously at risk.


Device developed in Brazil is key to LHC upgrade
SDG 9
Device developed in Brazil is key to LHC upgrade

OpenIPMC ensures reliable data collection from the Large Hadron Collider’s detectors.


FAPESP announces the creation of 34 new Science Centers for Development
SDG 17
FAPESP announces the creation of 34 new Science Centers for Development

The fourth call for proposals for the program provides for investments of BRL 256 million. The announcement was made at a ceremony that also marked the start of Carlos Graeff’s term as the new CEO of the Executive Board.


Compound from Antarctic microorganism can be used to produce food, cosmetics, and medicine
SDG 3
Compound from Antarctic microorganism can be used to produce food, cosmetics, and medicine

The substance is essential for the survival of microbes in extreme environments and has been shown to have antioxidant, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties.


Essential oil-based solution protects fruit from fungi
SDG 2, SDG 9
Essential oil-based solution protects fruit from fungi

FAPESP-supported startup develops formulations based on bio-inputs to combat fungal infections and reduce the use of pesticides in fruit growing.


Research reveals possibility of new drug therapy for hereditary diseases
SDG 3
Research reveals possibility of new drug therapy for hereditary diseases

A study published in Science and involving a Brazilian researcher unveils a cellular mechanism involved in transmitting mutations in mitochondrial DNA. These mutations can cause serious, incurable diseases.


A high-fat diet induces inflammation in the brain, attracting immune cells from all over the body
SDG 3
A high-fat diet induces inflammation in the brain, attracting immune cells from all over the body

In tests with rodents, researchers observed that the immune system attempts to mitigate damage to the hypothalamus caused by food, which can lead to obesity in the long term. Animals whose migration of these cells was inhibited experienced greater weight gain, increased fat accumulation, and worsened metabolic markers.


‘Climate adaptation needs to touch people’s lives’
SDG 11, SDG 13
‘Climate adaptation needs to touch people’s lives’

At the 7th FAPESP 2025 Conference, Denise Duarte, researcher at the University of São Paulo’s Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism, and Design, spoke about the need to map the impacts of extreme events on an individual scale and create urban thermal refuge areas in public spaces.


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