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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen
SDG 9, SDG 12
Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen

Research conducted by a FAPESP-supported center paves the way for producing chemical inputs widely used in industry, such as in medicines and cosmetics, where they act as active ingredients or stabilizers.


Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen
SDG 9, SDG 12
Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen

Research conducted by a FAPESP-supported center paves the way for producing chemical inputs widely used in industry, such as in medicines and cosmetics, where they act as active ingredients or stabilizers.


Basic education is making progress, but structural inequalities pose barriers, says Ivan Siqueira
SDG 4
Basic education is making progress, but structural inequalities pose barriers, says Ivan Siqueira

The assessment was made by the professor from the Federal University of Bahia during the 2nd FAPESP 2026 Conference. He also discussed the limitations of the current model, the need for objective criteria in educational policies, and the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching.


Even at low concentrations in the air, particulate matter increases hospitalizations for kidney disease
SDG 3
Even at low concentrations in the air, particulate matter increases hospitalizations for kidney disease

In ten years, levels of this type of pollution in São Paulo, Brazil, reached more than four times the limit recommended by the World Health Organization.


Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes
SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 9, SDG 12
Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes

Made from non-toxic plant-based material, the devices can also monitor biomarkers, diseases, and nutrient levels in plants.


Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes
SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 9, SDG 12
Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes

Made from non-toxic plant-based material, the devices can also monitor biomarkers, diseases, and nutrient levels in plants.


Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon
SDG 9
Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon

The U.S. space agency used a device developed by a startup supported by FAPESP to monitor the sleep patterns, physical activity, and interactions of astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission.


Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon
SDG 9
Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon

The U.S. space agency used a device developed by a startup supported by FAPESP to monitor the sleep patterns, physical activity, and interactions of astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission.


Genes linked to neuronal communication appear altered in immune cells of patients with depression
SDG 3
Genes linked to neuronal communication appear altered in immune cells of patients with depression

Genetic mapping reinforces the systemic nature of the disease and paves the way for developing blood tests that can detect it.


Genes linked to neuronal communication appear altered in immune cells of patients with depression
SDG 3
Genes linked to neuronal communication appear altered in immune cells of patients with depression

Genetic mapping reinforces the systemic nature of the disease and paves the way for developing blood tests that can detect it.


Platform brings together remote sensing images of favelas
SDG 10
Platform brings together remote sensing images of favelas

Brazil Data Cube-Favelas, a partnership between the National Institute for Space Research and CEFAVELA, a FAPESP RIDC, will provide access to large volumes of data. An article on the technology won an award at the Applied Computing Workshop.


Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells
SDG 3
Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells

The use of high-frequency waves paves the way for new treatments against other viral infections such as dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.


Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells
SDG 3
Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells

The use of high-frequency waves paves the way for new treatments against other viral infections such as dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.


Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation
SDG 3
Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation

Project conducted at the University of São Paulo with support from FAPESP aims to ensure that the country has its own technology and does not depend on imports to perform xenotransplants in the public healthcare system.


Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation
SDG 3
Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation

Project conducted at the University of São Paulo with support from FAPESP aims to ensure that the country has its own technology and does not depend on imports to perform xenotransplants in the public healthcare system.


Inexpensive material compresses light, paving the way for photonic microcircuits in the terahertz range
SDG 9
Inexpensive material compresses light, paving the way for photonic microcircuits in the terahertz range

Study shows that lead iodide can support phonon-polaritons, allowing radiation to be confined on a nanoscale and enabling new data transmission devices.


Atmospheric systems control the transport of rainfall and nutrient from Africa to the Amazon
SDG 13
Atmospheric systems control the transport of rainfall and nutrient from Africa to the Amazon

Study indicates that events such as cold air masses in the Northern Hemisphere alter the transport of aerosols across the Atlantic that nourish forest soils. It was previously believed that this influence came from changes in wind direction.


Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders
SDG 3
Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders

Calculator based on the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire was developed by researchers at CISM, an Applied Research Center supported by FAPESP.


Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders
SDG 3
Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders

Calculator based on the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire was developed by researchers at CISM, an Applied Research Center supported by FAPESP.


Small dose of antibiotic yields good results in treating panic attacks
SDG 3
Small dose of antibiotic yields good results in treating panic attacks

A study involving animals and humans showed that minocycline, in doses lower than those administered for bacterial infections, has an anti-inflammatory effect on microglia, which are brain cells that become more inflamed in people with the disorder.


Spent hop derived from beer production is incorporated into sunscreen
SDG 3
Spent hop derived from beer production is incorporated into sunscreen

Using industrial waste could enable the production of more sustainable and affordable cosmetics.


Melatonin application increases effectiveness of autologous ovarian tissue transplantation, study reveals
SDG 3
Melatonin application increases effectiveness of autologous ovarian tissue transplantation, study reveals

Research conducted on rats showed that the substance improved the viability of grafting, a method that preserves fertility in young cancer patients.


Decline in prey increases risk of jaguar extinction in Atlantic Forest
SDG 15
Decline in prey increases risk of jaguar extinction in Atlantic Forest

A study indicates that the availability of food for the largest cat in the Americas is a key factor in its presence in conservation areas of the biome, which covers approximately 15% of Brazil.


Soil fertilization with Amazonian dark earth increases tree diameter by up to 88%
SDG 13, SDG 15
Soil fertilization with Amazonian dark earth increases tree diameter by up to 88%

Small amounts of this anthropogenic soil, created by ancient Amazonian populations, have demonstrated a potent effect on the growth of two species of interest for reforestation.


Swimming beats running for strengthening the heart, study finds
SDG 3
Swimming beats running for strengthening the heart, study finds

Research on mice conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo shows that training in water promotes more robust and healthy cardiac adaptations.


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