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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

Study reveals 45 new toxins produced by bacteria associated with foodborne infections
SDG 3
Study reveals 45 new toxins produced by bacteria associated with foodborne infections

Computational tools were used to analyze the genetic material of 6,165 samples from 149 different types of Salmonella enterica subspecies


Study reveals 45 new toxins produced by bacteria associated with foodborne infections
SDG 3
Study reveals 45 new toxins produced by bacteria associated with foodborne infections

Computational tools were used to analyze the genetic material of 6,165 samples from 149 different types of Salmonella enterica subspecies


Researchers seek solutions to prevent mental health breakdowns among elementary school teachers
SDG 4, SDG 16
Researchers seek solutions to prevent mental health breakdowns among elementary school teachers

An international seminar organized by the Science Center for the Development of Basic Education brought together experts from eight countries.


Researchers seek solutions to prevent mental health breakdowns among elementary school teachers
SDG 4, SDG 16
Researchers seek solutions to prevent mental health breakdowns among elementary school teachers

An international seminar organized by the Science Center for the Development of Basic Education brought together experts from eight countries.


New species of moths described in honor of <i>Orixás</i>
SDG 15
New species of moths described in honor of <i>Orixás</i>

Found in the Amazon, Pantanal, and Atlantic Forest, they were distinguished from what was previously known as a single species by integrating morphological analyses, molecular data, and interactions with host plants.


New species of moths described in honor of <i>Orixás</i>
SDG 15
New species of moths described in honor of <i>Orixás</i>

Found in the Amazon, Pantanal, and Atlantic Forest, they were distinguished from what was previously known as a single species by integrating morphological analyses, molecular data, and interactions with host plants.


New center supported by FAPESP aims to make cities more resilient to flooding
SDG 11
New center supported by FAPESP aims to make cities more resilient to flooding

The Flood-Resilient Cities SCD, inaugurated at the Institute for Technological Research, will bring together government, universities, and companies to find solutions to the problem.


New center supported by FAPESP aims to make cities more resilient to flooding
SDG 11
New center supported by FAPESP aims to make cities more resilient to flooding

The Flood-Resilient Cities SCD, inaugurated at the Institute for Technological Research, will bring together government, universities, and companies to find solutions to the problem.


Biomaterial made from jackfruit latex is a promising treatment for periodontitis
SDG 3
Biomaterial made from jackfruit latex is a promising treatment for periodontitis

With pomegranate peel extract and simvastatin, the product proved effective in combating the infection, inflammation, and periodontal tissue loss caused by the disease.


Biomaterial made from jackfruit latex is a promising treatment for periodontitis
SDG 3
Biomaterial made from jackfruit latex is a promising treatment for periodontitis

With pomegranate peel extract and simvastatin, the product proved effective in combating the infection, inflammation, and periodontal tissue loss caused by the disease.


Study shows that mutations in the <i>TP53</i> gene affect the response to lung cancer treatment
SDG 3
Study shows that mutations in the <i>TP53</i> gene affect the response to lung cancer treatment

The research analyzed tumor samples from over a thousand patients treated in Brazil’s national public health system.


FAPESP Seeks to Boost Scientific Collaboration Between São Paulo and the United Kingdom
SDG 17
FAPESP Seeks to Boost Scientific Collaboration Between São Paulo and the United Kingdom

The Foundation is promoting the FAPESP Week symposium in England for the third time, with the aim of consolidating and expanding partnerships in strategic areas such as energy transition and artificial intelligence.


Book addresses soil health in tropical ecosystems
SDG 2
Book addresses soil health in tropical ecosystems

Work supported by FAPESP is the result of an initiative by the Brazilian Soil Health Partnership, the Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture, and the Luiz de Queiroz Agricultural Studies Foundation.


Book addresses soil health in tropical ecosystems
SDG 2
Book addresses soil health in tropical ecosystems

Work supported by FAPESP is the result of an initiative by the Brazilian Soil Health Partnership, the Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture, and the Luiz de Queiroz Agricultural Studies Foundation.


The temperature in the city of São Paulo has risen more than the global average
SDG 11, SDG 13
The temperature in the city of São Paulo has risen more than the global average

The replacement of vegetation with materials such as asphalt, concrete, and masonry exacerbates warming, says a researcher from the University of São Paulo at an event organized by FAPESP and the NWO.


The temperature in the city of São Paulo has risen more than the global average
SDG 11, SDG 13
The temperature in the city of São Paulo has risen more than the global average

The replacement of vegetation with materials such as asphalt, concrete, and masonry exacerbates warming, says a researcher from the University of São Paulo at an event organized by FAPESP and the NWO.


Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research indicates
SDG 13
Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research indicates

Recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists indicate an extension of the dry season from four to six months and an increase in the water deficit of more than 150 millimeters. These studies serve as a warning for 2026 and 2027, when a “super El Niño” is forecast.


Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research indicates
SDG 13
Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research indicates

Recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists indicate an extension of the dry season from four to six months and an increase in the water deficit of more than 150 millimeters. These studies serve as a warning for 2026 and 2027, when a “super El Niño” is forecast.


Study clarifies conditions for amphibian species richness on marine islands
SDG 15
Study clarifies conditions for amphibian species richness on marine islands

Analysis of data from over 5,000 territories and 1,924 species of toads and frogs shows that two of the main theories about the biodiversity of plants, birds, and mammals in these habitats do not explain the richness of anuran amphibians on their own.


Study clarifies conditions for amphibian species richness on marine islands
SDG 15
Study clarifies conditions for amphibian species richness on marine islands

Analysis of data from over 5,000 territories and 1,924 species of toads and frogs shows that two of the main theories about the biodiversity of plants, birds, and mammals in these habitats do not explain the richness of anuran amphibians on their own.


Researchers map initiatives in the Amazon that inspire the future of innovation
SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 14, SDG 15
Researchers map initiatives in the Amazon that inspire the future of innovation

A scientific mission to the region by a FAPESP-supported RIDC shows how integrating deep tech with local knowledge can help regenerate ecosystems and produce global solutions.


Researchers map initiatives in the Amazon that inspire the future of innovation
SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 14, SDG 15
Researchers map initiatives in the Amazon that inspire the future of innovation

A scientific mission to the region by a FAPESP-supported RIDC shows how integrating deep tech with local knowledge can help regenerate ecosystems and produce global solutions.


Fat and muscle mass help prolong the life of patients with head and neck cancer
SDG 3
Fat and muscle mass help prolong the life of patients with head and neck cancer

Two unprecedented studies indicate that early nutritional monitoring can directly impact patient survival.


Fat and muscle mass help prolong the life of patients with head and neck cancer
SDG 3
Fat and muscle mass help prolong the life of patients with head and neck cancer

Two unprecedented studies indicate that early nutritional monitoring can directly impact patient survival.


Extreme weather events threaten river ecosystems
SDG 13, SDG 14
Extreme weather events threaten river ecosystems

Research indicates that rivers in different regions of the planet are undergoing profound transformations that exceed their capacity for resilience.


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