Study reveals that the loss of biodiversity and ecological interactions compromises the natural purification of the water that supplies the region’s more than 22 million residents.
In laboratory tests, reducing the IP6K enzyme prevented the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite from differentiating and maintaining the infection cycle in human heart cells.
A study supported by FAPESP reports the first case of mass amphibian mortality caused by ranavirus in South America. The pathogen also affects reptiles and fish.
With a plan through 2045, the aircraft manufacturer is investing in partnerships with deep tech companies to overcome supply chain bottlenecks and regionalize component production.
The element can offer performance similar to lithium and is more abundant and widely distributed, making the devices more sustainable and economically viable.
An analysis presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands indicates that processing the metal in Ceará state would reduce carbon emissions by 25%, lower operating costs for European consumer industries, and create jobs in Northeast Brazil.
A Dutch center for advanced plant monitoring has received new funding of €5.4 million to expand its automated modules and digital tools in order to address global agricultural challenges.
A survey of the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado shows that the repeated use of just a few species results in ecologically impoverished forests. A researcher from the Federal University of São Carlos issued this warning during FAPESP Week Netherlands.
Brazilian researchers identify molecular targets in the bovine rumen linked to gas production and feed efficiency. The results were presented during FAPESP Week Netherlands.
Focus on interdisciplinarity will make it possible to address not only the physical aspects of climate change but also its environmental, socioeconomic, and health consequences.
FAPESP’s partnership with the U.S.-based AURA consortium guarantees 60 São Paulo state researchers full access to data from the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile.
Developed with support from FAPESP, the platform uses X-ray microscopy to investigate photovoltaic materials under real-world conditions of temperature, light, and humidity.
Developed by the State University of Campinas in partnership with Princeton University, this open-access tool combines energy modeling and land-use data to guide public officials and society in creating decarbonization policies.
Innovation presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands replaces traditional management practices, reduces animal stress, and optimizes profits for producers.
Analyses conducted in Brazil by researchers at the University of São Paulo show that the use of cover crops acts as a biological buffer against droughts and floods. The research findings were presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands.
Presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands, the tool analyzes ten substances in the blood to predict health problems and guide healthy aging.
Created by a student at the University of São Paulo’s São Carlos campus, Sonar Municipal functions like a Google search engine for municipal laws.
In a presentation at FAPESP Week Netherlands, a researcher highlights the use of biochemical variables to tailor athletes’ rest periods and guide young talent, with a focus on the 2028 and 2032 Paralympic Games.
Data from research conducted in São Paulo and presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands show that physical exercise and cardiovascular prevention are the best strategies for protecting the brain.
At the event’s opening in Leiden, organizers emphasized the importance of the gathering for strengthening long-term cooperation in strategic areas such as sustainability, health, and technology.
An amendment to the agreement ensures the continuation of joint calls for proposals through 2028 and paves the way for new research centers, technology partnerships, and strengthened academic exchange between São Paulo and the Netherlands.
A preliminary study conducted at São Paulo State University in Brazil shows that the approach is safe, does not affect sleep, and helps regulate inflammation markers.
Study reveals that replacing just four amino acids alters the three-dimensional shape of a plant’s defense molecule. This finding paves the way for creating more resistant commercial cultivars.
Developed at the University of São Paulo in partnership with the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the company Cristália, the formulation could be the world’s first to target this strain of the disease. A Phase 1 clinical trial will evaluate its safety and the immune response it induces.
The method analyzes biological fluids in search of specific molecules produced by tumor cells or by the body itself in response to the tumor.
