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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

Article presents innovative drug for controlling weight and blood sugar
SDG 3
Article presents innovative drug for controlling weight and blood sugar

In animal tests, the molecule developed in South America has been shown to prevent fat accumulation and treat existing obesity and associated metabolic disorders. Initial human studies have confirmed the safety of the compound.


Wild parrot species returns to its habitat in Atlantic Rainforest reserve
SDG 15
Wild parrot species returns to its habitat in Atlantic Rainforest reserve

The goal of reintroducing the bird is to restore the original fauna of the forest and its functionality. Supported by FAPESP, the project was presented at the Brazil-France Forum on Forests, Biodiversity, and Human Societies in Paris.


Research reveals specific type of rare genetic variation linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder
SDG 3
Research reveals specific type of rare genetic variation linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder

The study compared data from patients and healthy individuals from Brazil, Canada, and the United States. The results help paint a clearer picture of how genetics influences the development of OCD.


FAPESP delegation welcomed at the Brazilian Embassy in Paris
SDG 17
FAPESP delegation welcomed at the Brazilian Embassy in Paris

During the visit, a cooperation agreement was signed between the University of São Paulo and the National Museum of Natural History.


Science is essential for curbing global warming, forest loss, and biodiversity loss
SDG 13
Science is essential for curbing global warming, forest loss, and biodiversity loss

The assessment was made by Barbara Pompili, the French Ambassador for the Environment, at the opening of a forum at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. The event is part of the FAPESP Week France program.


New and urgent museologies
SDG 10, SDG 16
New and urgent museologies

Researchers from Brazil and France meet at a seminar during FAPESP Week to discuss ways forward for museums in the face of the changes and challenges of the 21st century.


Amazon scorpion toxin kills breast cancer cells
SDG 3
Amazon scorpion toxin kills breast cancer cells

Researchers from the University of São Paulo have identified a molecule in arachnid venom that acts similarly to a commonly used chemotherapy drug for treating the disease; preliminary results of the study were presented at FAPESP Week France.


Fire and agriculture drive soil degradation in the southern Brazilian Amazon
SDG 13
Fire and agriculture drive soil degradation in the southern Brazilian Amazon

Study shows that carbon and nitrogen losses from the soil persist for nearly a decade after burning, and conversion to agriculture causes even more severe impacts.


‘Time is short. The window is closing,’ says Thelma Krug regarding the Paris Agreement targets
SDG 7, SDG 13
‘Time is short. The window is closing,’ says Thelma Krug regarding the Paris Agreement targets

At the 4th FAPESP 2025 Conference, the former vice chair of the IPCC stated that the renewable energy sector is growing faster than the fossil fuel sector. She said she has not lost hope that the global average temperature increase can be limited to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels.


Study identifies molecule in stingless bee propolis that can kill dengue mosquito larvae
SDG 3
Study identifies molecule in stingless bee propolis that can kill dengue mosquito larvae

Researchers have found a substance in propolis from bees native to Brazil that kills 90% to 100% of Aedes aegypti larvae. The compound, found in pine sap, is likely enhanced by insect processing and has the potential to help combat mosquitoes that transmit arboviruses.


Study of adolescents shows that the urban environment influences their sense of justice and trust in institutions
SDG 16
Study of adolescents shows that the urban environment influences their sense of justice and trust in institutions

Over the course of three years, researchers from the University of São Paulo and their collaborators examined the “belief in a just world” of 659 São Paulo residents between the ages of 12 and 14. The results highlight the importance of incorporating urban and structural factors, such as access to services and community cohesion, into discussions on citizenship and democratic development.


Representatives from FAPESP visit the CNRS stand at VivaTech
SDG 9, SDG 17
Representatives from FAPESP visit the CNRS stand at VivaTech

Delegation visiting France to participate in FAPESP Week learns about the instruments available at the French National Center for Scientific Research to support innovation and startups.


Researchers from Brazil and France are set to test new cell therapy for cancer
SDG 3
Researchers from Brazil and France are set to test new cell therapy for cancer

Scientists from the Curie Institute and the University of São Paulo are about to conduct a clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new CAR-T cell-based immunotherapy for patients with oculocerebral lymphoma; the project was presented at FAPESP Week in Toulouse.


Machine learning can predict which babies will be born with low birth weights
SDG 3
Machine learning can predict which babies will be born with low birth weights

The evaluation of predictive models for low birth weight cases was based on data from a population study of over 1,500 pregnant women in the city of Araraquara in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Early identification of the problem is crucial for effective intervention.


Drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions
SDG 9, SDG 13
Drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions

University of São Paulo researchers are developing an aircraft equipped with sensors that can detect and measure the concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the environment; the project was presented at FAPESP Week France in Toulouse.


Science and innovation for a sustainable future
SDG 9
Science and innovation for a sustainable future

At VivaTech in Paris, research center coordinators showcase the advances made at the University of São Paulo in agriculture, climate, energy, computing, artificial intelligence, and health.


The future of artificial intelligence
SDG 9
The future of artificial intelligence

At Europe’s largest innovation event, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, describes a scenario in which factories, robots, and industrial systems will be developed and tested digitally before going into operation.


Electric-powered drone set to cross the South Atlantic Ocean nonstop
SDG 9
Electric-powered drone set to cross the South Atlantic Ocean nonstop

The aircraft’s design is inspired by albatrosses, which exploit atmospheric turbulence to fly for long periods with minimal effort and energy expenditure; the project, developed by French engineers, was presented during FAPESP Week France.


São Paulo’s innovations take center stage at Europe’s largest technology event
SDG 9
São Paulo’s innovations take center stage at Europe’s largest technology event

With support from USP and FAPESP, scientists and entrepreneurs showcase their innovative research in areas such as agriculture, climate, photonics, artificial intelligence, materials, and health in Paris.


Study could help develop new catalysts for energy production
SDG 7, SDG 9
Study could help develop new catalysts for energy production

Research by the Center for the Development of Functional Materials and the State University of Campinas addresses an important process for generating energy and producing high value-added chemical products.


Scientific collaboration between São Paulo and France increases the impact of research conducted in both regions
SDG 17
Scientific collaboration between São Paulo and France increases the impact of research conducted in both regions

The assessment was made by participants in the opening session of FAPESP Week France in Toulouse.


Imunotera: therapeutic vaccine for diseases caused by HPV
SDG 3, SDG 9
Imunotera: therapeutic vaccine for diseases caused by HPV

With support from FAPESP, the São Paulo startup has developed a molecule that can stimulate the immune system to fight cancer caused by the human papillomavirus; the technology will be presented at the VivaTech fair in Paris.


FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration
SDG 9, SDG 17
FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration

Researchers affiliated with São Paulo’s universities, research institutions, companies, and science and technology-based startups participate in another edition of FAPESP Week in Toulouse and Paris.


Vitamin D increases the likelihood that breast cancer will disappear with chemotherapy
SDG 3
Vitamin D increases the likelihood that breast cancer will disappear with chemotherapy

In a study conducted at São Paulo State University with 80 women over the age of 45, low-dose vitamin D supplementation nearly doubled the treatment response rate.


Study shows ways to tackle homophobic bullying in schools
SDG 4, SDG 10
Study shows ways to tackle homophobic bullying in schools

Based on individual interviews with adolescents and focus group discussions, researchers from São Paulo State University have created a classification of the coping strategies used by young people in situations of school bullying. The study also provides recommendations for educational institutions.


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