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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

El Niño exacerbates effects of drought on Amazon groundwater and increases fire risk, study finds
SDG 13
El Niño exacerbates effects of drought on Amazon groundwater and increases fire risk, study finds

Researchers have been able to demonstrate a link between the climatic phenomenon and the propensity for fires, creating a tool that could help with future prevention efforts.


Inspection device extends the useful life of stainless steel surfaces used in industry
SDG 9
Inspection device extends the useful life of stainless steel surfaces used in industry

Portable device developed by a FAPESP-supported startup allows for the preventive detection of changes and the treatment of the material so that it remains suitable for use; company participated in business mission during FAPESP Week Spain.


Study reveals cause of one of the main complications of bariatric surgery
SDG 3
Study reveals cause of one of the main complications of bariatric surgery

A study conducted by a Brazilian researcher at Harvard shows that serotonin – a hormone known for regulating mood – plays a central role in the development of postprandial hypoglycemia in up to 30% of people who have undergone surgery; the findings suggest avenues for possible treatments.


El Niño increases infestations of mosquito that transmits dengue in São Paulo state, Brazil, study concludes
SDG 3
El Niño increases infestations of mosquito that transmits dengue in São Paulo state, Brazil, study concludes

A study by a group of scientists shows that larval infestations of Aedes aegypti in open-air disused containers increased in response to the effects of the weather phenomenon, especially mean seasonal temperature and rainfall above 23.3 °C and 153 mm respectively.


Jabuticaba peel improves nutritional characteristics of bread
SDG 3
Jabuticaba peel improves nutritional characteristics of bread

Consumption of bread supplemented with jabuticaba peel flour, which is rich in fiber and antioxidants, lowers glycemic peaks and prolongs satiety.


Researchers develop inorganic material with antimicrobial properties
SDG 9
Researchers develop inorganic material with antimicrobial properties

The result of collaboration between groups from the Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil) and Jaume I University (Spain), the innovation has already been patented.


Taxation can encourage recycling and reduce waste generation, says researcher
SDG 6
Taxation can encourage recycling and reduce waste generation, says researcher

For Elena Fernandez de la Iglesia, from the Faculty of Law at the Complutense University of Madrid, taxing producers and consumers according to the amount and type of material used is one of the best tools for promoting the circular economy. The topic was discussed during FAPESP Week Spain.


Scientists assess how reptiles and amphibians are coping with climate change on an island in the state of Roraima, Brazil
SDG 13, SDG 15
Scientists assess how reptiles and amphibians are coping with climate change on an island in the state of Roraima, Brazil

An expedition to the Maracá Ecological Station, about 130 kilometers from the capital Boa Vista, collected more than 400 specimens to study how these animals are coping with the temperature increases predicted for the coming decades. The work is part of the Amazon+10 Initiative.


Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patients
SDG 3
Researchers map genetic variants associated with pancreatic cancer in Brazilian patients

The pioneering initiative by scientists at the University of São Paulo aimed to promote early diagnosis and improve treatment of the disease, which is relatively infrequent but one of the leading causes of death from cancer in Brazil.


From innovation to sustainability: precision methods transform livestock farming
SDG 2
From innovation to sustainability: precision methods transform livestock farming

Cutting-edge technologies and systems promise to contribute to more sustainable practices but need academics, scientists, processors and farmers to join forces, according to speakers at the São Paulo School of Advanced Science held on the Jaboticabal campus of São Paulo State University.


Radiopharmaceutical synthesized in Brazil improves quality of life for prostate cancer patients
SDG 9
Radiopharmaceutical synthesized in Brazil improves quality of life for prostate cancer patients

The formula developed by a startup supported by FAPESP is used to treat patients without therapeutic possibilities.


Brazilian researchers develop 3D artificial skin that is more similar to human skin
SDG 3
Brazilian researchers develop 3D artificial skin that is more similar to human skin

In vitro model has all three layers of the organ, simulates diseases and injuries more accurately, and could replace animals in toxicological studies of medicines and cosmetics; innovation was presented at FAPESP Week Spain.


São Paulo and Spain discuss strategies to increase cooperation in science, technology and innovation
SDG 17
São Paulo and Spain discuss strategies to increase cooperation in science, technology and innovation

According to participants at the opening session of FAPESP Week Spain in Madrid, there is still a lot of room for increased collaboration between the two countries in these areas.


FAPESP-supported startups seek to increase internationalization
SDG 9
FAPESP-supported startups seek to increase internationalization

Deep techs supported by the Foundation’s innovative research program and that participated in FAPESP Week Spain are looking for partnership opportunities and potential investors in the European market.


Digital technologies help increase productivity and reduce agricultural impacts
SDG 2
Digital technologies help increase productivity and reduce agricultural impacts

Scientists from Brazil and Spain use sensors embedded in drones and agricultural machinery, as well as satellite imagery, to predict the ideal time to harvest, reduce CO2 emissions, and manage water use in plantations; work was presented at FAPESP Week Spain.


Study shows possible reduction in pollutant emissions from diesel-electric vessels
SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13
Study shows possible reduction in pollutant emissions from diesel-electric vessels

Using a mathematical model, researchers at the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation demonstrated a potential reduction of more than 15% in polluting gases.


Paternal weight influences baby’s size at birth, study finds
SDG 3
Paternal weight influences baby’s size at birth, study finds

Researchers at the University of São Paulo analyzed data from 89 mother-father-baby triads and concluded that the higher the father’s body mass index, the smaller the baby, and that this can influence the baby’s health far into adulthood.


Method to enhance solubility of pea protein favors its use in food and beverages
SDG 3, SDG 9
Method to enhance solubility of pea protein favors its use in food and beverages

The strategy developed at the State University of Campinas consists of submitting the ingredient to heat treatment and combining it with guarana extract and vitamin D. The result could become an alternative to animal products.


Bringing genomics into public policy requires greater awareness, professional training, and investment
SDG 3
Bringing genomics into public policy requires greater awareness, professional training, and investment

WHO advisory group publishes first article in scientific journal outlining challenges and actions that can help make the field more equitable and promote progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, including rare ones.


Rainwater is insufficient to replenish the Guarani Aquifer owing to overuse and drought, study warns
SDG 6
Rainwater is insufficient to replenish the Guarani Aquifer owing to overuse and drought, study warns

The Guarani Aquifer is the source of drinking water for some 90 million people and is being overused in several areas of São Paulo state (Brazil). The researchers deployed stable isotopes to estimate the relative contributions of rainwater and groundwater to the maintenance of springs in the region.


Photodynamic therapy with annatto colorant found to be effective against bad breath
SDG 3
Photodynamic therapy with annatto colorant found to be effective against bad breath

The study involved 52 mouth-breathing children aged 6-12 with halitosis. The results are published in PLOS ONE.


Study published in <i>Nature</i> reveals new factor involved in controlling calorie expenditure
SDG 3
Study published in <i>Nature</i> reveals new factor involved in controlling calorie expenditure

Researchers from the University of Oxford and the State University of Campinas have discovered a neuropeptide that acts on the peripheral nervous system, outside the brain, to speed up metabolism. The finding opens the way to more efficient and cheaper treatments for obesity.


Study shows why it is beneficial to preserve native forest around agricultural areas
SDG 2
Study shows why it is beneficial to preserve native forest around agricultural areas

While studying a region of vineyards in the interior of the state of São Paulo, researchers observed that the most preserved sites had a greater diversity of birds and the ecological functions they perform.


Enzyme produced by pathogenic fungus helps evade immune system and facilitates infection
SDG 3
Enzyme produced by pathogenic fungus helps evade immune system and facilitates infection

Researchers at the University of São Paulo found 62 proteins specific to spores of Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungal species that causes lung disease. The study, published in Nature Microbiology, showed that at least one of these proteins inhibits human defense mechanisms.


Emerging countries can contribute almost half the target for reduction of CO2 emissions from global transportation
SDG 7, SDG 13
Emerging countries can contribute almost half the target for reduction of CO2 emissions from global transportation

The use of biofuels in Brazil and other developing countries can avoid some 400 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 2030, according to a report produced by an International Energy Agency task force led by researchers affiliated with the FAPESP Bioenergy Research Program.


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