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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

New strategy for treating the most aggressive type of brain cancer is tested at USP
SDG 3
New strategy for treating the most aggressive type of brain cancer is tested at USP

Therapy used against grade four glioblastoma multiforme combines a photoactive molecule and a chemotherapeutic agent – both encapsulated in protein-lipid nanoparticles; work was presented by Antônio Claudio Tedesco during FAPESP Week France.


Schools and universities stifle student creativity, says researcher
SDG 4
Schools and universities stifle student creativity, says researcher

Scientists from Brazil and France argue for the need to train teachers to stimulate this ability in the classroom, which is considered to be essential in the context of the 21st century; the topic was debated at FAPESP Week France.


Financialization of housing policies is a reflection of old practices, says researcher
SDG 11, SDG 16
Financialization of housing policies is a reflection of old practices, says researcher

Fabrice Bardet, of Université de Lyon, highlights during FAPESP Week France that the real estate sector has gained relevance in the structural transformation of contemporary capitalism; Bardet carries out collaborative research that aims to understand the historical perspective on this process in France and Brazil.


Study of intestinal bacteria of insects may reveal strategies for combatting them
SDG 3
Study of intestinal bacteria of insects may reveal strategies for combatting them

Intestinal microbiota of mosquito that transmits dengue and of bugs resistant to insecticides is the focus of studies developed at the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and presented at FAPESP Week France.


Brazil will be one of the main partners of the new Université de Paris
SDG 17
Brazil will be one of the main partners of the new Université de Paris

Presidents of FAPESP and of the Université de Paris highlight at FAPESP Week France the importance of academic and scientific collaborations between Brazilians and the French. Collaboration agreement to reinforce the partnership will soon be signed.


In order to face challenges in the future, scientists are investigating the Earth’s past
SDG 13
In order to face challenges in the future, scientists are investigating the Earth’s past

A joint project between Brazilian and French scientists attempts to reconstruct the stages of evolution based on geological sediments analysis; that and other initiatives that look at the challenges of the period known as the Anthropocene were presented at FAPESP Week France.


South America is home to more than 2,500 species of frogs and toads
SDG 15
South America is home to more than 2,500 species of frogs and toads

Updated survey of anuran amphibians that live in South America was led by a Brazilian researcher. Results are published in a book with maps of species diversity, ecological functions and endemic species.


Removals Observatory detects 30,000 families removed in Greater São Paulo in two years
SDG 16
Removals Observatory detects 30,000 families removed in Greater São Paulo in two years

Collaborative platform forms part of a research project being carried out in São Paulo since 2012 that monitors and analyzes removals in the city with the aim of creating solutions for housing and urban development issues.


FAPESP signs collaboration agreement with École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales
SDG 17
FAPESP signs collaboration agreement with École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales

Partnership formalized during symposium organized in Paris widens collaborative research opportunities between scientists from France and São Paulo.


Agroecology is emerging as a new market for peasant farming
SDG 2
Agroecology is emerging as a new market for peasant farming

Brazilian researcher reports during his lecture at FAPESP Week France that socioterritorial movements are creating alternatives to agribusiness based on sustainable development and healthy food.


Computer simulation helps understanding the transport of suspended particles in the atmosphere
SDG 13
Computer simulation helps understanding the transport of suspended particles in the atmosphere

A study developed in Brazil and presented during FAPESP Week France aims at elucidating the behavior of the so-called aerosols, which have an important influence over climate, agriculture, and human health.


A research project is evaluating the environmental impact of sugar-alcohol production in São Paulo
SDG 13
A research project is evaluating the environmental impact of sugar-alcohol production in São Paulo

A group of scientists from UNESP wants to investigate why aerosol and ozone particle concentrations in São Paulo did not decrease after the state prohibited burnings; the subjected was highlighted at FAPESP Week France.


Advances in machine learning enable new technologies based on image analysis
SDG 9
Advances in machine learning enable new technologies based on image analysis

A researcher from USP, Nina Hirata spoke during FAPESP Week France about deep learning techniques that make the machine training process more autonomous and open the way for applications of artificial intelligence in areas such as public safety, medicine, astronomy, and marine biology.


Human-machine interaction enables highly accurate decision-making systems to be created
SDG 9
Human-machine interaction enables highly accurate decision-making systems to be created

During a lecture at FAPESP Week France, Brazilian researcher who created a tool capable of automating parasite detection in stool analyses stressed that including experts from various areas in machine learning projects is essential for increasing the precision of results.


Optical systems and quantum information research may enhance computing efficiency
SDG 9
Optical systems and quantum information research may enhance computing efficiency

Technologies that enable light to be used to transmit information in quantum systems are presented by scientists from Lyon and São Paulo at FAPESP Week France.


Discovery paves the way for blocking malaria transmission in Brazil
SDG 3
Discovery paves the way for blocking malaria transmission in Brazil

Research that will be presented today at FAPESP Week France suggests that bacteria present in the intestine of the Anhopheles darlingi mosquito influence the development of the parasite that causes the disease in the insect’s body and the chances of transmission to humans.


Niobium used as catalyst in fuel cell
SDG 7, SDG 9
Niobium used as catalyst in fuel cell

Glycerol fuel cell can replace batteries in cell phones and laptops, and could be used in future to run electric cars and supply power to homes.


Lyon and São Paulo: longstanding and future cooperation
SDG 17
Lyon and São Paulo: longstanding and future cooperation

Presidents of FAPESP and of the University of Lyon highlight during the opening of FAPESP Week France the importance of research collaboration between scientists from the French region and the State of São Paulo.


Serological test for more precise diagnosis of zika comes to market
SDG 3
Serological test for more precise diagnosis of zika comes to market

Product developed with FAPESP’s support has been licensed by Brazil’s public health surveillance agency after trials involving more than 3,000 women. The method can detect old infections, even in patients who have had dengue or yellow fever.


Serotonin inhibits sepsis-like severe systemic inflammation
SDG 3
Serotonin inhibits sepsis-like severe systemic inflammation

An experiment in rats performed in Brazil shows that this “wellbeing hormone” helps modulate the immune system, induces anti-inflammatory effects, and prevents complications such as a sharp drop in body temperature and blood pressure.


Unexpected pattern of fish species richness found in the Amazon Basin
SDG 14
Unexpected pattern of fish species richness found in the Amazon Basin

International collaboration results in largest-ever inventory of Amazon fish fauna. Data will help estimate the risk of impacts related to the construction of dams and waterways as well as deforestation, mining and climate change.


Startup develops automated materials handling system
SDG 9
Startup develops automated materials handling system

Retractable telescopic mast coupled to autonomous trans-stacker developed by startup Automni will read barcodes on pallet labels.


Brazilian startup creates a test to diagnose disease that affects cats and humans
SDG 3, SDG 9
Brazilian startup creates a test to diagnose disease that affects cats and humans

With support from FAPESP, BiDiagnostics plans to develop a methodology to detect the most prevalent and virulent species of the fungus that causes sporotrichosis. The number of notified cases in Brazil has increased 600% in the past five years.


Listening to music while driving reduces cardiac stress
SDG 3
Listening to music while driving reduces cardiac stress

A study by Brazilian researchers suggests that cardiac overload due to the stress of driving in heavy traffic can be attenuated by listening to instrumental music.


Black carbon found in the Amazon River reveals recent forest burnings
SDG 13
Black carbon found in the Amazon River reveals recent forest burnings

International study quantified and characterized charcoal and soot produced by incomplete burning of trees and transported by river to the Atlantic.


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