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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

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Research funded by FAPESP aligned with the SDGs

“Gender equity in science is a major concern,” says NSF head
SDG 5
“Gender equity in science is a major concern,” says NSF head

France Córdova gave an interview where she spoke of initiatives designed to stimulate women to rise to leadership positions in academia, and how science can help us dispel myths and understand the true nature of things.


Study may help prevent relapse in cocaine use disorder patients
SDG 3
Study may help prevent relapse in cocaine use disorder patients

Brazilian researchers combined cognitive dysfunction tests with an analysis of drug use patterns to identify patients at high risk of relapse after treatment


A study shows climate change may lead to a decline in pasture quality
SDG 13
A study shows climate change may lead to a decline in pasture quality

An increase in average temperature may render forage crops more fibrous and poorer in protein content. In the process, cattle will need to consume more food to reach slaughter weight and will produce more methane.


Biosensor detects gluten in the diet of patients with celiac disease
SDG 3
Biosensor detects gluten in the diet of patients with celiac disease

Device developed by Spanish researchers detects the presence of the gluten peptide most resistant to digestion in urine samples. The operation is as simple as that of a drugstore pregnancy test.


Healthy habits could avoid 27% of cancer cases in Brazil
SDG 3
Healthy habits could avoid 27% of cancer cases in Brazil

A study by Brazilian researchers in partnership with Harvard estimates the impact of five risk factors on the incidence of cancer– physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, overweight, smoking and alcohol consumption.


Startup uses nanotechnology to produce smart textiles
SDG 9
Startup uses nanotechnology to produce smart textiles

Nanodyeing process provides natural or synthetic yarns and fibers with conductive properties.


Software locates sugarcane genes of interest
SDG 7
Software locates sugarcane genes of interest

Brazilian researchers develop a program for high-performance computers to map specific portions of plant DNA faster and less expensively for use in breeding more productive and stress-resistant varieties.


Biochemical compound responsible for blood pressure drop in sepsis is discovered
SDG 3
Biochemical compound responsible for blood pressure drop in sepsis is discovered

International research group demonstrates the involvement of singlet molecular oxygen in vasodilation, causing a sharp decline in blood pressure in severe inflammatory processes such as sepsis.


Science helps find solutions for sustainable development
SDG 8, SDG 16
Science helps find solutions for sustainable development

US economist and sustainability expert Jeffrey Sachs stressed the need to integrate science, engineering and public policy in a video address to the annual meeting of the Global Research Council in São Paulo.


Communication gives society access to outcomes of publicly funded research
SDG 16
Communication gives society access to outcomes of publicly funded research

Research funding agencies should not confine themselves to conventional means of communication if they want to reach the younger generation, says ERC President Jean-Pierre Bourguignon.


New molecule maps cerebrovascular system
SDG 3
New molecule maps cerebrovascular system

Peptide developed in Brazil is capable of binding to the blood-brain barrier that protects the central nervous system and could help create novel imaging tests to diagnose Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.


Gender Working Group assesses gender equity in scientific research
SDG 5
Gender Working Group assesses gender equity in scientific research

Global Research Council’s annual summit turns its spotlight to women’s participation in research. Gender Working Group posts survey online to collect data from all five continents.


Research funding agencies discuss criteria for project selection and evaluation of results
SDG 17
Research funding agencies discuss criteria for project selection and evaluation of results

The proposal is to find a balance in funding between research that delivers societal and economic impacts and research that advances knowledge.


Agencies should exchange experiences in the evaluation of research projects
SDG 17
Agencies should exchange experiences in the evaluation of research projects

Analysis of 31 partnered research programmes conducted by nine funding agencies is presented to 8th Annual Meeting of Global Research Council in São Paulo.


Researchers advocate coordinated funding action in Latin America
SDG 17
Researchers advocate coordinated funding action in Latin America

Large-scale science facilities set to come on stream in Latin America in the years ahead can help scientists in the region take the lead and enhance the impact of their research.


Large international projects require research infrastructure
SDG 17
Large international projects require research infrastructure

Researchers and heads of funding agencies from several countries highlight ways and means of fostering large-scale long-term scientific collaborations in Latin America.


Startups develop traceability and proof of provenance solution for cachaça distillers
SDG 9
Startups develop traceability and proof of provenance solution for cachaça distillers

The goal is to identify the fingerprint of distilled beverages involving soil, water, climate and microbial terroir.


The Tietê, São Paulo State’s main river, is filtered by dam reservoirs while crossing the territory
SDG 6
The Tietê, São Paulo State’s main river, is filtered by dam reservoirs while crossing the territory

Reservoir cascade steadily improves water transparency by retaining matter in suspension that affects light absorption, as measured by a study conducted in Brazil.


Scientists identify plant that flowers in Brazilian savanna one day after fire
SDG 13, SDG 15
Scientists identify plant that flowers in Brazilian savanna one day after fire

Rapid resprouting and flowering of Bulbostylis paradoxa is proof of the Cerrado biome’s superb resilience and its capacity to evolve through fire.


Crop-livestock integration boosts profitability and reduces emissions
SDG 12, SDG 13
Crop-livestock integration boosts profitability and reduces emissions

The results of a project involving Brazilian and British researchers show that integrated crop-livestock-pasture systems improve soil quality, increase cattle yields and benefit the environment.


Bactericidal action of violacein revealed
SDG 3
Bactericidal action of violacein revealed

Violet pigment produced by microorganisms found in the environment, such as Chromobacterium violaceum, displays various biological activities.


The potential of carbon nanotubes to cool electronic circuits
SDG 9
The potential of carbon nanotubes to cool electronic circuits

Study shows that mechanically stretched carbon nanotubes extract heat efficiently and could be used to cool flexible electronic devices, for example.


Innovative technology to treat skin cancer awaits approval by Brazil’s national health service
SDG 3
Innovative technology to treat skin cancer awaits approval by Brazil’s national health service

The Center for Research in Optics and Photonics, supported by FAPESP, has developed a device for the noninvasive treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer, the most frequent type worldwide.


Study highlights anti-tumor activity of curcumin on stomach cancer
SDG 3
Study highlights anti-tumor activity of curcumin on stomach cancer

A review article authored by Brazilian researchers evaluated several compounds with therapeutic potential against gastric tumors.


Startup develops wireless communications solutions to monitor street lighting
SDG 9, SDG 11
Startup develops wireless communications solutions to monitor street lighting

Service can include other functions, such as the control of traffic lights, parking meters, and water and gas consumption.


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