CEFAVELA, the latest of FAPESP’s Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers, was officially launched on October 7 at the Federal University of the ABC.
A study conducted by researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) suggests that species thought to be distributed worldwide probably do not exist in Central and South America. At the same time, a wide array of environments and few specimens from the region point to the likelihood of vast species richness.
Located in different parts of the country, the centers will conduct research in science, technology and innovation addressing problems that can be solved by AI in such areas as health, agriculture, manufacturing, and smart cities.
The work plan for the next five years was signed by representatives of the two agencies on October 16th in Bologna.
Nominated in the “Academic Leadership” category, Lucia Helena Mascaro, from the Federal University of São Carlos, is the director of the Center for the Development of Functional Materials, funded by FAPESP.
Designed for use by the academic and school community, the cartographic database totals 572 polygons, of which 48% are clubs and cemeteries.
One of the raw materials studied by the group is cashew nut shell liquid, a by-product of oilseed processing; work was presented during FAPESP Week Italy.
Solutions developed by a startup supported by FAPESP through its innovation in small businesses program were presented during FAPESP Week Italy.
The goal is to develop an alternative for bioenergy production that can be grown in semi-arid regions, which are advancing in Brazil and worldwide; results were presented during FAPESP Week Italy.
The panel included Carlos Américo Pacheco from FAPESP, Marina Silverii from Attractiveness Research Territory Emilia-Romagna, and Claudio Melchiorri from the Università di Bologna.
Event aims to foster partnerships between São Paulo researchers and entrepreneurs and their Italian counterparts.
Professor Marianne Hirsch, daughter of Holocaust survivors, delivered the 8th FAPESP Lecture 2024 on “Rethinking Holocaust Postmemory After October 7”.
The study was conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo and involved 731 over-sixties. It is the first to demonstrate the effects of high blood pressure on lung mechanics. The findings highlight the benefits of regular physical exercise for partial protection of the lungs.
Through experiments in mice infected with a herpes virus, scientists identified an immune system sensor that recognizes viral fragments and activates neurons responsible for pain, independently of inflammation. The discovery paves the way for novel analgesic treatments.
With FAPESP’s support, the startup plans to collect biomass from the cyanobacterial blooms that have turned the Pinheiros River green in São Paulo city and convert it to bioproducts.
Discovery of a novel class of proteins that help regulate the parasite’s essential cellular functions could lead to the development of more effective drugs against the disease. More than 3,500 new cases are notified each year in Brazil.
Scientists from the BIOTA Synthesis project helped develop the strategy that uses blended finance to promote the restoration and conservation of ecosystems in the state.
Research focusing on the Caatinga shows that by restoring the soil, it is possible to achieve quality levels close to those that existed before human interference.
A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos and University College London analyzed eight years of data for almost 4,000 over-50s.
An invention developed at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) obtains theobromine and caffeine from coca bean husks using stingless bee honey as a solvent. The method is a safe alternative to conventional processes, which can be harmful to human health and the environment.
FAPESP has signed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement with Quebec’s research funding agency and is planning a new edition of FAPESP Week in Canada’s second most populous province.
Marine organisms in areas influenced by lower sea surface temperatures, such as the Lakes Region in Rio de Janeiro state, are between 25% and 100% larger than those inhabiting warmer water along the coast of São Paulo state, the study shows.
Researchers at the University of São Paulo conducted an experiment to observe the effects on soil samples of extreme conditions in terms of temperature and rainfall in the laboratory. Their findings show that the balance of greenhouse gas emissions from microbial decomposition of organic matter may change.
When the dust that covered the skies 66 million years ago prevented plants from photosynthesizing and benefited creatures that fed on decomposing organic matter, these insects selected species that could fill their nutrient void, confirms a study published in Science.
Nominated in the “Technological Innovation in Oncology” category, the study could benefit patients with hematological neoplasms.
