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Study identifies proteins involved in the effectiveness of immunotherapy against blood cancer
SDG 3
Study identifies proteins involved in the effectiveness of immunotherapy against blood cancer

Researchers at a FAPESP-supported research center have discovered 14 proteins that could be targets for improving CAR-T cell-based therapies.


Study identifies proteins involved in the effectiveness of immunotherapy against blood cancer
SDG 3
Study identifies proteins involved in the effectiveness of immunotherapy against blood cancer

Researchers at a FAPESP-supported research center have discovered 14 proteins that could be targets for improving CAR-T cell-based therapies.


Self-harm in adolescence: young people report on strategies to alleviate mental suffering in a booklet
SDG 3
Self-harm in adolescence: young people report on strategies to alleviate mental suffering in a booklet

The publication, which resulted from a project conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos, is available in Portuguese and English and has the potential to be an important, low-cost therapeutic and educational tool.


Brazilian manufacturer of lung ventilators wants to increase its presence in the U.S. market
SDG 3, SDG 9
Brazilian manufacturer of lung ventilators wants to increase its presence in the U.S. market

The FAPESP-supported company already exports one model and has applied for certification of two new devices in the United States.


More than 70% of young women suffer from itching, irritation, pain, and other symptoms in the genital area
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More than 70% of young women suffer from itching, irritation, pain, and other symptoms in the genital area

The finding was based on questionnaires applied to 313 Brazilian women in their 30s. The results indicate that, although the reported discomforts negatively affect the participants’ quality of life and sexual health, they tend to normalize them.


Women with low muscle mass have a worse prognosis in breast cancer treatment
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Women with low muscle mass have a worse prognosis in breast cancer treatment

The study conducted at the University of São Paulo evaluated data from 54 women who were newly diagnosed with early-stage disease.


Insulin resistance in the brain may be one of the factors linking Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy
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Insulin resistance in the brain may be one of the factors linking Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy

In animal tests, researchers from the University of São Paulo observed that changes in insulin signaling in the brain affected both memory and the frequency and severity of seizures. The findings support clinical evidence and point the way to new therapeutic approaches.


Modification makes immunotherapy for blood cancer even more effective
SDG 3
Modification makes immunotherapy for blood cancer even more effective

A group led by researchers at the A.C.Camargo Cancer Center has succeeded in improving CAR-T cells, making them more effective in treating refractory types of lymphoma and leukemia.


Personality traits influence the development of insomnia
SDG 3
Personality traits influence the development of insomnia

The conclusion comes from a study conducted at the University of São Paulo with 595 participants between the ages of 18 and 59. The analysis shows a link between insomnia and high levels of neuroticism, and points to anxiety as part of the problem.


Portal aims to centralize food composition data from Latin American countries
SDG 3
Portal aims to centralize food composition data from Latin American countries

The project developed by Food Research Center takes into account the eating habits and biodiversity of each country in the region.


Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination
SDG 3, SDG 6
Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination

In the laboratory, the species Monoraphidium contortum removed some of the drugs added to the liquid and produced biomass with potential commercial value.


Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against worms
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Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against worms

Praziquantel, usually administered in large tablets, is the only anthelmintic available on the market. New form of presentation uses nanotechnology and facilitates use by children and pets.


Molecule reverses cognitive deficits associated with aging and dementia in animal tests
SDG 3
Molecule reverses cognitive deficits associated with aging and dementia in animal tests

Brazilian researchers observed increased connections between neurons in rodents after inducing an increase in the synthesis of hevin – a glycoprotein naturally produced by astrocytes.


Silver nanoparticles produced by fungus could be used to prevent and treat COVID-19
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Silver nanoparticles produced by fungus could be used to prevent and treat COVID-19

Study in hamsters paves way for development of nasal sprays and other products to fight several viral diseases, including HIV/AIDS, shingles and influenza.


Hearing loss in middle age may accelerate cognitive decline
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Hearing loss in middle age may accelerate cognitive decline

The conclusion comes from a study that followed 805 Brazilians in their 50s for eight years. The results underscore the need for increased attention to hearing health as a way to prevent dementia.


Research reveals how exercise helps prevent acute muscle pain from becoming chronic
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Research reveals how exercise helps prevent acute muscle pain from becoming chronic

Through experiments with mice, scientists from the State University of Campinas have shown that physical activity induces immune cells involved in the inflammatory process to acquire an anti-inflammatory profile. The finding opens the way to new therapeutic approaches.


Speech and hearing tests allow early detection of rare type of dementia that affects language
SDG 3
Speech and hearing tests allow early detection of rare type of dementia that affects language

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo compared the performance of people diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and healthy individuals, identifying the main tasks that can signal the presence of the syndrome.


Consumption of ultra-processed foods by children up to one year old favors harmful bacteria in the gut
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods by children up to one year old favors harmful bacteria in the gut

Analysis of the gut microbiota of more than 700 babies also showed that breastfeeding was a protective factor, mitigating the problem in those who consumed industrialized products. The study underscores the importance of breastfeeding and avoiding foods high in sugar, saturated fat, salt and chemical additives.


Maternal childhood trauma may lead to early metabolic changes in male children
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Maternal childhood trauma may lead to early metabolic changes in male children

This is the finding of a study that followed 352 pairs of newborns and their mothers in the cities of Guarulhos and São Paulo (Brazil). Changes observed in the first two months of life may increase future risk of obesity and diabetes.


Study details role of protein that may play a key role in the development of schizophrenia
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Study details role of protein that may play a key role in the development of schizophrenia

The rodent experiment, conducted at the State University of Campinas, highlighted the involvement of the hnRNP A1 molecule in maintaining the integrity of the myelin sheath – a fatty layer that protects neurons and facilitates communication between them. The findings pave the way for potential therapies.


In a preclinical study, a new jararaca antivenom serum was three times more effective than the standard one
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In a preclinical study, a new jararaca antivenom serum was three times more effective than the standard one

Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo and the Butantan Institute are working on an improved version of the antibothropic serum, with more neutralizing antibodies and fewer proteins associated with side effects.


Study evaluates effect of oxidizing compounds on melanoma cells
SDG 3
Study evaluates effect of oxidizing compounds on melanoma cells

Results from a FAPESP-supported research center pave the way for expanding the use of photodynamic therapy in the fight against skin cancer.


Study compares and confirms effectiveness of two psychotherapy approaches for treating insomnia
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Study compares and confirms effectiveness of two psychotherapy approaches for treating insomnia

While cognitive-behavioral therapy showed faster results, the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy was more lasting, shows a study conducted at the University of São Paulo with 227 volunteers.


Fiber consumption protects gut from serious bacterial infection, study suggests
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Fiber consumption protects gut from serious bacterial infection, study suggests

Rodents fed a diet rich in soluble fiber coped better with a microorganism that causes diarrhea and can lead to death in debilitated patients. Researchers observed that acetate – a compound produced by the gut microbiota when fiber is digested – helps modulate the immune response.


Smart trap could help monitor and control dengue mosquito circulation
SDG 3, SDG 9
Smart trap could help monitor and control dengue mosquito circulation

Equipment developed in Brazil by researchers at the National Telecommunications Institute combines Internet of Things devices, high-resolution cameras, and artificial intelligence algorithms to capture and identify female Aedes aegypti without harming other insects.


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