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Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells
SDG 3
Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells

The use of high-frequency waves paves the way for new treatments against other viral infections such as dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.


Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells
SDG 3
Scientists use ultrasound to destroy influenza A and COVID-19 viruses without damaging human cells

The use of high-frequency waves paves the way for new treatments against other viral infections such as dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.


Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation
SDG 3
Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation

Project conducted at the University of São Paulo with support from FAPESP aims to ensure that the country has its own technology and does not depend on imports to perform xenotransplants in the public healthcare system.


Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation
SDG 3
Brazilians obtain Latin America’s first cloned pig for xenotransplantation

Project conducted at the University of São Paulo with support from FAPESP aims to ensure that the country has its own technology and does not depend on imports to perform xenotransplants in the public healthcare system.


Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders
SDG 3
Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders

Calculator based on the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire was developed by researchers at CISM, an Applied Research Center supported by FAPESP.


Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders
SDG 3
Online tool helps detect depression and other disorders

Calculator based on the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire was developed by researchers at CISM, an Applied Research Center supported by FAPESP.


Small dose of antibiotic yields good results in treating panic attacks
SDG 3
Small dose of antibiotic yields good results in treating panic attacks

A study involving animals and humans showed that minocycline, in doses lower than those administered for bacterial infections, has an anti-inflammatory effect on microglia, which are brain cells that become more inflamed in people with the disorder.


Spent hop derived from beer production is incorporated into sunscreen
SDG 3
Spent hop derived from beer production is incorporated into sunscreen

Using industrial waste could enable the production of more sustainable and affordable cosmetics.


Melatonin application increases effectiveness of autologous ovarian tissue transplantation, study reveals
SDG 3
Melatonin application increases effectiveness of autologous ovarian tissue transplantation, study reveals

Research conducted on rats showed that the substance improved the viability of grafting, a method that preserves fertility in young cancer patients.


Swimming beats running for strengthening the heart, study finds
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Swimming beats running for strengthening the heart, study finds

Research on mice conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo shows that training in water promotes more robust and healthy cardiac adaptations.


Study confirms effectiveness of medicinal plant against SARS-CoV-2 virus
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Study confirms effectiveness of medicinal plant against SARS-CoV-2 virus

Research coordinated by a University of São Paulo professor showed that a substance extracted from Copaifera lucens Dwyer leaves combats the microorganism that causes COVID-19 on multiple fronts.


Study identifies network of autoantibodies in neurodegenerative diseases
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Study identifies network of autoantibodies in neurodegenerative diseases

Research from the University of São Paulo shows that a dysregulated immune system can trigger systemic attacks on neural connections, expanding our understanding of the complexity of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.


Study identifies network of autoantibodies in neurodegenerative diseases
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Study identifies network of autoantibodies in neurodegenerative diseases

Research from the University of São Paulo shows that a dysregulated immune system can trigger systemic attacks on neural connections, expanding our understanding of the complexity of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.


Biosensor identifies pancreatic cancer in early stages
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Biosensor identifies pancreatic cancer in early stages

Device developed at the University of São Paulo aims to enable rapid and accessible diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, thereby increasing the chances of effective treatment.


Biosensor identifies pancreatic cancer in early stages
SDG 3
Biosensor identifies pancreatic cancer in early stages

Device developed at the University of São Paulo aims to enable rapid and accessible diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, thereby increasing the chances of effective treatment.


More than half of the victims of violent deaths in Brazil had consumed alcohol or drugs shortly before
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More than half of the victims of violent deaths in Brazil had consumed alcohol or drugs shortly before

Postmortem analyses of 3,577 cases in four state capitals reveal a consistent association between psychoactive substances and homicides, accidents, and suicides, with distinct regional patterns.


More than half of the victims of violent deaths in Brazil had consumed alcohol or drugs shortly before
SDG 3
More than half of the victims of violent deaths in Brazil had consumed alcohol or drugs shortly before

Postmortem analyses of 3,577 cases in four state capitals reveal a consistent association between psychoactive substances and homicides, accidents, and suicides, with distinct regional patterns.


Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk of urinary incontinence in women
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Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk of urinary incontinence in women

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos concludes that visceral fat has a greater impact on the problem than total body weight.


Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk of urinary incontinence in women
SDG 3
Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk of urinary incontinence in women

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos concludes that visceral fat has a greater impact on the problem than total body weight.


Poor hygiene and food handling practices increase the risk of bacterial outbreaks in Brazilian households
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Poor hygiene and food handling practices increase the risk of bacterial outbreaks in Brazilian households

National survey maps food storage and safety habits in households across all regions of the country.


The cold virus ‘hides’ and multiplies in the tonsils and adenoids, even in people without symptoms
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The cold virus ‘hides’ and multiplies in the tonsils and adenoids, even in people without symptoms

A study conducted at the University of São Paulo shows that the pathogen can persist in these tissues for long periods, be transmitted unexpectedly, and trigger new outbreaks of the disease.


Researchers at a translational science center develop new drug for skin diseases
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Researchers at a translational science center develop new drug for skin diseases

Drug being tested at a FAPESP’s Science Center for Development is based on a monoclonal antibody capable of combating atopic dermatitis and other types of dryness, flaking, and itching.


Loss of microbiota alters the profile of cells that protect the intestinal wall
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Loss of microbiota alters the profile of cells that protect the intestinal wall

Experiments in mice and human tissue indicate that a reduction in bacteria living in the large intestine decreases mucus production and affects nutrient absorption, particularly in older adults.


Loss of microbiota alters the profile of cells that protect the intestinal wall
SDG 3
Loss of microbiota alters the profile of cells that protect the intestinal wall

Experiments in mice and human tissue indicate that a reduction in bacteria living in the large intestine decreases mucus production and affects nutrient absorption, particularly in older adults.


Brazilian innovation prevents brain injuries in critically ill ICU patients
SDG 3, SDG 9
Brazilian innovation prevents brain injuries in critically ill ICU patients

A study conducted at a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests that analyzing intracranial compliance using technology developed with support from FAPESP may reduce mortality, neurological sequelae, length of hospital stay, and readmissions.


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