17-May-2024 Aerobic exercise performed in the evening benefits elderly hypertensives more than morning exercise Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication A study conducted at the University of São Paulo with 23 volunteers found that only evening training regulated baroreflex sensitivity, a mechanism that compensates for abrupt changes in blood pressure. Journal The Journal of Physiology Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
16-May-2024 Plasma treatment of semiconductor films can improve hydrogen production Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication In an experiment resulting from collaboration between two FAPESP-supported research centers, a material was modified for use in solar-driven water splitting to produce hydrogen. Journal Chemical Engineering Journal Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
15-May-2024 Researchers conduct first-ever study to characterize microbiota in saliva of weaned piglets on commercial farms in Brazil Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Results show that oral fluid bacteria differ from fecal and environmental bacteria. Identification of these microorganisms can help diagnose infectious diseases and improve pork production. Journal Scientific Reports Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
14-May-2024 Bruxism is a recurring condition among people with post-traumatic stress disorder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication The finding is from a study conducted at the University of São Paulo and published in Clinical Oral Investigations; its authors stress the importance of joint action by dentists and psychiatrists to diagnose and treat these patients. Journal Clinical Oral Investigations Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
13-May-2024 In a reservoir in Southeast Brazil, introduction of a fish native to the Amazon has reduced native species diversity Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Since 2001, when it was first recorded in the Jaguarai reservoir in São Paulo state, the Silver croaker (Plagioscion squamosissimus) has established and increased its population in the Paraíba do Sul Basin to the detriment of native fish species. Journal Biological Invasions Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
10-May-2024 Wildfires in old-growth Amazon forest areas rose 152% in 2023, study shows Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication The increase was confirmed by an analysis of satellite images, contrasting with a drop in deforestation and the total number of fires detected in the Amazon. The Brazilian government’s center for forest fire prevention says it is partnering with other institutions to combat wildfires in the region. Journal Global Change Biology Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
9-May-2024 Laser printing on fallen tree leaves produces sensors for medical and laboratory use Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Leaf cellulose is converted by pyrolysis to graphite, which is printed in the right shape for the surface to function as a sensor. Tests to determine concentrations of dopamine and paracetamol confirmed that the sensor performed successfully. Journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
8-May-2024 Almost 30% of children and adolescents experience pain in muscles, bones or ligaments, study shows Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication A survey conducted in Brazil provides an overview of musculoskeletal pain in the very young. Back pain and leg pain were the most frequent complaints among 2,688 volunteers aged 12 on average. Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
6-May-2024 Loss of large herbivores affects interactions between plants and their natural enemies, study shows Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Researchers in Brazil compared leaf damage caused by insects and pathogens in areas with and without the presence of mammals such as tapirs, deer and peccaries. Absence of the animals led to loss of microorganisms that cause leaf disease, potentially affecting long-term eco-evolutionary processes and reducing biodiversity in tropical forests. Journal Journal of Ecology Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
6-May-2024 In Brazil, 76% of deforestation in three Amazonian states occurred in a planned agricultural development zone Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication The researchers showed that pressure has intensified since the 2018 announcement of a plan to create a development zone where the states of Amazonas, Acre and Rondônia meet. Journal Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo