5-Dec-2025 The presence of a gun in the home increases the risk of suicide by three to five times Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication A review of 467 studies also points out that, instead of alleviating feelings of fear and anxiety, weapons increase them, as well as exacerbating controlling behaviors and causing domestic violence. Journal Harvard Review of Psychiatry Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
3-Dec-2025 Lemon shark caught preying on invasive freshwater fish in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Unprecedented footage of jaguar cichlid being preyed upon was captured after heavy rains caused the overflow of freshwater into Sueste Bay, the species’ feeding ground. Journal Environmental Biology of Fishes Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
2-Dec-2025 Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Project developed in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, allows for the highly efficient extraction of aromatic and bioactive compounds, reducing logistics costs and increasing beer quality. Journal Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
1-Dec-2025 Non-timber products have the potential to finance reforestation projects Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Study identifies 167 native species of the Atlantic Forest with bioeconomic applications: 58% in the medical field, 12% in cosmetics, and 5% in the food sector; 78 species (46.7%) have patents registered in 61 countries, only 8% of them in Brazil. Journal AMBIO Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
30-Nov-2025 Why are more researchers now screened out of citations leaders' list? A highly cited Alliance scientist's view The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture Clarivate's annual list of highly cited researchers hit a new record for excluded scientists in 2025. Christophe Béné, a scientist who has been on the list for four consecutive years, discusses some of the challenges facing the incessantly expanding science publishing industry that underpin many of the issues related to citation integrity.
28-Nov-2025 Discovery of new species of sugarcane pest may facilitate management and reduce losses Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Analyses show that a sugarcane spittlebug, found in the Southeast and South of Brazil since the 1960s, was mistaken for other species that are similar to the naked eye. Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
28-Nov-2025 Researchers develop sustainable technology to extract isoflavones from soybean meal Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Work carried out at the State University of Campinas used environmentally friendly solvents and ultrasonic waves to remove the substance and increase its absorption by the body. Some of the researchers who worked on this study dedicated themselves also to finding a new way to add value to an interesting cocoa byproduct: the almond shells of the fruit. The shells resemble cocoa nibs and have a similar smell, but they are very fibrous, so they are usually discarded. Journal Food Chemistry Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
26-Nov-2025 Metabolites produced in the intestine play a central role in controlling obesity and diabetes Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Study shows that the liver receives and sends a series of metabolism-related products derived from the gut microbiome to the heart. Journal Cell Metabolism Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
24-Nov-2025 Study identifies great potential for forest restoration in urban fringe areas Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication These peripheral areas of urban centers are characterized by diverse land uses, such as residential neighborhoods, agricultural land, recreational spaces, urban infrastructure, and aquatic zones. They are not normally included in surveys of potential restoration areas. Journal Scientific Reports Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
21-Nov-2025 Climate change must be addressed from a one health perspective Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo This assessment was made by participants at an event promoted by FAPESP, the Brazilian Association of State Environmental Agencies, and the Vale Technological Institute during COP30. Funder Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo