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La Fundación de Apoyo a la Investigación Científica del Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

La Fundación de Apoyo a la Investigación Científica del Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) es una de las principales agencias de investigación científica y tecnológica del país. La FAPESP apoya la investigación mediante becas y subvenciones para proyectos en todas las áreas del conocimiento, presentados por investigadores de instituciones públicas y privadas de educación superior e investigación, organismos gubernamentales y empresas del estado de São Paulo. Puede obtener más información sobre la FAPESP en www.fapesp.br/es.

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Latest News Releases from FAPESP

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 7-Oct-2025 16:11 ET (7-Oct-2025 20:11 GMT/UTC)

2-Oct-2025

People with Down syndrome have early neuroinflammation

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the University of São Paulo identify a new factor that explains the high prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in older people with Down syndrome. The discovery paves the way for disease prevention strategies in this population.

Journal: Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

1-Oct-2025

Combination of quantum and classical computing supports early diagnosis of breast cancer

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Simple quantum-classical neural networks achieve good results in classifying lesions with fewer computational parameters. Scientists from São Paulo State University demonstrated a hybrid model at an international symposium.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

1-Oct-2025

Study assesses livestock vulnerability to climate change

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research led by scientists at the University of São Paulo contributes to the formulation of strategies to prevent the collapse of animal protein production. Considering future global warming scenarios based on projections by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the research group emphasizes the urgent need to intensify the production system for poultry farming because these animals will not be able to withstand high temperatures.

Journal: Environmental Impact Assessment Review
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

26-Sep-2025

Geomagnetic disturbances caused by the Sun influence the occurrence of heart attacks, especially among women

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

To reach this conclusion, Brazilian researchers cross-referenced data obtained from the local public health network with data from an indicator of variations in the Earth’s geomagnetic field. The study was published in the journal Communications Medicine.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

25-Sep-2025

Super-resistant bacteria found in wild birds at a rehabilitation center on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A vulture recently arrived at the Santos Municipal Orchid Garden and an owl living in captivity for ten years were colonized by antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli.

Journal: Veterinary Research Communications
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

25-Sep-2025

Group creates tool to predict whether multiple sclerosis medication will be effective for patients

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Brazilian researchers, in partnership with French institutions, combine advanced cell image analysis technology and machine learning and discover a morphological marker linked to individuals who do not respond to natalizumab. An estimated 2.8 million people worldwide and 40,000 in Brazil have the disease. Most diagnoses occur in people aged 20 to 50, and women are two to three times more likely to be affected than men.

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

24-Sep-2025

Brazilian researchers warn that healthcare for transgender people is under threat

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Article published in Nature Medicine points to the risk of setbacks in research focused on this population. Experts question new rules in Brazil and other countries. Researchers believe that a resolution by Brazil’s Federal Council of Medicine could lead young people to seek out untrained doctors or even self-medicate, putting their health at risk.

Journal: Nature Medicine
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

23-Sep-2025

‘Invisible’ asteroids near Venus may threaten Earth in the future

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Simulations indicate that objects currently undetectable due to their position may collide with the planet within a few thousand years. Observation will only be possible with specific space missions.

Journal: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

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Latest News Releases from FAPESP

People with Down syndrome have early neuroinflammation

Combination of quantum and classical computing supports early diagnosis of breast cancer

Study assesses livestock vulnerability to climate change

Geomagnetic disturbances caused by the Sun influence the occurrence of heart attacks, especially among women

Super-resistant bacteria found in wild birds at a rehabilitation center on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil

Group creates tool to predict whether multiple sclerosis medication will be effective for patients

Brazilian researchers warn that healthcare for transgender people is under threat

‘Invisible’ asteroids near Venus may threaten Earth in the future