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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 23:11 ET (8-Oct-2025 03:11 GMT/UTC)

Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells

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

The material is as efficient as silicon in generating clean energy and has lower production costs, greater lightness and flexibility. Its rapid degradation is one of the main obstacles to overcome to make its use viable.

Journal: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Registrations open for São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Ocean Literacy

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

This School is aimed at students and researchers with an interest in ocean science, sustainability, education and science-policy interface. Applicants may submit until May 24.

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

Personality traits influence the development of insomnia

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

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.

Journal: Journal of Sleep Research
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Modification makes immunotherapy for blood cancer even more effective

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

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.

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

Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination

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

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

Journal: Biochemical Engineering Journal
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

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

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

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.

Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Civil defense units must invest in professionalization and own resources to face climate risks

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

Research proposes action fronts to increase the organizational capacity of these units in municipalities; expanded coordination with other areas is one of the next steps for the sector.

Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

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

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

https://agencia.fapesp.br/54703

Journal: Aging Cell
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

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