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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: 23-Nov-2025 16:11 ET (23-Nov-2025 21:11 GMT/UTC)

Study shows limits of and proposes alternatives for the functional restoration of the Atlantic Forest

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

The research used network theory to analyze the ecological connectivity of 28 areas in the northwest of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. View of the study region, showing that replanting has not fully integrated the replanted areas into the mosaic of native fragments.

Journal: Journal of Applied Ecology
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Accessible imaging technique can predict cardiac risks in patients with Chagas disease

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

A three-year study of 77 people showed that analyzing myocardial deformation during contraction can predict the risk of death. Caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy progressively damages heart tissue

Journal: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Mindfulness improves the health of women with chronic jaw pain

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

A study by the University of São Paulo shows that meditation promotes physical relief and psychological balance for women with temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

Journal: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Study maps priority areas to reduce macaw deaths from electric shock

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

At least 35 individuals of the endangered Lear's macaw have been killed by electrocution in the semi-arid region of Bahia, Brazil, in 2025. Replacing 10% of the riskiest poles could prevent 80% of these deaths.

Journal: Journal of Applied Ecology
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Plant biomass substance helps combat weeds

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

Often treated as waste from the pulp and paper industry, lignin, a polymer responsible for the rigidity of plant cell walls, has increased the stability and effectiveness of herbicide nanoparticles.

Journal: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Biosensor identifies protein linked to depression and schizophrenia in saliva

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

Low-cost device quickly detects BDNF concentrations. Scientist at the University of São Paulo says the next step is to obtain a patent.

Journal: ACS Polymers Au
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Malaria risk in the Amazon is higher in regions with intermediate forest degradation

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

Research shows that areas with 50% deforestation near residential areas or fragmented vegetation allow greater contact between mosquitoes and humans. Amid the discussions for COP30, the study helps us understand the link between forest destruction and the spread of the disease.

Journal: Acta Tropica
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Technique allows estimation of the force acting on each grain of sand in a dune

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

Possible applications of a study conducted at the State University of Campinas range from controlling river silting and beach erosion to studying the evolution of the surface of Mars.

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

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