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: 20-Oct-2026 13:17 ET (20-Oct-2026 17:17 GMT/UTC)

6-Aug-2026

Mega-study analyzes the impact of gratitude interventions

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

Research conducted in 34 countries compared six practices designed to foster gratitude with three control measures, observing variations in effects based on cultural differences. When compared to those who only wrote about past events, research participants who engaged in social connection practices had measurable increases in positive feelings, optimism, and a decrease in feelings of envy.

Journal

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

6-Aug-2026

 

Genetic testing changes the course of hereditary cancer in a family observed for 20 years

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

A case report published in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians shows how genetic analysis and molecular biology studies helped confirm the diagnosis, guide preventive surgeries, and define personalized surveillance strategies across generation.

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5-Aug-2026

New vaccine strategy protects against chikungunya and could become a platform for combating other diseases

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In tests conducted on mice, a single dose of the formulation containing genetically modified viruses protected the rodents against the disease.

Journal

npj Vaccines

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

5-Aug-2026

Study points to a link between hypothyroidism and sleep apnea

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research involving residents of São Paulo (Brazil) suggests a bidirectional relationship between the two conditions and indicates the benefits of hormone therapy for improving sleep quality.

Journal

SLEEP

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

5-Aug-2026

 

Laser scanning may help prevent urban trees from falling

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A team from the University of São Paulo has developed an algorithm for optimal pruning that makes trees less vulnerable to wind tunnels. The goal is to create an app to guide human work.

Journal

Trees Structure and Function

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

4-Aug-2026

 

In Atlantic Forest restoration, connection between fragments is more important than fragment size

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

Study covering 52 areas of the biome shows that natural dispersal of new plants is boosted by the amount of surrounding forest and rainfall regime.

Journal

Journal of Ecology

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4-Aug-2026

A high-sugar diet may worsen asthma, even in the short term

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

In a study conducted on mice, high consumption of condensed milk induced a fast inflammatory response in abdominal adipose cells that extended to the lungs.

Journal

Nutrients

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

4-Aug-2026

Combination of abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency more than doubles the risk of death in people over 50

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study involving over 5,500 individuals indicates that hormone level monitoring and weight control are essential measures to avoid premature death.

Journal

Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo