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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 17:11 ET (23-Nov-2025 22:11 GMT/UTC)

14-Oct-2025

Compound from Antarctic microorganism can be used to produce food, cosmetics, and medicine

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

A bioactive compound produced by the microorganism Bacillus licheniformis, found on Deception Island in Antarctica, has properties that qualify it for use in producing food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable materials. The substance is essential for the survival of microbes in extreme environments and has been shown to have antioxidant, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties.

Journal: Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

9-Oct-2025

Portable sensor detects synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarettes and biological fluids

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

Researchers develop technology that identifies highly potent and dangerous psychoactive substances. The device can be used in emergency medical facilities and to help inform users and reduce the harm associated with consumption.

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

8-Oct-2025

Physical exercise can ‘train’ the immune system

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

In an article published in the journal Scientific Reports, an international team of researchers describes how the defense cells of older adults with a history of endurance training are more effective against inflammation. The study concluded that the bodies of older athletes are accustomed to dealing with inflammatory episodes due to decades of continuous training; as a result, they have an immune system with a more regulated and controlled profile, which under stress exhibits less intense inflammatory responses than young athletes.

Journal: Scientific Reports
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

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

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Latest News Releases from FAPESP

Compound from Antarctic microorganism can be used to produce food, cosmetics, and medicine

Portable sensor detects synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarettes and biological fluids

Physical exercise can ‘train’ the immune system

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