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 21:16 ET (21-Oct-2026 01:16 GMT/UTC)

13-Jul-2026

Chronic consumption of xanthan gum may cause inflammation in the colon

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a study by the Federal University of São Paulo, rats that ingested the thickener over a prolonged period exhibited structural and inflammatory changes in the colon, as well as a loss of intestinal barrier integrity.

Journal

PLOS One

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8-Jul-2026

 

In São Paulo, Brazil, the expansion of bike lanes and parks encourages residents to cycle more

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study that tracked 1,500 people over a decade found that infrastructure within 500 meters of one’s home is crucial for adopting active transportation. However, the uneven distribution of the bike lane network remains a challenge in the metropolis.

Journal

Journal of Transport & Health

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8-Jul-2026

Study shows that 9 out of 10 cities have experienced climate-related disasters over the past three decades

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

An analysis of 60,000 records of flooding, waterlogging, flash floods, landslides, storms, and droughts reveals regional impacts in Brazil and may inform public policy.

Journal

Environmental Research Letters

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8-Jul-2026

 

Brown howler monkeys rest more on hot, long days and when feeding on leaves

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Findings from a study that monitored a group in Carlos Botelho State Park in São Paulo, Brazil, help shed light on the habitat use of this vulnerable species.

Journal

International Journal of Primatology

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8-Jul-2026

 

New antiseptic capable of eliminating 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

The fungus is one of the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections.

Journal

Pathogens

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8-Jul-2026

New biomarker has the potential to predict and prevent epileptic seizures

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

An international team of researchers has proposed a non-pharmacological intervention based on a physiological signal that precedes the neuronal storm of an epileptic seizure.

Journal

Scientific Reports

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3-Jul-2026

 

Storms impact the architecture of webs and the survival of spiders

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study conducted in the Ecuatorian Andes shows how heavy rains damage these silk-weaved traps and act as a kind of “ecological filter” for spider species.

Journal

Ecology and Evolution

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3-Jul-2026

New device advances computing that mimics the human brain

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In systems inspired by neural networks and synapses, an oxide-based structure combines processing and memory into a single component, with the potential to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.

Journal

Nature Communications

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