São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) 

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is one of the country's leading agencies for scientific and technological research. FAPESP supports research through grants and fellowships for projects in all areas of knowledge, submitted by researchers from public and private higher education and research institutions, government agencies, and companies based in the state of São Paulo. You can learn more about FAPESP at www.fapesp.br/en

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Latest News Releases from FAPESP

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 23-Nov-2025 15:12 ET (23-Nov-2025 20:12 GMT/UTC)

14-Nov-2025

Research uncovers mechanism of bacterial resistance involving vitamin C

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

A major contribution of the study is the structural determination of a protein involved in the virulence of a medically important bacterium. Findings contribute to the search for new targets against hospital infections.

Journal

Redox Biology

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12-Nov-2025

Rainfall and temperature shape mosquito fauna in Atlantic Forest bromeliads, including malaria vectors

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Results from a study conducted in a natural area in the municipality of São Paulo (Brazil) may help estimate the effects of climate change on disease transmission risk in the biome.

Journal

Scientific Reports

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12-Nov-2025

Gene editing produces plants that are indigestible to pests

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers revisit advances in generating genetically modified plants that prevent bedbugs, beetles, weevils, and woodworms from digesting starch.

Journal

Biotechnology Journal

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12-Nov-2025

FAPESP Day Uruguay symposium begins tomorrow in Montevideo

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Meeting Announcement

The event will have a similar structure to FAPESP Week, but with a shorter program focused on three themes: Oceanography, Forestry, and Sustainable Animal Protein Production.

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12-Nov-2025

Researchers develop chemical compound with potential against Alzheimer’s disease

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A group from the Federal University of the ABC tested the substance on rats and obtained positive results. The group is now seeking partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials.

Journal

ACS Chemical Neuroscience

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12-Nov-2025

Toys contain worrying levels of toxic elements

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

An analysis of 70 plastic children’s products sold in Brazil revealed chemical contamination in most samples, with levels up to 15 times higher than permitted. Barium, lead, chromium, and antimony were the most commonly found toxic elements.

Journal

Exposure and Health

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7-Nov-2025

Biomaterials reduce the chance of medical implant failure

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Technology created by a startup supported by FAPESP accelerates patient recovery and improves biological integration.

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7-Nov-2025

Computational study evaluates new electrolytes for batteries of the future

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The study investigated compounds that can be used as electrolytes in sodium-ion devices. Sodium is an abundant and widely distributed element. The equipment shows great promise for storing surplus energy from solar and wind farms.

Journal

Journal of Molecular Liquids

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