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)

6-Nov-2025

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

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

4-Nov-2025

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

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

4-Nov-2025

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

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

30-Oct-2025

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

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

29-Oct-2025

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

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

29-Oct-2025

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

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

24-Oct-2025

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

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

23-Oct-2025

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