13-Jun-2021 Mary Jane West Eberhard receives Linnean Medal for Zoology Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Grant and Award Announcement One of only seven women to win the Linnean Medal for Zoology since its inception in 1888, Mary Jane West Eberhard, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute emerita, significantly advanced evolutionary theory by unifying developmental plasticity and genetics.
10-Jun-2021 As a decade of ecosystem restoration kicks off, don't forget the people The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture Peer-Reviewed Publication Global ecosystem restoration efforts are often measured by billions of trees planted or square kilometers of land restored. But there is a critical void in the agenda: the social and political dimensions that make restoration a success. Journal Ecological Restoration
9-Jun-2021 Panama expands the limits of the Coiba protected area Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Business Announcement The new limits for the Cordillera de Coiba protected area were determined by a consulting team led by Hector Guzman, a marine biologist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. With this action, Panama reaches the goal of the 30x30 Initiative nine years ahead of schedule, charting the course for other countries to follow. Funder Mission Blue Foundation, Wyss Foundation, WildAid, Skylight, MigraMar., Blue Nature Alliance
8-Jun-2021 Most cities in São Paulo state have low potential capacity to adapt to climate change Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Cities located in metropolitan areas of this Brazilian state score better according to an index that measures the existence of public policies designed to adjust critical sectors to the impacts of climate change. Journal Climatic Change Funder São Paulo State Research Support Foundation (Brazil). Geochronologic research at the MIT Isotope Lab
7-Jun-2021 Non-invasive sensor shows correlation between blood pressure and intracranial pressure Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication The discovery, made possible by a partnership between a research group and a startup in São Paulo state (Brazil), could lead to novel treatments for intracranial hypertension and its complications, such as stroke. Funder São Paulo State Research Support Foundation (Brazil). Geochronologic research at the MIT Isotope Lab
7-Jun-2021 Study helps to deeper understanding of brain dysfunctions in patients with schizophrenia Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Researchers used protein mapping to show how abnormal levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate impair the functioning of neurons and oligodendrocytes. The findings could serve as a basis for more effective treatment. Journal European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience Funder About São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
7-Jun-2021 Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication The device was used for the first time to culture two maternal endometrial cell types, revealing the effects of alterations in glucose and insulin levels in the uterine environment. Journal Endocrinology Funder About São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
3-Jun-2021 Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Patients with dementia and especially Alzheimer's run a threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The risk is six times greater if they are over 80, according to a study by Brazilian researchers. Funder The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
2-Jun-2021 Study evaluates the filtration efficacy of 227 commercially available face masks in Brazil Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo Peer-Reviewed Publication Models for professional use were the most effective at retaining aerosol particles of a size equivalent to the novel coronavirus, followed by TNT masks sold in drugstores. The efficacy of fabric masks ranged from 15% to 70%. A tight fit and lack of seams enhanced protection. Journal Aerosol Science and Technology Funder São Paulo State Research Support Foundation (Brazil). Geochronologic research at the MIT Isotope Lab