News from Latin America

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 4-Aug-2025 17:11 ET (4-Aug-2025 21:11 GMT/UTC)

22-May-2025

Fully protected marine areas in Brazil are contaminated by microplastics

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

Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo used oysters and mussels as sentinel organisms to assess the presence of these pollutants. The results show that even the most restrictive sites for human presence have significant contamination.

Journal

Environmental Research

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

21-May-2025

Insulin resistance in the brain may be one of the factors linking Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy

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

In animal tests, researchers from the University of São Paulo observed that changes in insulin signaling in the brain affected both memory and the frequency and severity of seizures. The findings support clinical evidence and point the way to new therapeutic approaches.

Journal

Journal of Neural Transmission

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

20-May-2025

Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells

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

The material is as efficient as silicon in generating clean energy and has lower production costs, greater lightness and flexibility. Its rapid degradation is one of the main obstacles to overcome to make its use viable.

Journal

Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

20-May-2025

Registrations open for São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Ocean Literacy

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

This School is aimed at students and researchers with an interest in ocean science, sustainability, education and science-policy interface. Applicants may submit until May 24.

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

19-May-2025

Personality traits influence the development of insomnia

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

The conclusion comes from a study conducted at the University of São Paulo with 595 participants between the ages of 18 and 59. The analysis shows a link between insomnia and high levels of neuroticism, and points to anxiety as part of the problem.

Journal

Journal of Sleep Research

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

19-May-2025

Modification makes immunotherapy for blood cancer even more effective

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

A group led by researchers at the A.C.Camargo Cancer Center has succeeded in improving CAR-T cells, making them more effective in treating refractory types of lymphoma and leukemia.

Journal

Cancer Research

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

16-May-2025

Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination

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

In the laboratory, the species Monoraphidium contortum removed some of the drugs added to the liquid and produced biomass with potential commercial value.

Journal

Biochemical Engineering Journal

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

14-May-2025

Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against worms

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

Praziquantel, usually administered in large tablets, is the only anthelmintic available on the market. New form of presentation uses nanotechnology and facilitates use by children and pets.

Journal

ACS Applied Nano Materials

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

12-May-2025

Civil defense units must invest in professionalization and own resources to face climate risks

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

Research proposes action fronts to increase the organizational capacity of these units in municipalities; expanded coordination with other areas is one of the next steps for the sector.

Journal

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

12-May-2025

Molecule reverses cognitive deficits associated with aging and dementia in animal tests

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

https://agencia.fapesp.br/54703

Journal

Aging Cell

Funder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo