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Researchers from Brazil and Italy search industrial waste for new Alzheimer’s drugs

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

One of the raw materials studied by the group is cashew nut shell liquid, a by-product of oilseed processing; work was presented during FAPESP Week Italy.

Artificial intelligence tools bring efficiency to the architectural process

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Reports and Proceedings

Representatives of four diferent companies received FAPESP’s Innovative Research in Small Businesses Program (PIPE) funding had the opportunity to present their businesses during a panel discussion on technology and innovation.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

High blood pressure reduces respiratory capacity owing to hardening of bronchi, study shows

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

The study was conducted at the Federal University of São and involved 731 over-sixties. It is the first to demonstrate the effects of high blood pressure on lung mechanics. The findings highlight the benefits of regular physical exercise for partial protection of the lungs.

Journal: Advances in respiratory medicine
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Applications open for School of Advanced Science on Structural Safety

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

Renowned researchers will address the challenges related to the demand of resilient infrastructures in the face of climate change and its impact on the built environment; registrations are due on November 19, 2024.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Brazilian researchers work to transform agave into the ‘sugarcane of the sertão’

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

In Brazil, the main species grown is Agave sisalana, whose leaves are used to make sisal fiber. The latest studies results were presented on October 14th during FAPESP Week Italy.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Study helps understand pain associated with viral infection

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

Through experiments in mice infected with a herpes virus, scientists identified an immune system sensor that recognizes viral fragments and activates neurons responsible for pain, independently of inflammation. The discovery paves the way for novel analgesic treatments.

Journal: Brain Behavior and Immunity
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Brazilian study identifies potential targets for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis

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

Discovery of a novel class of proteins that help regulate the parasite’s essential cellular functions could lead to the development of more effective drugs against the disease. More than 3,500 new cases are notified each year in Brazil.

Journal: PLOS Pathogens
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Study proposes that proteins can compartmentalize and form droplets inside cells

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

Researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) used concepts of condensed matter physics to describe phase separation. Their findings can have applications in the treatment of diseases.

Journal: Heliyon
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Climate change can alter methane emission and uptake in the Amazon

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

Researchers at the University of São Paulo conducted an experiment to observe the effects on soil samples of extreme conditions in terms of temperature and rainfall in the laboratory. Their findings show that the balance of greenhouse gas emissions from microbial decomposition of organic matter may change.

Journal: Environmental Microbiome
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Effects of environmental factors on Southeast Brazil’s coastal biodiversity surpass those of ecological processes

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

Marine organisms in areas influenced by lower sea surface temperatures, such as the Lakes Region in Rio de Janeiro state, are between 25% and 100% larger than those inhabiting warmer water along the coast of São Paulo state, the study shows.

Journal: Marine Environmental Research
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

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