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: 10-Oct-2025 19:11 ET (10-Oct-2025 23:11 GMT/UTC)

12-Jun-2025

Imunotera: Therapeutic vaccine for diseases caused by HPV

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With support from FAPESP, the São Paulo startup has developed a molecule that can stimulate the immune system to fight cancer caused by the human papillomavirus; the technology will be presented at the VivaTech fair in Paris.

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12-Jun-2025

Vitamin D increases the likelihood that breast cancer will disappear with chemotherapy

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a study conducted at São Paulo State University with 80 women over the age of 45, low-dose vitamin D supplementation nearly doubled the treatment response rate.

Journal

Nutrition and Cancer

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11-Jun-2025

A combination of exercise and omega-3 reduces the severity of tooth root infections

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Rats that exercised and took fatty acid supplements responded better to bacteria and the inflammatory process of apical periodontitis, which can occur when caries reach the root canal and cause an infection.

Journal

Scientific Reports

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11-Jun-2025

Cor.Sync: Brazilian device provides innovative heart attack diagnosis

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The system, developed by the FAPESP-supported startup, performs an assessment in eight minutes, drastically reducing the time needed to save lives; the technology will be presented at VivaTech in Paris.

11-Jun-2025

Scientific collaboration between São Paulo and France increases the impact of research conducted in both regions

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Meeting Announcement

According to data presented by the Foundation’s director, the average citation impact of all articles published by French scientists who do not collaborate with São Paulo colleagues is 1.37. The average for São Paulo researchers is 1.02, which is above the world average. However, articles published last year by researchers from both regions in partnership had an average impact of 5.2.

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10-Jun-2025

3DBS: 3D bioprinted human tissues and membranes for regenerative medicine

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The Campinas-based startup has developed its own biofabrication and tissue engineering technologies with support from FAPESP; these solutions will be presented at Europe’s largest innovation fair in Paris.

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10-Jun-2025

Tool identifies ecologically equivalent areas to guide restoration projects

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Model designed to comply with current legislation uses biodiversity, landscape, and ecosystem services data and could support public policies.

Journal

Environmental Impact Assessment Review

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10-Jun-2025

FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration

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Meeting Announcement

Researchers affiliated with São Paulo’s universities, research institutions, companies, and science and technology-based startups participate in another edition of FAPESP Week in Toulouse and Paris.

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