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: 21-Oct-2026 16:16 ET (21-Oct-2026 20:16 GMT/UTC)

10-Jun-2026

 

Material extends shelf life and prolongs release of fungus used as bioinsecticide

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Encapsulating Beauveria bassiana in a biopolymer made of cellulose and aluminum increased the viability of the fungus from 69% to 85% after five months of storage, providing a more sustainable alternative that releases the bioinsecticide over an extended period and reduces the need for new applications.

Journal

ACS Omega

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10-Jun-2026

 

Pathogenic fungus transmitted by domestic cat scratches is present in wild animals

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers detected pathogenic species of Sporothrix in the internal organs of mammals, birds, and reptiles that were killed by vehicles on Brazilian roads. The study reveals a new reservoir for fungi and highlights the need for surveillance.

Journal

Mycopathologia

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9-Jun-2026

 

Research shows that wetlands in the Brazilian savanna store more carbon than Amazonian forests

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Located in the Cerrado biome, these regions can store up to 1,200 tons of carbon per hectare – about six times the average tropical rainforest biomass storage.

Journal

New Phytologist

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8-Jun-2026

Project to offer free genetic testing for couples planning to have children

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

The initiative, supported by FAPESP, aims to map genes associated with rare hereditary diseases to create “risk calculators” based on the diversity of the Brazilian population.

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5-Jun-2026

 

Technology used to monitor conservation efforts at Rome's Colosseum will be used at the Ipiranga Museum

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Meeting Announcement

The project, which was presented during FAPESP Week London, will use 3D laser scanning to create a digital model of the renovated building and establish an information management system for preventive maintenance.

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3-Jun-2026

 

New species of moths described in honor of Orixás

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Found in the Amazon, Pantanal, and Atlantic Forest, they were distinguished from what was previously known as a single species by integrating morphological analyses, molecular data, and interactions with host plants.

Journal

Scientific Reports

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3-Jun-2026

 

Smartwatch detects anxiety and stress in real time

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Meeting Announcement

The experimental technology, developed at an Applied Research Center at the State University of Campinas, is already accurate in over 80% of analyses. The research was presented during FAPESP Week London.

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3-Jun-2026

 

Brazil must overcome environmental and technological obstacles to make rare earth mining viable

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Meeting Announcement

During FAPESP Week London, expert Fernando Landgraf pointed out that, beyond its mineral potential, the country must master the stages of refining and producing inputs that are globally contested by the United States and China.

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