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 18:11 ET (10-Oct-2025 22:11 GMT/UTC)

2-Jul-2025

Overtraining: the cause of symptoms caused by excessive physical exercise has been discovered

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In tests with rodents, researchers from the State University of Campinas and their collaborators found that hyperactivation of the PARP1 protein after exhaustive training was associated with decreased performance, fatigue, and behavioral symptoms of overtraining. Animals treated with a drug that inhibits the molecule’s activity did not exhibit the condition.

Journal

Molecular Metabolism

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27-Jun-2025

New model enables the study of how protein complex influences mitochondrial function

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A yeast experiment conducted at a FAPESP-supported research center shows how deficiencies in the proteasome, which is responsible for eliminating damaged and non-functional proteins, affect the metabolism of mitochondria, the organelles that generate energy for cells.

Journal

Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics

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26-Jun-2025

Study finds that common bacteria in the mouth can help predict the progression of head and neck cancer

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

By analyzing patient samples, Brazilian researchers identified the species Fusobacterium nucleatum in nearly 60% of cases, with a higher prevalence in oropharyngeal tumors. This microorganism has also been associated with the development of colorectal cancer.

Journal

Journal of Oral Microbiology

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26-Jun-2025

Research reveals how hormone accelerates fat burning and promotes weight loss in obese mice

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

An experiment conducted at the State University of Campinas showed that FGF19, produced in the intestine, acts on specific regions of the brain, causing the body to burn energy to produce heat; the discovery paves the way for new drugs.

Journal

Endocrinology and Metabolism

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25-Jun-2025

Fishermen in Maceió, Brazil, have higher-than-average mercury levels

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Blood and urine analyses of the population living in the Mundaú lagoon complex revealed a greater presence of chemical contaminants and metabolic alterations that can exacerbate chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. These results underscore the need to monitor the health of the inhabitants and control the sources of contamination.

Journal

Journal of Hazardous Materials

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25-Jun-2025

Researchers identify protein essential for balancing bone tissue

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Findings published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules could guide studies aimed at treating diseases such as osteoporosis.

Journal

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

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24-Jun-2025

Researchers develop ‘vegan meat’ based on sunflower flour

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

The ingredient, extracted from the plant’s seeds, is a good source of protein and has a neutral flavor and aroma, making it easy to use in food products.

Journal

Food Research International

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24-Jun-2025

Droughts can reduce the caloric value of flower nectar by up to 95%, study finds

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

An experiment carried out by researchers from São Paulo State University on zucchini crops indicated that a 30% drop in rainfall would reduce the availability of calories in the sweet liquid that serves as food for pollinators, such as bees, by 34%, while extreme drought practically wipes out the resource. These results are particularly concerning for plants that depend on cross-pollination.

Journal

Scientific Reports

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