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-Dec-2025 04:11 ET (10-Dec-2025 09:11 GMT/UTC)

4-Sep-2025

Variations in glucose levels may indicate severity of heart attack damage

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Results from research conducted in Brazil show that glycemic delta is associated with the size of the heart attack and the strength of heart contractions. Acute myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in Brazil.

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Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome

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4-Sep-2025

Study confirms that inactive parents contribute to sedentary behavior in their children

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 are recommended to engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. When parents maintain an active routine, their children are more likely to follow suit. According to research by São Paulo State University involving 182 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, mothers’ influence in encouraging physical activity was more than twice that of fathers.

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Sports Medicine and Health Science

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3-Sep-2025

Ancestry and genetic variants influence the risk of colorectal cancer

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

The disease is the third most common type of cancer in Brazil, excluding non-melanoma skin tumors. Between 5% and 10% of cases are hereditary.

Journal

JCO Global Oncology

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3-Sep-2025

Protein deficiency during pregnancy and lactation may compromise sperm viability in offspring

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research with rats has shown that a maternal diet lacking protein during these stages leads to changes in the structure and function of the epididymis, which would explain impairments in motility, viability, and sperm concentration in male offspring.

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Biology Open

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2-Sep-2025

Deforestation accounts for 74% of rainfall reduction and 16% of temperature increase in the Amazon during the dry season, study says

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

For the first time, research led by scientists at the University of São Paulo quantifies the impact of forest loss and global climate change on the biome. 

Journal

Nature Communications

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28-Aug-2025

Researchers use seaweed to manufacture raw materials for civil construction

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

The accumulation of these algae on beaches can harm health, tourism, fishing, and biodiversity. They are usually collected and disposed of in landfills, but a study by Brazilian researchers has found a use for the biomass: to produce lightweight ceramic clay aggregates.Large quantities of brown algae have been washing up on beaches in northern Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States.

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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

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28-Aug-2025

Study points out that a synthetic molecule helps reduce visceral fat and improve sleep

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Early-stage clinical trial reveals that peptide has potential to become a new tool for improving metabolic health and sleep quality in overweight adults; study involved scientists from Brazil, Israel and the United States.

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Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

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27-Aug-2025

New bacterium discovered in the Amazon is closely related to Andean species that causes human bartonellosis

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

This neglected disease, also known as Peruvian wart and Oroya fever, is caused by bacteria of the genus Bartonella and is transmitted by sand flies. DNA found in insects from a protected area in Brazil is similar to that of pathogenic species found in Peru. While there is still no evidence that the new bacterium causes disease, scientists warn that monitoring should continue.

Journal

Acta Tropica

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