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 12:16 ET (21-Oct-2026 16:16 GMT/UTC)

2-Jul-2026

 

Study reveals how giant trees in tropical forests transport water to their uppermost branches

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

The study published in Science helps us understand the role of this little-studied type of vegetation in climate change. One percent of the tallest trees store more than half of the carbon in tropical forest ecosystems.

Journal

Science

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1-Jul-2026

Over the past 15 years, Brazil has seen a more than 200% increase in non-native mollusk species

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Data from nearly the entire country indicates that the number of species rose from 26 to 82 between 2011 and 2025, in addition to 13 species of unknown origin. The authors highlight the need to strengthen biosecurity and early detection measures, as well as long-term monitoring programs, to improve our understanding of the impacts.

Journal

Biological Invasions

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29-Jun-2026

Diabetes worsens long COVID complications

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a study by the University of São Paulo involving 870 participants, people with diabetes took longer to recover from the virus and experienced more severe cardiac complications, as well as greater physical and cognitive difficulties.

Journal

Scientific Reports

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25-Jun-2026

 

Use of supplement before surgery improves liver regeneration

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In an experimental study conducted at the State University of Campinas, the livers of animals that were supplemented with HMB showed less damage and functioned better when subjected to new stress.

Journal

Acta Physiologica

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25-Jun-2026

86% of Brazilian children with disabling musculoskeletal pain recover, study finds

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

The study is the first to indicate the prognosis of the condition and identify possible factors related to recovery and recurrence.

Journal

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

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23-Jun-2026

The impact of global warming on fish reproduction may be temporary

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A ten-year experiment with European seabass reveals that the overpopulation of males caused by warm water is reversed by the birth of more females in the third generation.

Journal

Global Change Biology

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23-Jun-2026

 

Brown seaweed flour enhances nutritional value and digestibility of gluten-free cookies

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Ingredient derived from Sargassum filipendula shows high potential as functional component even in small quantities.

Journal

Food Research International

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18-Jun-2026

 

Researchers find potential therapeutic target against cancer

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

Molecule found on cell surfaces may pave the way for new therapies against tumor progression.

Journal

Cytotechnology

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo