News from Latin America

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 16-Jul-2025 14:11 ET (16-Jul-2025 18:11 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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9-Jun-2025

Onkos: Molecular test prevents unnecessary thyroid surgery

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A test developed by the São Paulo state startup with support from FAPESP can distinguish benign nodules from malignant ones; the technology will be presented at one of the largest innovation events in France.

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9-Jun-2025

Emerging pollutants are aggravating water crisis in developing countries, dossier says

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

In addition to the scarcity and unequal distribution of water, quality is being strongly affected by agricultural pesticides, industrial waste, and the disposal of medicines and hygiene products.

Journal

Frontiers in Water

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