Lack of information hinders regulation of ‘green’ nanopesticides

Center for Research on Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate Change

Scientists warn that terms such as “sustainable” must be used correctly and that the natural components of these products do not eliminate environmental concerns.

Synthetic compound has the potential to treat malaria and prevent its transmission

Center for Research and Innovation in Biodiversity and Drug Discovery

Tests on cell cultures and rodents have shown that the new molecule acts on all three stages of the disease cycle, eliminating the parasite from human blood and liver and preventing transmission to mosquitoes.

Bio-enriched drink modulates genes linked to utilization of vitamins B9 and D

Food Research Center

Formula containing whey and grape by-product extract was developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo and tested in partnership with a center in Argentina.

Three studies develop new sustainable methods for producing ammonia

Center for Research and Development of Functional Materials

The chemical compound is used in various industrial processes, but its synthesis is highly polluting. Research involving scientists from the Center for Development of Functional Materials and the Center for Innovation on New Energies, supported by FAPESP, indicates clean ways of obtaining the input.

Study reveals protein linked to spread of pancreatic cancer through nerves

Center for Research on Inflammatory Diseases

Brazilian research shows that stellate pancreatic cells produce periostin, remodeling tissue and facilitating tumor infiltration, a key mechanism of the aggressiveness and high mortality of the disease.

Research shows how immune system reacts to pig kidney transplants in living patients

Center for Research on Inflammatory Diseases

Results indicate that the innate immune response remains activated even with immunosuppressant use, paving the way for new therapies to prevent organ rejection.

CDMF spin-off company wins award at the BRICS Solutions Awards 2025

Center for Research and Development of Functional Materials

Brazilian technology from Nanox is recognized for its solution to reduce food loss and waste. The Center for Development of Functional Materials is a FAPESP Research, Innovation, and Dissemination Center based at UFSCar.

Distribution pattern of parliamentary amendments in Brazil harms large cities

Center for Metropolitan Studies

According to a study by a FAPESP-supported research center, which includes federal funds, towns and villages benefit the most in per capita terms.

Research in São Paulo regains momentum in 2024

CEPID Bridge (Building Radical Innovation & Disruption for Global Ecosystems)

The FAPESP Annual Report records over 27,000 supported projects, an 18% increase over the previous period and a record in the historical series.

Methodology estimates housing deficit and inadequacy in favelas

Center for Favela Studies (CEFAVELA)

The Center for Favela Studies project was launched in the municipality of Jacareí, São Paulo state, using data from the state system that registers low-income families in social assistance programs.

Parasitic fungus may have emerged 18 million years before the ants with which it lives today

Center for Research on Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate Change

Analysis of 309 strains collected in eight countries indicates that the genus Escovopsis emerged 56.9 million years ago, but only began interacting with today’s mutualistic ants 38 million years ago, challenging the theory that they all emerged at the same time.

Researchers investigate effects of electron beams on silver tungstate surfaces

Center for Research and Development of Functional Materials

A study by a FAPESP-supported research center showed that the surfaces change when an electron beam is applied. The material has potential for applications in semiconductors, antibacterial agents, gas sensors, and more.

Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts

Center for Research on Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate Change

Project developed in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, allows for the highly efficient extraction of aromatic and bioactive compounds, reducing logistics costs and increasing beer quality.

Researchers warn of the need for Brazil to turn promises into practical actions at COP30

Antimicrobial Resistance Institute of São Paulo (Aries Project)

In an article published in a scientific journal, the group emphasizes that Brazil must align its domestic policies with international commitments.

Scientists identify 62 new viruses with the potential for biological control

Food Research Center

Bacteriophages, or phages for short, can kill bacteria and may be used to combat hospital infections and food contamination.

Research uncovers mechanism of bacterial resistance involving vitamin C

Center for Research on Redox Processes in Biomedicine

Findings contribute to the search for new targets against hospital infections.

Scientific production in the field of soil health is concentrated in a few countries

Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture

Regions most vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation produce the least local knowledge on the subject.

New standard for studies measuring energy expenditure improves obesity treatment

Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center

Standardization opens up possibilities for developing preclinical trials of new drug classes that focus on calorie burning.

Research shows that glycerin is an effective replacement for water in the production of green hydrogen

Center for Research and Development of Functional Materials

According to a study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies, the abundant biodiesel by-product increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells since water oxidation is slow and inefficient.

Study paves the way for new therapeutic strategies against obesity

Center for Research on Redox Processes in Biomedicine

Research conducted by Redoxoma, a FAPESP Research, Innovation, and Dissemination Center, found that mitochondrial potassium channels regulate heat production in brown adipose tissue.

Palm trees are the Amazon’s ‘water tanks’

Center for Research on Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate Change

The plant family can store twice as much water as trees such as ipê, mahogany, and eucalyptus, according to a study conducted at São Paulo State University. Preliminary results were presented during the Brazil-France 2025 Forum “Forests, Biodiversity, and Human Societies”.

Technique allows estimation of the force acting on each grain of sand in a dune

Center for Computational Engineering and Sciences

Possible applications of a study conducted at the State University of Campinas range from controlling river silting and beach erosion to studying the evolution of the surface of Mars.

A high-fat diet induces inflammation in the brain, attracting immune cells from all over the body

Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center

In tests with rodents, researchers observed that the immune system attempts to mitigate damage to the hypothalamus caused by food, which can lead to obesity in the long term. Animals whose migration of these cells was inhibited experienced greater weight gain, increased fat accumulation, and worsened metabolic markers.

Compound from Antarctic microorganism can be used to produce food, cosmetics, and medicine

Food Research Center

The substance is essential for the survival of microbes in extreme environments and has been shown to have antioxidant, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties.

FAPESP-supported center upgrades PET/CT equipment to include AI and guided biopsy capabilities

Cancer Theranostics Innovation Center

The new functionalities allow the Cancer Theranostics Innovation Center to generate dynamic, more detailed images and provide more accurate diagnoses. The device is available to the scientific community in the state of São Paulo.