The conclusion comes from a study conducted at the University of São Paulo with 595 participants between the ages of 18 and 59. The analysis shows a link between insomnia and high levels of neuroticism, and points to anxiety as part of the problem.
Neuroscience
2025-05-12
Molecule reverses cognitive deficits associated with aging and dementia in animal tests
Brazilian researchers observed increased connections between neurons in rodents after inducing an increase in the synthesis of hevin – a glycoprotein naturally produced by astrocytes.
Climate change
2025-05-05
Beef production emits more than twice the greenhouse gas targets
In an article published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo discuss the need for the production chain to adopt emission reduction practices.
A group led by researchers at the A.C.Camargo Cancer Center has succeeded in improving CAR-T cells, making them more effective in treating refractory types of lymphoma and leukemia.
Sustainability
2025-05-14
Article proposes method to reduce illegal logging in Brazil
Solution developed at the Center for Research in Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry is based on the analysis of the timber trade network.
FAPESP Conferences 2025
2025-05-14
Oceans should play a bigger role in COP30 discussions, experts say
The topic was discussed by Kenyan marine ecologist David Obura, chairman of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, and Brazilian researchers during the 3rd FAPESP 2025 Conference.
Environmental contamination
2025-05-14
Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination
In the laboratory, the species Monoraphidium contortum removed some of the drugs added to the liquid and produced biomass with potential commercial value.
Innovation
2025-05-14
Platform enables companies to assess employee health
Digital tool developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo measures employee health indices and guides more efficient corporate actions for well-being at work.
Neglected tropical diseases
2025-05-14
Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against worms
Praziquantel, usually administered in large tablets, is the only anthelmintic available on the market. New form of presentation uses nanotechnology and facilitates use by children and pets.
Renewable energies
2025-05-12
Sustainable method produces high-purity material for use in green hydrogen production
In order to improve the performance of photoelectrocatalysts that act in the “separation” of H2, work carried out at a FAPESP-supported research center uses light and glycerol to eliminate unwanted compounds resulting from the reaction of these materials with organic molecules.
Disaster management
2025-05-12
Civil defense units must invest in professionalization and own resources to face climate risks
Research proposes action fronts to increase the organizational capacity of these units in municipalities; expanded coordination with other areas is one of the next steps for the sector.
Cancer
2025-05-19
Modification makes immunotherapy for blood cancer even more effective
Sustainability
2025-05-14
Article proposes method to reduce illegal logging in Brazil
FAPESP Conferences 2025
2025-05-14
Oceans should play a bigger role in COP30 discussions, experts say
Environmental contamination
2025-05-14
Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination
Innovation
2025-05-14
Platform enables companies to assess employee health
Neglected tropical diseases
2025-05-14
Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against worms
Neuroscience
2025-05-12
Molecule reverses cognitive deficits associated with aging and dementia in animal tests
Disaster management
2025-05-12
Civil defense units must invest in professionalization and own resources to face climate risks
Renewable energies
2025-05-12
Sustainable method produces high-purity material for use in green hydrogen production
FAPESP Conferences 2025
2025-05-07
Migrants and refugees: the construction of the figure of the ‘undesirable’
Aging
2025-05-07
Hearing loss in middle age may accelerate cognitive decline
Bioenergy
2025-05-07
