Conservation
2026-07-29
Indigenous territory maintains ecological stability amid agricultural expansion in the Brazilian savanna
A study combining remote sensing, geographic data science, and field research shows that the Xavante territory has preserved its environmental configuration, while neighboring areas have been converted to large-scale soybean farming and livestock ranching.
Obesity
2026-07-22
Weight training reprograms liver cells and helps reverse obesity-related damage
A study by the State University of Campinas using mice reveals that strength training modulates the liver’s genome, restoring insulin sensitivity and combating fat accumulation in the organ.
Food safety
2026-07-13
Chronic consumption of xanthan gum may cause inflammation in the colon
In a study by the Federal University of São Paulo, rats that ingested the thickener over a prolonged period exhibited structural and inflammatory changes in the colon, as well as a loss of intestinal barrier integrity.
Health
2026-07-29
The consumption of ultra-processed foods by fathers may influence their babies’ birth weight and body measurements
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo reinforces the importance of including fathers in health and family planning guidance.
Dentistry
2026-07-29
Secondhand smoke may alter tooth mineralization, study in rats suggests
Researchers from the University of São Paulo found microscopic and chemical changes in the teeth of animals exposed to cigarette smoke during the first days of life.
Public health
2026-07-29
Study shows that social inequality exacerbates barriers to physical activity
Black, mixed-race, Asian, and Indigenous women with lower levels of education face greater difficulties. The study followed the same group for a decade.
Conservation
2026-07-29
Isotopic analysis may help police combat Amazon illegal timber trade
University of São Paulo researchers are mapping the distribution of different isotopes of oxygen, carbon and other elements in the composition of Amazon trees that can be used to track the origin of seized material.
Ecology
2026-07-29
Study detects, for the first time in Brazil, bacteria that cause a serious disease in farmed fish
Columnaris disease pathogens, which were previously only found in Asia and the United States, were identified in samples from São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná. This finding underscores the need for epidemiological surveillance and new vaccines.
Health
2026-07-29
Study identifies measures that aid in the recovery of patients with fractures near the shoulder
The analysis identified the line between normal care regarding movement for those who have suffered an injury and excessive fear, which ultimately hinders rehabilitation.
Geosciences
2026-07-29
Analysis of a super-deep diamond reveals how water travels to the Earth’s interior
Stone studied at the Sirius particle accelerator reinforces the hypothesis that the mineral goethite can transport water from the planet’s surface to rocks in the lower mantle.
Energy transition
2026-07-29
RCGI launches Standards Observatory to drive innovation in energy transition
Open database developed by FAPESP Applied Research Center reduces barriers to implementation of technological innovations.
