Health
2025-07-02
Overtraining: the cause of symptoms caused by excessive physical exercise has been discovered
In tests with rodents, researchers from the State University of Campinas and their collaborators found that hyperactivation of the PARP1 protein after exhaustive training was associated with decreased performance, fatigue, and behavioral symptoms of overtraining. Animals treated with a drug that inhibits the molecule’s activity did not exhibit the condition.
Obesity
2025-06-23
Article presents innovative drug for controlling weight and blood sugar
In animal tests, the molecule developed in South America has been shown to prevent fat accumulation and treat existing obesity and associated metabolic disorders. Initial human studies have confirmed the safety of the compound.
Climate change
2025-06-20
Science is essential for curbing global warming, forest loss, and biodiversity loss
The assessment was made by Barbara Pompili, the French Ambassador for the Environment, at the opening of a forum at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. The event is part of the FAPESP Week France program.
Circular economy
2025-07-07
Reusing sunflower seed flour can make bread more protein-packed and rich in antioxidants
A study by Brazilian scientists shows that a by-product of industrial sunflower oil extraction can be used to produce functional breads with high nutritional value.
Mycology
2025-07-02
New center will study endemic fungal diseases in Latin America
FAPESP will begin supporting the Latin American Center for Medical Mycology, a global network of laboratories led by the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, which also has a unit in South Africa and will soon open another in Asia. Over five years, the foundation will contribute approximately £ 750,000, while the British institution will invest an additional £ 1 million.
Genomics
2025-07-02
Study resolves genetic controversy over iconic campos rupestres plant
Researchers at a FAPESP-supported research center have combined innovative techniques to determine the chromosome number of species of the genus Vellozia, typical of this montane savannah ecoregion. The result provides support for conservation programs and biotechnological applications.
Bioeconomy
2025-07-02
Unlike the rubber industry, the Brazil nut industry in Acre, Brazil, does not pay for social and environmental services
A project in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve shows that rubber provides adequate income to sustain livelihoods and conserve the forest. However, nut collection yields low pay, which contributes to the adoption of unsustainable practices such as extensive cattle ranching.
Innovation
2025-07-02
Scientists are seeking patent for ‘green’ method to treat main waste product from the paper industry
Acetic acid, a component of vinegar, was used by researchers in the state of São Paulo to fractionate kraft lignin. The method produces nanoparticles with different properties, including UV protection.
Neuroscience
2025-07-02
Sensory-motor activity protocol increases reading speed of children with dyslexia
A pilot intervention project involving playful activities that engaged motor skills and cognition showed promising results in improving eye movements and reading speed in eleven children with dyslexia.
Computing
2025-07-02
Quantum computer simulates spontaneous symmetry breaking at zero temperature
Unprecedented experiment reproduces phase transition in system with short-range interactions, challenging traditional predictions of physics.
Cell metabolism
2025-06-27
New model enables the study of how protein complex influences mitochondrial function
A yeast experiment conducted at a FAPESP-supported research center shows how deficiencies in the proteasome, which is responsible for eliminating damaged and non-functional proteins, affect the metabolism of mitochondria, the organelles that generate energy for cells.
Circular economy
2025-07-07
Reusing sunflower seed flour can make bread more protein-packed and rich in antioxidants
Neuroscience
2025-07-02
Sensory-motor activity protocol increases reading speed of children with dyslexia
Genomics
2025-07-02
Study resolves genetic controversy over iconic campos rupestres plant
Computing
2025-07-02
Quantum computer simulates spontaneous symmetry breaking at zero temperature
Mycology
2025-07-02
New center will study endemic fungal diseases in Latin America
Cell metabolism
2025-06-27
New model enables the study of how protein complex influences mitochondrial function
Health
2025-06-25
Researchers identify protein essential for balancing bone tissue
Pollution
2025-06-25
