In experiments conducted at the University of São Paulo, tumor stem cells became less able to proliferate and invade tissues when the production of the prion protein was blocked by gene editing; the results suggest that the molecule could be a therapeutic target.
Brazilian researchers have conducted a comprehensive study of the effects of seizures during development. The findings could lead to new treatments for autism, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia and epilepsy.
Detected in the state of Ceará, Brazil, the novel coronavirus has similarities with the coronavirus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome, first identified in 2012. Experiments to find out whether it can infect humans are set to take place during 2025.
Discovery by researchers at a FAPESP-supported research center could boost studies on the biological role of h15-LOX-2 and the development of new drugs.
Material shows potential for use in drug delivery and tissue support systems in the human body.
Application of iron sulfate in a degraded area of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, in central Brazil, reduced nutrient availability and contained exotic species, allowing grasses typical of the Cerrado biome, adapted to poor soils, to regrow.
In rodent experiments, a cellulose product with silver nanoparticles was able to reduce microbial colonies in skin lesions, speeding up healing; treatment could benefit people with diabetic foot, burns, and bedridden patients with pressure ulcers.
Researchers tested different concentrations of the substance on dental pulp cells. Results show promise for dental tissue repair.
Characteristics of social immune memory were observed in colonies of Atta sexdens exposed to four different pathogenic fungi. The insects increased their cleaning behavior one week and one month after initial contact, but not after 60 days.
Research conducted at the Butantan Institute seeks to identify a compound that can be used in both the prevention and treatment of arboviruses.
The Federal University of São Carlos has developed a process that uses sugarcane molasses as a substrate in one of the stages of the chitosan production process. The polymer can also be used to control agricultural pests and to produce biofilms and drug-carrying capsules.
Innovation created by healthtech supported by FAPESP showed the lowest estimation error among all non-invasive methods already available in the world.
Innovation created by healthtech supported by FAPESP showed the lowest estimation error among all non-invasive methods already available in the world.