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.
Health
2025-05-21
Insulin resistance in the brain may be one of the factors linking Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy
In animal tests, researchers from the University of São Paulo observed that changes in insulin signaling in the brain affected both memory and the frequency and severity of seizures. The findings support clinical evidence and point the way to new therapeutic approaches.
Renewable energies
2025-05-21
Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells
The material is as efficient as silicon in generating clean energy and has lower production costs, greater lightness and flexibility. Its rapid degradation is one of the main obstacles to overcome to make its use viable.
Young researchers
2025-05-21
São Paulo School of Advanced Science in Ocean Literacy now accepting applications
Event will be promoted by the Institute of Marine Science of the Federal University of São Paulo between August 19th and September 1st.
The project developed by Food Research Center takes into account the eating habits and biodiversity of each country in the region.
Pollution
2025-05-21
Fully protected marine areas in Brazil are contaminated by microplastics
Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo used oysters and mussels as sentinel organisms to assess the presence of these pollutants. The results show that even the most restrictive sites for human presence have significant contamination.
Technology
2025-05-21
New Applied Research Center will invest more than BRL 40 million in center for research on 5G and generative AI
Created by Claro, FAPESP and the University of São Paulo, the initiative will involve more than one hundred researchers in the development of disruptive solutions in three areas: Smart Cities, Industry 4.0 and Agrotech.
Cancer
2025-05-19
Modification makes immunotherapy for blood cancer even more effective
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.
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.
Renewable energies
2025-05-21
Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells
Young researchers
2025-05-21
São Paulo School of Advanced Science in Ocean Literacy now accepting applications
Pollution
2025-05-21
Fully protected marine areas in Brazil are contaminated by microplastics
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
