Research from the State University of Campinas reveals that cycles of weight loss and weight regain affect more than just the numbers on the scale.
Paleontology
2026-01-26
First known lichen in the fossil record helped structure terrestrial ecosystems
Study confirms that the symbiosis between fungi and algae that dissolves rocks and was widely distributed across Earth 410 million years ago helped form the first soils.
Oncology
2026-01-21
Brazilian research reveals how some types of breast cancer ‘evade’ treatment
Discovery increased the number of known variations of the HER2 protein, the target of advanced drugs against the disease, from 13 to 90; diversity may explain resistance to therapies.
Bioengineering
2026-02-09
Biofilm made from fish skin could be a sustainable alternative for food packaging
Brazilian researchers developed the material using biopolymers extracted from an Amazonian species known as tambatinga as the raw material.
Neurobiology
2026-02-09
Synthetic oxytocin may prevent anxiety caused by social stress, according to a study in an animal model
Research from São Paulo State University shows that carbetocin, when administered before social stress situations, prevents anxiety in laboratory rats without having direct anxiolytic effects.
Health
2026-02-04
Study warns of nutritional risks of prolonged use of the drug omeprazole
Research conducted on rats reinforces the idea that proton pump inhibitors, which are widely used to treat stomach problems, can affect mineral absorption and compromise bone health.
Sustainable agriculture
2026-02-04
Modulated UV-C light increases the shelf life of guavas, study shows
Radiation was able to combat anthracnose, a fungal disease that causes dark lesions on the fruit, rendering it unfit for consumption.
Renewable energies
2026-02-04
‘Defect’ in catalysts improves performance in green hydrogen production
Researchers at the State University of Campinas have significantly increased the efficiency of low-cost materials using a simple approach to altering their structure.
Pollution
2026-02-04
Almost half of the world’s aquatic environments are severely contaminated by waste
A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo synthesized data from 6,049 contamination records on all continents over the last decade.
Sustainability
2026-02-04
Lack of information hinders regulation of ‘green’ nanopesticides
Scientists warn that terms such as “sustainable” must be used correctly and that the natural components of these products do not eliminate environmental concerns.
Pollution
2026-02-04
Seabirds ingest large quantities of pollutants, some of which have been banned for decades
Analyses of biological material from six migratory and one resident species in Brazil indicate similar concentrations of some persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including DDT and the formicide mirex, even in birds with different feeding habits.
