Researchers at the University of São Paulo analyzed data from 89 mother-father-baby triads and concluded that the higher the father’s body mass index, the smaller the baby, and that this can influence the baby’s health far into adulthood.
Energy transition
2024-11-20
Emerging countries can contribute almost half the target for reduction of CO2 emissions from global transportation
The use of biofuels in Brazil and other developing countries can avoid some 400 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 2030, according to a report produced by an International Energy Agency task force led by researchers affiliated with the FAPESP Bioenergy Research Program.
Public health
2024-11-13
Multidrug-resistant bacterium posing a global public health threat is detected in Northeast Brazil
This particular strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae had previously been detected in the United States. The bacterium frequently causes infections in hospitals, is not eliminated by any existing antibiotic, and is especially dangerous for people with low immunity.
Biodiversity
2024-11-27
Study shows why it is beneficial to preserve native forest around agricultural areas
While studying a region of vineyards in the interior of the state of São Paulo, researchers observed that the most preserved sites had a greater diversity of birds and the ecological functions they perform.
The strategy developed at the State University of Campinas consists of submitting the ingredient to heat treatment and combining it with guarana extract and vitamin D. The result could become an alternative to animal products.
Dentistry
2024-11-25
Photodynamic therapy with annatto colorant found to be effective against bad breath
The study involved 52 mouth-breathing children aged 6-12 with halitosis. The results are published in PLOS ONE.
Water resources
2024-11-25
Rainwater is insufficient to replenish the Guarani Aquifer owing to overuse and drought, study warns
The Guarani Aquifer is the source of drinking water for some 90 million people and is being overused in several areas of São Paulo state (Brazil). The researchers deployed stable isotopes to estimate the relative contributions of rainwater and groundwater to the maintenance of springs in the region.
Obesity
2024-11-25
Study published in Nature reveals new factor involved in controlling calorie expenditure
Researchers from the University of Oxford and the State University of Campinas have discovered a neuropeptide that acts on the peripheral nervous system, outside the brain, to speed up metabolism. The finding opens the way to more efficient and cheaper treatments for obesity.
Health
2024-11-25
Bringing genomics into public policy requires greater awareness, professional training, and investment
WHO advisory group publishes first article in scientific journal outlining challenges and actions that can help make the field more equitable and promote progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, including rare ones.
Neuroscience
2024-11-20
Cerebellar atrophy in epilepsy patients is linked to the disease, not to medication use, says study
Discovery contributes to advances in understanding of the disorder; study is one of the most comprehensive on the subject, with samples from 1,600 patients, including Brazilians.
Epidemiology
2024-11-20
Enzyme produced by pathogenic fungus helps evade immune system and facilitates infection
Researchers at the University of São Paulo found 62 proteins specific to spores of Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungal species that causes lung disease. The study, published in Nature Microbiology, showed that at least one of these proteins inhibits human defense mechanisms.
Biodiversity
2024-11-27
Study shows why it is beneficial to preserve native forest around agricultural areas
Dentistry
2024-11-25
Photodynamic therapy with annatto colorant found to be effective against bad breath
Water resources
2024-11-25
Rainwater is insufficient to replenish the Guarani Aquifer owing to overuse and drought, study warns
Energy transition
2024-11-20
Emerging countries can contribute almost half the target for reduction of CO2 emissions from global transportation
Innovation
2024-11-20
Newborn blood spot test extended to detect more than 50 immunodeficiencies
Epidemiology
2024-11-20
Enzyme produced by pathogenic fungus helps evade immune system and facilitates infection
Young researchers
2024-11-20
São Paulo School of Advanced Science in High-Dimensional Modeling opens for enrollment
Entomology
2024-11-18
