In a study by the Federal University of São Paulo, rats that ingested the thickener over a prolonged period exhibited structural and inflammatory changes in the colon, as well as a loss of intestinal barrier integrity.
Climate change
2026-07-02
Study reveals how giant trees in tropical forests transport water to their uppermost branches
The study published in Science helps us understand the role of this little-studied type of vegetation in climate change. One percent of the tallest trees store more than half of the carbon in tropical forest ecosystems.
Computing
2026-07-01
New device advances computing that mimics the human brain
In systems inspired by neural networks and synapses, an oxide-based structure combines processing and memory into a single component, with the potential to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.
An analysis of the trajectories of more than 400 entrepreneurs supported by FAPESP shows that international experience helps circulate knowledge and is crucial for the success of technology-based businesses in São Paulo.
Sustainable agriculture
2026-07-15
Award-winning study describes strategy used by blue mold to devastate citrus fruits
Researchers from the State University of Campinas and the University of São Paulo have identified the chemical arsenal used by the pathogen to combat the defense systems of oranges, lemons, and tangerines. This finding suggests ways to combat the fungus without using pesticides.
FAPESP 2026 Conferences
2026-07-15
‘Large health databases enable the development of evidence-based public policies’
At the 4th FAPESP 2026 Conference, immunologist Manoel Barral-Netto emphasized that Brazil possesses one of the world’s largest collections of health information. The challenge is to transform this data into knowledge applicable to public health.
Climate change
2026-07-15
Platform presents integrated data on greenhouse gases in the Amazon
Digital Amazon, an initiative of the RCGI, a FAPESP Applied Research Center, consolidates data from satellites, towers, and sensors, enabling in-depth analyses of CO₂ emissions and absorption.
Health policies
2026-07-15
Depoliticization weakens AIDS activism in Brazil
After decades of playing a leading role in health policy, the social movement against the disease is fragmenting and losing momentum.
Ecology
2026-07-15
Connection between forests and rivers strengthens amphibians’ microbiome and protects them against a lethal fungus
A study involving a FAPESP-funded center concludes that conserving landscapes means more than just protecting isolated fragments.
Innovation
2026-07-08
Brazilian startup aims to manufacture custom-made human organs
The FAPESP-backed health tech company is now headquartered in Switzerland and is developing a platform to produce tissues in a lab. The goal is to obtain clinical approval for transplantation within ten years.
Climate change
2026-07-08
Cave reveals influence of Antarctica and El Niño on extreme rainfall in the South of Brazil
Researchers analyzed samples of sediment preserved in stalagmites to reconstruct the region’s climatic history. The 20th century saw one of the highest frequencies of extreme events in the last 7,500 years.
