Mental health
2026-03-09
Study traces genetic links between 14 psychiatric conditions and may facilitate future treatments
After comparing data from over one million diagnosed individuals, an international consortium of researchers grouped the disorders into five major categories.
Ecology
2026-03-04
Diversification of termite diets was made possible by genome modifications
Study reveals that evolutionary divergence occurred before ecological divergence, enabling these insects to feed on both wood and soil. Future discoveries may be applied to the production of biofuels.
Pollution
2026-02-25
Green turtle nests may bury ‘plastic rocks’ and endanger the species
Study observed accumulation of plastic on Trindade Island, Brazil’s easternmost territory, precisely in the depressions where turtles lay their eggs and hatchlings are born.
Study shows that combining cocoa clones with different post-harvest processes can balance sensory quality and functional benefits, opening up new possibilities for chocolate production.
Health
2026-03-16
Research shows that changes in breathing may be linked to hypertension
Scientists at the University of São Paulo discovered that neurons in a region called the lateral parafacial area constrict blood vessels during exhalation, which contributes to spikes in blood pressure.
Ecology
2026-03-11
The complete genome of the golden lancehead reveals how genes responsible for venom toxins evolved
One of the most complete sequencing projects ever performed on snakes worldwide serves as a reference for all jararaca vipers, which may contribute to new discoveries about toxins and the conservation of the species on Queimada Grande Island in Brazil, where it is critically endangered.
Climate change
2026-03-11
Reduced-impact management can promote forest recovery and carbon storage
Thirty years of research in the Amazon provides evidence that good timber harvesting practices increase above-ground biomass and can contribute to mitigating climate change.
Dengue virus
2026-03-11
Dengue vaccine remains 80.5% effective against severe cases after five years
Study published in Nature Medicine confirms that Butantan-DV protects against hospitalizations.
Health
2026-03-11
Sleep apnea aggravates muscle loss in people with COPD, research shows
A study of 44 patients shows that the combination of the two diseases reduces strength and physical performance, directly impacting quality of life.
Innovation
2026-03-11
Brazilian technology promises to increase hospital management efficiency
National solution detects billions in waste by measuring patients’ quality of life and cross-referencing the data with the actual cost of treatments.
Drug development
2026-03-11
National serum against bee sting poisoning to enter final testing phase
Biopharmaceutical developed at São Paulo State University with support from FAPESP receives financial support from the Ministry of Health for final phase of clinical trials.
