Genomics
2026-05-20
South American Indigenous peoples are diverse and descend from a third wave of migration
A FAPESP-funded study using whole-genome data from across the continent tells a more detailed story of its settlement. The study was featured on the cover of Nature.
Innovation
2026-05-13
Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon
The U.S. space agency used a device developed by a startup supported by FAPESP to monitor the sleep patterns, physical activity, and interactions of astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission.
Biographic profile
2026-05-08
The making of an intellectual educated for the world
From his childhood in hinterland Bahia state to global recognition, Milton Santos’s life reveals a mindset forged through academic rigor and defiance in the face of racism and the transformative experience of exile.
Young researchers
2026-05-20
Registration is now open for the São Paulo School of Advanced Science in FoodOmics
The event, organized by the State University of Campinas, aims to promote understanding of the potential of omics technologies in science, engineering, food technology, and nutrition.
Obesity
2026-05-20
Scientists discover how a father’s obesity affects his children’s metabolism
Experiments with rodents show that metabolic dysfunction is “transmitted” to offspring through molecules present in sperm, causing them to become pre-diabetic. This phenomenon is reversible through weight loss before conception.
Climate change
2026-05-20
RCGI launches carbon credit registry with scientific rigor
Initiative combines validation with a mandatory fund that transforms credits into investments for science and society.
Agriculture
2026-05-20
Research outlines strategy to protect Amazonian cocoa against witches’ broom
The study identified cultivars that maintain high productivity and resilience against attacks from the disease, paving the way for more sustainable cultivation in the region
Neuroscience
2026-05-20
The duration of depression may influence how severely the disease alters the brain
Researchers from the universities of São Paulo and Oxford show that the duration of the disorder and severity of symptoms are associated with differences in functional brain connections, which may pave the way for personalized treatments.
Virology
2026-05-20
Sabiá virus has been circulating in Brazil for 142 years and mutating, study finds
Researchers at a FAPESP-supported center developed a new method and identified the infection in two patients who died from acute hemorrhagic and neurological syndrome in São Paulo in 2019 and 2020.
Climate change
2026-05-20
Extreme weather events threaten river ecosystems
Research indicates that rivers in different regions of the planet are undergoing profound transformations that exceed their capacity for resilience.
Health
2026-05-18
Creatine improves physical performance but does not necessarily reduce inflammation
Despite its popularity, researchers at São Paulo State University found no significant effects on inflammatory markers in the body after reviewing studies on the supplement.
