Ecology
2025-08-06
Corals in Brazilian archipelago capture carbon equivalent to the burning of 324,000 liters of gasoline per year
A single species found in the Alcatrazes Archipelago, brain coral, produces around 170 tons of calcium carbonate annually. This represents the retention of approximately 20 tons of carbon in mineral form, which can last for centuries or millennia. A study by the Federal University of São Paulo highlights the potential ecosystem services provided by subtropical corals.
Evolution
2025-07-28
New examination of fish considered a ‘living fossil’ changes our understanding of vertebrate skull evolution
Researchers reanalyzed the skull musculature of coelacanths, a group of fish that has existed for 400 million years, and concluded that many structures had been incorrectly described. The study was published in Science Advances by researchers from the University of São Paulo and the Smithsonian Institution.
Amazon
2025-07-21
Amazon degradation increases by 163% in two years, while deforestation falls by 54% in the same period
“Negative balance” of biome protection recorded between 2022 and 2024 could jeopardize Brazil’s international goals, warn Brazilian researchers and their international collaborators in the journal Global Change Biology.
In mice, researchers observed increased intestinal stem cell proliferation and organ regeneration in the post-fasting period. However, depending on the diet and genetic profile, this can increase the risk of tumors.
Health
2025-08-06
Study reveals role of redox protein in hypertension
Discovery at the Center for Redox Processes in Biomedicine showed positive results in hypertensive rats and therapeutic potential.
Knowledge diffusion
2025-08-06
Systemic Change and Sustainability is the theme of a São Paulo School of Advanced Science
Insper is holding an event supported by FAPESP that will explore key areas for sustainable transformation. Register by August 15.
Climate change
2025-08-06
Decline of seed-dispersing animals hinders fight against climate change
International team of researchers issues global warning about the need to include frugivores in conservation, forest restoration, and climate change mitigation strategies.
Sustainability
2025-08-06
Blend of vegetable oils offers a perennial and sustainable option for producing bioplastics
A study conducted at São Paulo State University characterized the properties of a formulation containing chemically modified flaxseed and Brazil nut oils.
Medicine
2025-08-06
Clinical and genetic data may help predict responses to psychosis treatments
In a study of 141 patients, researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo and collaborators evaluated different models to predict which patients would benefit from risperidone treatment.
Oncology
2025-07-30
Study identifies genes that can predict response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients
Brazilian researchers develop precision tool that can predict immunotherapy treatment failure, with the potential to personalize therapies and reduce healthcare costs.
Astrophysics
2025-07-30
Study proposes a new window for dark matter research
Model considers two DM particles, one stable and one unstable, as well as a vector mediator similar to the photon but with mass, which would promote interaction with ordinary matter particles.
Knowledge diffusion
2025-08-06
Systemic Change and Sustainability is the theme of a São Paulo School of Advanced Science
Health
2025-08-06
Study reveals role of redox protein in hypertension
Climate change
2025-08-06
Decline of seed-dispersing animals hinders fight against climate change
Sustainability
2025-08-06
Blend of vegetable oils offers a perennial and sustainable option for producing bioplastics
Medicine
2025-08-06
Clinical and genetic data may help predict responses to psychosis treatments
Health
2025-08-06
Study points to contraindications for intermittent fasting
Astrophysics
2025-07-30
Study proposes a new window for dark matter research
Urban forests
2025-07-30
Researchers create “pruning software” to reduce risk of urban tree falls
