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The event will take place from November 16 to 27 in Campinas, and registration is open until June 30.

Alexandre Antonelli, the first Brazilian researcher to lead the scientific division at Kew Gardens in London, tells Agência FAPESP about the effort to scan 7.4 million plant and fungal specimens, revealing that the British megaproject was inspired by a Brazilian initiative.

During the 3rd FAPESP 2026 Conference, Ernesto Mané Jr., head of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Sector at the Brazilian Embassy in Buenos Aires, outlined ways to maintain collaboration between the two countries.

Scientists at the State University of Campinas have identified a variable capable of predicting patients at higher risk of unfavorable disease progression by combining data on the radiodensity of visceral fat and muscle.

Molecule found on cell surfaces may pave the way for new therapies against tumor progression.

Estimates indicate that the number of cases has reached 9.4 million across Latin America and the Caribbean since the 1960s, according to articles published by Nature Group journals. The authors warn that strategies to combat the vector, the gunpowder midge, must differ from those used against Aedes.

Announced at FAPESP Week London, the initiative will address the diseases’ global expansion from social, climatic and geopolitical perspectives.

Study by a FAPESP-supported research center reveals distinct biochemical pathways that regulate pathogen neutralization and inflammatory responses.

Using AI modeling fed with experimentally validated data, researchers at the University of São Paulo predict the simultaneous impact of high temperatures, drought, and increased CO₂.

Researchers suggest that there are at least four frog phenotypes representing stages in their evolution in the sequestration of alkaloids, which are toxins found in insects and used by some lineages of anuran amphibians to combat predators and pathogens.

Researchers detected pathogenic species of Sporothrix in the internal organs of mammals, birds, and reptiles that were killed by vehicles on Brazilian roads. The study reveals a new reservoir for fungi and highlights the need for surveillance.

In an experiment, the Ac2-26 peptide protected neurons from cell death, which is characteristic of the condition. The study also demonstrated differences in disease progression and protection between males and females.

A study presented at FAPESP Week London used genetic sequencing of Brazil nut trees to understand how ecosystems recover after millennia of human management.

Located in the Cerrado biome, these regions can store up to 1,200 tons of carbon per hectare – about six times the average tropical rainforest biomass storage.

An experiment conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo showed that only a fraction of copper and magnesium present in Brazil nuts and cashews is rendered available by the human body.

Encapsulating Beauveria bassiana in a biopolymer made of cellulose and aluminum increased the viability of the fungus from 69% to 85% after five months of storage, providing a more sustainable alternative that releases the bioinsecticide over an extended period and reduces the need for new applications.

Autonomous learning technology developed by a FAPESP-supported startup filters out irrelevant images and reduces human error in surveillance.

The initiative, supported by FAPESP, aims to map genes associated with rare hereditary diseases to create “risk calculators” based on the diversity of the Brazilian population.

Scientists have collected over 2,600 specimens, forming a genetic reserve that serves as a “savings account” for the future of tilapia farming, which accounts for 65% of farmed fish production in Brazil.

The project, which was presented during FAPESP Week London, will use 3D laser scanning to create a digital model of the renovated building and establish an information management system for preventive maintenance.

The experimental technology, developed at an Applied Research Center at the State University of Campinas, is already accurate in over 80% of analyses. The research was presented during FAPESP Week London.

At the opening of FAPESP Week, participants celebrated the impact of bilateral cooperation and highlighted artificial intelligence and biotechnology as priority areas for the future.

During FAPESP Week London, expert Fernando Landgraf pointed out that, beyond its mineral potential, the country must master the stages of refining and producing inputs that are globally contested by the United States and China.

A research group at the University of São Paulo is producing liquid crystal nanoparticles containing therapeutic molecules that reduce inflammation in diseases such as psoriasis and vitiligo. The advances were presented at FAPESP Week London.

Computational tools were used to analyze the genetic material of 6,165 samples from 149 different types of Salmonella enterica subspecies

An international seminar organized by the Science Center for the Development of Basic Education brought together experts from eight countries.

Found in the Amazon, Pantanal, and Atlantic Forest, they were distinguished from what was previously known as a single species by integrating morphological analyses, molecular data, and interactions with host plants.

The Flood-Resilient Cities SCD, inaugurated at the Institute for Technological Research, will bring together government, universities, and companies to find solutions to the problem.

With pomegranate peel extract and simvastatin, the product proved effective in combating the infection, inflammation, and periodontal tissue loss caused by the disease.

The Foundation is promoting the FAPESP Week symposium in England for the third time, with the aim of consolidating and expanding partnerships in strategic areas such as energy transition and artificial intelligence.

Work supported by FAPESP is the result of an initiative by the Brazilian Soil Health Partnership, the Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture, and the Luiz de Queiroz Agricultural Studies Foundation.

The research analyzed tumor samples from over a thousand patients treated in Brazil’s national public health system.

The replacement of vegetation with materials such as asphalt, concrete, and masonry exacerbates warming, says a researcher from the University of São Paulo at an event organized by FAPESP and the NWO.

Model points to galaxy mergers as the cause of intense bursts of star formation and the formation of supermassive black holes, asserting that active galactic nuclei blocked the supply of raw material for new stars.

Recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists indicate an extension of the dry season from four to six months and an increase in the water deficit of more than 150 millimeters. These studies serve as a warning for 2026 and 2027, when a “super El Niño” is forecast.

Analysis of data from over 5,000 territories and 1,924 species of toads and frogs shows that two of the main theories about the biodiversity of plants, birds, and mammals in these habitats do not explain the richness of anuran amphibians on their own.

A scientific mission to the region by a FAPESP-supported RIDC shows how integrating deep tech with local knowledge can help regenerate ecosystems and produce global solutions.

Two unprecedented studies indicate that early nutritional monitoring can directly impact patient survival.

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.

Research indicates that rivers in different regions of the planet are undergoing profound transformations that exceed their capacity for resilience.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Initiative combines validation with a mandatory fund that transforms credits into investments for science and society.

A review of clinical studies carried out by researchers from São Paulo State University confirmed the safety of the supplement but found no significant effects on inflammatory markers in the body.

Research conducted by a FAPESP-supported center paves the way for producing chemical inputs widely used in industry, such as in medicines and cosmetics, where they act as active ingredients or stabilizers.

The assessment was made by the professor from the Federal University of Bahia during the 2nd FAPESP 2026 Conference. He also discussed the limitations of the current model, the need for objective criteria in educational policies, and the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching.

In ten years, levels of this type of pollution in São Paulo, Brazil, reached more than four times the limit recommended by the World Health Organization.