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Study shows that the liver receives and sends a series of metabolism-related products derived from the gut microbiome to the heart.

Combining field research data with climate model projections, a study has reconstructed the activity of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation – one of the main drivers of the Earth’s climate – throughout the Holocene. Projected scenarios for the future are unlike anything seen in the last 6,500 years.

Project developed in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, allows for the highly efficient extraction of aromatic and bioactive compounds, reducing logistics costs and increasing beer quality.

Analyses show that a sugarcane spittlebug, found in the Southeast and South of Brazil since the 1960s, was mistaken for other species that are similar to the naked eye.

The topic was addressed in a workshop organized by the project “Democlites – Democracy, Climate, and Ecological and Social Transition,” a joint initiative of Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and USP supported by FAPESP.

Work carried out at the State University of Campinas used environmentally friendly solvents and ultrasonic waves to remove the substance and increase its absorption by the body.

FAPESP-supported startup creates immersive educational solutions ranging from academic laboratories to team training in industries.

A study has identified more than 257,000 species of bacteria and archaea in velozias, which are plants that thrive in extreme environments of drought, heat, and poor soil, such as this mountainous savannah ecoregion. The results could guide conservation initiatives and biotechnological solutions for soil management in arid conditions.

This assessment was made by participants at an event promoted by FAPESP, the Brazilian Association of State Environmental Agencies, and the Vale Technological Institute during COP30.

At an event in the Blue Zone at COP30, the physicist and climatologist stated that the world is close to surpassing the 1.5 °C average warming limit and is heading towards 2.8 °C.

Developing nations hold most of the mineral reserves essential for clean energy and already have experience and a pioneering spirit in creating new markets, such as bioenergy and electric cars, according to participants in a panel discussion promoted by FAPESP at COP30.

One of the world’s leading experts on the fruit, Hervé Rogez, a professor at the Federal University of Pará, warns about the social, environmental, and economic impacts of “açaízation” in the Amazon.

In a panel discussion held in the Blue Zone of the conference, a Brazilian IPCC researcher said that discussions on the subject must reach society through accessible communication without losing scientific rigor.

The margin must be defined as a reference point in the COP30 negotiations, assess members of the Scientific Council of the climate conference presidency.

In an article published in a scientific journal, the group emphasizes that Brazil must align its domestic policies with international commitments.

Coastal ecosystems are being affected by the rising sea level associated with the expansion of real estate development; Marine scientist Omar Defeo, a professor at Uruguay’s University of the Republic, addressed this topic during the FAPESP Day Uruguay symposium.

Professor Sérgio de Zen presented the project during the FAPESP Day Uruguay symposium. An investment of USD 20 million over five years is planned.

One of the main objectives is to encourage collaboration between researchers from the Uruguayan institution and their counterparts at the Pasteur Institute of São Paulo.

A book describing the history of one of the Foundation’s most successful and competitive funding programs was launched on November 6. The event brought together former program beneficiaries who now hold prominent positions in the national research community.

The dried specimen of the amphibian, collected by herpetologist Doris Cochran in 1963 in what is now a residential neighborhood of Curitiba, Brazil, is stored in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in the United States.

Bacteriophages, or phages for short, can kill bacteria and may be used to combat hospital infections and food contamination.

Researchers from a FAPESP-supported research center point to 410,000 hectares of land in cities that could be regenerated.

Researchers at the State University of Campinas used a product from native stingless bees to extract bioactive compounds, such as caffeine, from chocolate manufacturing waste. This process adds nutritional and commercial value to an ingredient that is usually discarded.

Led by scientists from the University of São Paulo, the studies help clarify the roles of STIP1 and Maspin in vital cell processes and pave the way for advances related to cancer and applications in regenerative medicine.

Mathematical tool aims to minimize total capital and operating costs while ensuring robust performance in the face of instabilities in the supply of renewable energy, since the sun and wind are intermittent sources.

The climate scientist was the first scientific coordinator of the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in the Amazon (LBA).

The initiative brings together documents, photos, and interviews with scientists who, since 1962, have advanced knowledge on topics including biodiversity, climate change, and traditional communities through their research.

A group from the Federal University of the ABC tested the substance on rats and obtained positive results. The group is now seeking partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials.

An analysis of 70 plastic children’s products sold in Brazil revealed chemical contamination in most samples, with levels up to 15 times higher than permitted. Barium, lead, chromium, and antimony were the most commonly found toxic elements.

Researchers revisit advances in generating genetically modified plants that prevent bedbugs, beetles, weevils, and woodworms from digesting starch.

Results from a study conducted in a natural area in the municipality of São Paulo (Brazil) may help estimate the effects of climate change on disease transmission risk in the biome.

The formulation seeks to block the transmission of canine visceral leishmaniasis in order to protect both animals and humans.

Findings contribute to the search for new targets against hospital infections.

The research used network theory to analyze the ecological connectivity of 28 areas in the northwest of the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

Regions most vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation produce the least local knowledge on the subject.

With COP30 in Belém approaching, the ideas of the former French Minister of Justice are gaining momentum, inviting us to rethink multilateralism and the structure of the institutions that shape the world.

A three-year study of 77 people showed that analyzing myocardial deformation during contraction can predict the risk of death.

Technology created by a startup supported by FAPESP accelerates patient recovery and improves biological integration.

A study by the University of São Paulo shows that meditation promotes physical relief and psychological balance for women with temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

The study investigated compounds that can be used as electrolytes in sodium-ion devices. Sodium is an abundant and widely distributed element. The equipment shows great promise for storing surplus energy from solar and wind farms.

Low-cost device quickly detects BDNF concentrations. Scientist at the University of São Paulo says the next step is to obtain a patent.

At least 35 individuals of the endangered Lear's macaw have been killed by electrocution in the semi-arid region of Bahia, Brazil, in 2025. Replacing 10% of the riskiest poles could prevent 80% of these deaths.

Often treated as waste from the pulp and paper industry, lignin, a polymer responsible for the rigidity of plant cell walls, has increased the stability and effectiveness of herbicide nanoparticles.

One way Re.green compensates its investors is by selling carbon credits sequestered by restored areas. The calculation methodology is based on the results of a project supported by FAPESP.

Standardization opens up possibilities for developing preclinical trials of new drug classes that focus on calorie burning.

According to a study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies, the abundant biodiesel by-product increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells since water oxidation is slow and inefficient.

Research shows that areas with 50% deforestation near residential areas or fragmented vegetation allow greater contact between mosquitoes and humans. Amid the discussions for COP30, the study helps us understand the link between forest destruction and the spread of the disease.

To test the hypothesis, researchers from Brazil, the United States, and Japan built bench-scale reactors that simulate the interaction between hydrothermal fluids and primitive ocean water.

Using computational engineering techniques to simulate weight and gravitational stress on sauropod femurs, researchers from Brazil, Germany, and Argentina have demonstrated that these giant quadrupeds could generally remain standing for feeding, mating, and defense.

The plant family can store twice as much water as trees such as ipê, mahogany, and eucalyptus, according to a study conducted at São Paulo State University. Preliminary results were presented during the Brazil-France 2025 Forum “Forests, Biodiversity, and Human Societies”.