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Resembling an eel but phylogenetically close to the wolf fish, Tarumania walkerae spends its life buried in leaf-litter pools. The specimen used for the description was found during the dry season in the Amazon.

Abandoned areas of Brazilian savanna converted into pasture become closed forest with poor biodiversity, according to Brazilian researchers.

As published in Scientific Reports, research conducted in Brazil using magnetic resonance imaging points to variations in the volume of the insula, a brain region associated with body image.

Brazilian researchers find molecules in patients’ blood indicating which cases are likely to progress to metastasis or develop local relapse after treatment. Study also points to a novel therapeutic target.

An analysis of nine toothpastes found that none of them protects enamel or prevents erosive wear. Scientists stress the importance of diet and treatment by a dentist.

Brazilian researchers discover that in modified environments, Polistes satan wasps build nearby collaborative nests that function as a supercolony.

Unless the clearing of tropical forests is halted, the mean global temperature could rise an extra 0.8 °C, even with cuts in emissions from fossil fuels, scientists warn in an article in Nature Communications.

A study conducted in the US with a Brazilian first author aims to improve the formulation of drugs against metastatic breast cancer and reduce doses.

Brazilian researchers develop a system that analyzes agricultural products to identify different stages in fruit ripening.

Researchers obtain sterilizing protection in murine assays performed with recombinant Plasmodium vivax protein.

Brazilian firm Propark is developing a platform to provide the information required for urban tree management.

Findings of study conducted by Brazilian researchers suggest transmissibility period for yellow fever virus may be longer than previously thought.

Brazilian researchers analyzed genetic mutations associated with the disease, focusing on kidney transplant patients. The aim was to identify the most frequent variants, improving diagnosis and treatment.

Young men, ethnic minorities and people living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas are more likely to experience first-episode psychosis, according to a survey conducted in Europe and Brazil.

Sackler prize awarded by Tel Aviv University is third important international award won by Pedro Vieira, who works at Canada’s Perimeter Institute and at ICTP-SAIFR in Brazil.

Survey of artisanal fishing communities finds that one-third of main species caught are endangered, and food security is at risk.

Artificial intelligence system developed by firm supported by FAPESP's Innovative Research in Small Business Program (PIPE) reduced leak losses in a region of Rio de Janeiro State.

Technology developed by researchers at two Brazilian universities could help manage crop-attacking insects more effectively.

Ever since the tenth edition of Linnaeus’s Systema Naturae (1758), it was thought there was only one species, but new research describes six more.

Europa has an enormous ocean of warm liquid water under its frozen crust. The bottom of this ocean could be a similar environment to primitive Earth, potentially hosting microorganisms.

Study of nine city parks shows that 68% of captured mosquitoes belonged to only five species, benefited by decline in other species.

Study by Brazilian researchers shows infection by Zika caused death of cells from glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of malignant brain tumor in adults.

Goal is to use a mix of pelleted native seeds that will guarantee results for rural proprietors.

Studies conducted by Brazilian researchers and published in PLOS ONE and Scientific Reports also found compounds derived from Brazilian plants to be promising against hepatitis C.

Substance can be used in traps to attract and kill Asian citrus psyllid, helping control worst pest faced by citrus industry.

Study published in Science reveals that pollution particles from cities substantially affect storm cloud formation over tropical forests.

SOS Chuva, developed with FAPESP’s support, provides nowcasting with 1 km precision and can be downloaded free of charge. Researchers plan more apps for Civil Defense, farmers and other communities.

In a study conducted under the aegis of the Structural Genomics Consortium, Brazilian scientists have developed synthetic molecules that inhibit the activity of vaccinia-related protein kinases VRK1 and VRK2.

Technology developed by KartFly for entertainment market can also be used in logistics industry.

Study of twins exposed to Zika virus during pregnancy was conducted at the University of São Paulo’s Human Genome and Stem-Cell Research Center in Brazil. Results are published in Nature Communications.