Search: 4293 news

Brazilian researchers discover one of the mechanisms of chemotherapy drug resistance in glioma and melanoma tumor cells and show that a combination of two drugs can make treatment more effective.

Three of the major discoveries given "2017 Breakthrough awards" by Physics World had researchers with FAPESP projects among their authors.

Researchers attending workshop at FAPESP discuss future of e-agriculture connected to Internet of Things and based on capacity to convert data into useful information.

Scientists at the Center for Research on Redox Processes in Biomedicine (Redoxome) show that an enzyme capable of ridding cells of an oxidizing substance can be found in different parts of the mitochondrion.

Brazilian scientists describe action of P2X7 receptor in signaling cell damage and show need for balance between immune system strategies to successfully combat infectious disease.

Fertilizing tropical grass pasture and supplementing Nelore bullocks’ diet with nutrients selected by Brazilian researchers result in lower greenhouse gas emissions and higher weight gain.

View was expressed by participants in the first Brazilian conference on Industry 4.0, hosted by one of Brazil’s leading industry associations.

Material developed in Brazil measures temperatures in the range of 80-750 kelvin (-193 °C to 476 °C) and, as described in Scientific Reports, could be used in manufacturing and biological processes.

Markers of infection found in blood of patients enabled Brazilian researchers to elucidate cellular signaling pathway involved in both defenses against this virus and formation of new neurons.

Brazilian scientists have identified six species of bacteria with the potential to be used as biolarvicides against the mosquito that transmits dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya.

Goal is to understand structural alterations undergone by skin exposed to infrared radiation.

Brazilian researchers combine mass spectrometry, 2D liquid chromatography and ion mobility to identify over 10,000 proteins in brain cells possibly involved in schizophrenia.

The crystal lattice configuration, in which information can be encoded, was selected for artistic appeal by the journal Physical Review B.

Brazilian scientists’ discovery of ways in which bacterium Xanthomonas citri modulates plant cell growth paves way for novel methods to control the disease.

DEV FieldConnect stores and controls sensor data, transmitting to the web for use in online monitoring.

Mission is to create biotechnological assets that increase plant resistance to climate change, and transfer technology to the productive sector.

Adult males of tetra Hyphessobrycon myrmex are a deep reddish-orange, while females and juveniles are pale yellow, according to study by Brazilian researchers.

Projects involving researchers in both countries aim to modernize energy mix, introduce distributed generation, and digitize grids.

CrowdPet compares photos of pets registered by owners with snaps of animals found in the street by volunteers.

Brazilian researcher develops innovative method of laser welding at high temperatures that enhances properties of AHS steel for applications in automotive and aerospace industries.

International initiative enables group of Brazilian and French researchers to seek biomarkers for early identification of people with propensity to develop severe manifestations of the three arboviruses.

Study may contribute to the feasibility of transistors with electrical currents consisting of the passage of one single electron at a time, with applications for future computers.

Brazilian researcher who heads a lab in the United States explains how biosynthesis of natural compounds is enabling innovation in drug development and production.

Physics manuals have considered niobium boride to be superconductive for more than six decades. This assumption has now been contested in a study conducted by researchers from Brazil and the United States.

Project PoupeMais will be tested on 10,000 account holders who are beneficiaries of the Brazilian government’s social programs.

US economist stresses role of engineers and importance of universities and research institutions in pursuing sustainable development. Watch video of Sachs’s talk at FAPESP.

Nationwide survey of patients with sepsis treated in Brazilian ICUs shows high mortality in both public and private healthcare systems.

Numerical simulations show the phenomenon displays unique behavior with entropy oscillation in the initial stage of the process. Entropy increases at the end, as expected, according to study.

Research by Brazilian scientists shows that emotional development of children born preterm should be evaluated as much as physical growth and motor skills.

Platform developed by Pebay with FAPESP’s support aggregates financial performance metrics and other data on private equity/venture capital funds.