São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) 

São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is one of the country's leading agencies for scientific and technological research. FAPESP supports research through grants and fellowships for projects in all areas of knowledge, submitted by researchers from public and private higher education and research institutions, government agencies, and companies based in the state of São Paulo. You can learn more about FAPESP at www.fapesp.br/en

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Latest News Releases from FAPESP

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 7-Oct-2025 16:11 ET (7-Oct-2025 20:11 GMT/UTC)

2-Oct-2025

People with Down syndrome have early neuroinflammation

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the University of São Paulo identify a new factor that explains the high prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in older people with Down syndrome. The discovery paves the way for disease prevention strategies in this population.

Journal

Alzheimer’s & Dementia

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1-Oct-2025

Combination of quantum and classical computing supports early diagnosis of breast cancer

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Simple quantum-classical neural networks achieve good results in classifying lesions with fewer computational parameters. Scientists from São Paulo State University demonstrated a hybrid model at an international symposium.

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25-Sep-2025

Super-resistant bacteria found in wild birds at a rehabilitation center on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A vulture recently arrived at the Santos Municipal Orchid Garden and an owl living in captivity for ten years were colonized by antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli.

Journal

Veterinary Research Communications

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