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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)

Green tea improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in obese mice

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study in an animal model analyzed the muscle metabolism of guinea pigs on a high-calorie diet. Ultimately, consumption of the plant extract increased the expression of genes associated with glucose uptake and the activity of an essential metabolic enzyme.

Journal: Cell Biochemistry and Function
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Cerrado wetlands are legally protected but neglected in practice

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Non-compliance with the law, facilitated by errors in the technical language used in environmental licensing, has already led to the loss of over 580,000 hectares of native vegetation, 61% of which has been converted for agricultural use.

Journal: Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Artificial intelligence assessment indicates stress levels in farmed Amazonian fish

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Brazilian researchers have developed a tool that can be used to improve animal welfare by assessing tambaqui fish based on the coloration of the lower half of their bodies. Brazil is the world’s largest producer of this species.

Journal: Aquaculture
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Variations in glucose levels may indicate severity of heart attack damage

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Results from research conducted in Brazil show that glycemic delta is associated with the size of the heart attack and the strength of heart contractions. Acute myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in Brazil.

Journal: Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Study confirms that inactive parents contribute to sedentary behavior in their children

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 are recommended to engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. When parents maintain an active routine, their children are more likely to follow suit. According to research by São Paulo State University involving 182 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, mothers’ influence in encouraging physical activity was more than twice that of fathers.

Journal: Sports Medicine and Health Science
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Ancestry and genetic variants influence the risk of colorectal cancer

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The disease is the third most common type of cancer in Brazil, excluding non-melanoma skin tumors. Between 5% and 10% of cases are hereditary.

Journal: JCO Global Oncology
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Protein deficiency during pregnancy and lactation may compromise sperm viability in offspring

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research with rats has shown that a maternal diet lacking protein during these stages leads to changes in the structure and function of the epididymis, which would explain impairments in motility, viability, and sperm concentration in male offspring.

Journal: Biology Open
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Deforestation accounts for 74% of rainfall reduction and 16% of temperature increase in the Amazon during the dry season, study says

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

For the first time, research led by scientists at the University of São Paulo quantifies the impact of forest loss and global climate change on the biome.

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

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