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Researchers at the Optics and Photonics Research Center (CePOF) have succeeded in increasing the susceptibility of the fungus Candida albicans to drug treatment through light-activated therapy. The results of the study offer a promising alternative in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, a growing global problem that occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other parasites develop genetic mutations that render them resistant to drugs. In the study, published in the [...]

The population of one species of coral in the main island of the Alcatrazes Archipelago Wildlife Refuge (REVIS), located off the northern coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, retains about 20 tons of carbon per year. This amount is equivalent to the carbon emissions from burning 324,000 liters of gasoline. These results come from a study published in the journal Marine Environmental Research by researchers supported by FAPESP at the Institute of Marine Science of the Federal University [...]

Brazilian researchers have taken an important step toward precision medicine by identifying four genes that can predict which melanoma patients will not respond to immunotherapy. Although this treatment has revolutionized the fight against melanoma, the most aggressive and lethal form of skin cancer, it is still costly and variable in efficacy, which limits its use, especially in the SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde), the country’s national public health system. The goal is to use this finding [...]

 The coelacanth is known as a “living fossil” because its anatomy has changed little in the last 65 million years. Despite being one of the most studied fish in history, it continues to reveal new information that could transform our understanding of vertebrate evolution. This is revealed in a study published in the journal Science Advances by researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. Upon re-examining the [...]

A study conducted by researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has revealed the structure of the so-called “blue economy” in the country – the set of economic activities that depend directly on marine resources. Using an interregional input-output model, the researchers mapped the direct and indirect impacts of these activities. This highlighted the economic importance of the coast and its deep connection with the country’s interior. The research was conducted [...]

 A group supported by FAPESP and led by University of São Paulo (USP) researchers in Brazil has described a new genus of frogs, Dryadobates , also known as rocket frogs, which was previously considered a single species. The study was published in the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History. The researchers used techniques that allow the analysis of degraded DNA obtained from specimens preserved in alcohol or formalin and deposited in natural history collections. Adapted [...]

Researchers at State University of Campinas reveal predator-prey dynamics impacting saber-toothed tigers and antilocaprid species, leading to extinction and species reduction in Brazil. Researchers Uncover Predator-Prey Dynamics in Saber-Toothed Tiger Extinction Two groundbreaking studies conducted by researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo, Brazil, have unveiled the intricate predator-prey dynamics that played a pivotal role in the extinction of [...]

Growing demand for healthy wheat alternatives drives search for functional ingredients like partially defatted sunflower seed flour. Enrich breads with proteins, fibers, antioxidants. Boost in Search for New Functional Ingredients: Sunflower Seed Flour for Healthier Bread The growing demand for healthy alternatives to traditional wheat products has boosted the search for new functional ingredients. In this context, partially defatted sunflower seed flour (SF)—a by-product of industrial [...]

International team simulates spontaneous symmetry breaking at zero temperature using superconducting quantum processor, achieving milestone in quantum computing and condensed matter physics with over 80% fidelity. Scientists Achieve Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking Milestone For the first time, an international team of scientists has experimentally simulated spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) at zero temperature using a superconducting quantum processor. This groundbreaking achievement, [...]