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Health Heat waves and pollution increase stroke risk in older adults, study finds
Data from research conducted in São Paulo and presented at FAPESP Week Netherlands show that physical exercise and cardiovascular prevention are the best strategies for protecting the brain.
Ethology Cultural traditions of animals can contribute to strategies for protecting them
Research suggests that behaviors such as using tools, gathering food, and vocalization dialects in primates should be preserved.
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CIÊNCIA SP | MORE EFFICIENT SODIUM CAPACITORS
A study carried out at the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) might help improving sodium supercapacitors, essential for electric cars and stabilization of solar and wind power grids.
Health Study shows that high consumption of condensed milk triggered a rapid inflammatory response in abdominal fat that extended to the lungs.
Dentistry Artificial saliva in form of a mouthwash developed by FOB-USP researchers might help in dental treatment of head and neck cancer patients.
Agriculture A study has shown that grafting can be a strategic ally in combating gummosis, a disease that affects citrus trees and causes severe agricultural losses.
Biofuels A research funded by FAPESP and carried out at the University of Campinas shows that using biochar in agave crops might increase plant biomass by 60%.
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Annual Report FAPESP 2024
FAPESP funded 27,095 scholarships/fellowships and research grants, 18% more than in the previous year and a record high in the historical series.
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