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Health Overtraining affects the brain’s chemical regulation, study shows
Experiments with mice reveal that overtraining keeps dopamine levels in the brain elevated during rest. This change may be linked to symptoms such as anxiety and sleep disturbances.
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 | Marker assesses risk of stomach cancer progression
Researchers at University of Campinas have developed a new indicator, called VMD, to assess the risk of stomach cancer progression. The method involves analyzing a patient's body composition using CT scans and calculating the difference in density between visceral fat and muscle.
Health Study shows that high consumption of condensed milk triggered a rapid inflammatory response in abdominal fat that extended to the lungs.
Conservation Researchers at USP are developing an innovative tool to assist the Federal Police in combating the illegal timber trade in the Amazon.
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 2025
In 2025, FAPESP increased its disbursements for Scholarships/Fellowships and Research Grants by 30% compared to 2024. A total of 32,600 projects received funding through these two categories, which is 20.6% more than the previous year.
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