Scientists Discover That a Certain Nutrient Promotes Anti-Aging
According to the study, the amino acid taurine could be employed in anti-aging therapies. Our cells produce potentially toxic by-products known as “free radicals” when…
Agência FAPESP News
At SciTechDaily.com, read more about about research from the Agência FAPESP or São Paulo Research Foundation. Agência FAPESP has been a large part of popularizing science in Brazil and invests in many projects such as genomics and industrial engineering.
“Time Expansion” – Our Perception of Time Has Slowed
In the early stages of the epidemic, the majority of those who were confined to their homes said that they felt that time moved more…
Just 20 Minutes of Exercise a Day During Pregnancy Can Reduce the Risk of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes
The study found a link between at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week and lower birth weight, with less risk of childhood obesity…
Experimental Treatment Increases Skin Cancer Survival Rate by 25%
Experimental treatment with a protein-derived molecule reduced tumor growth and metastasis as well as increased the survival rate by 25% A recent study published in…
Scientists Discover How Certain Genetic Diseases Are Transmitted From Mother to Child
The study could serve as the basis for novel strategies to ensure that future generations are not affected by such diseases. Existing treatments are palliative,…
Research Shows Gravitational Action of Sun and Moon Influences Behavior of Plants and Animals
Research conducted at the University of Campinas in Brazil was driven by observations of fluctuations in autoluminescence caused by seed germination in cycles regulated by…
Aquatic Fungus Has Already Wiped Amphibians off the Map – Now Threatens Survival of Terrestrial Frogs
A water-borne fungus that has led to the extinction of several species of amphibians that spend all or part of their life cycle in water…
“Insect Apocalypse” – Study Reveals Drastic Decline of Aquatic Insect Population in Paraná River Basin
Analysis of data collected over 20 years suggests the decline is due to the construction of over 180 dams on the Paraná basin and its…
First Genetic Sequencing of Brazilian Pit Viper Completed – Reveals Origin of Toxins in Its Venom
In an article published in PNAS, researchers affiliated with Butantan Institute describe the genome of Bothrops jararaca and suggest the origin of genes responsible for…
Breakthrough: Magnetizing a Material Without Applying an External Magnetic Field
Researchers propose a method of magnetizing a material without applying an external magnetic field. The study shows that the phenomenon can be produced by means…
COVID-19 Creates Conditions for Emergence of Invasive “Superfungus” in Brazil
Fully occupied intensive care units (ICUs). Physically and mentally exhausted health workers. Chaotically overcrowded hospitals. These and similar problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Microorganisms Discovered on the Rio Grande Rise Are a Basis for Life and a Possible Origin of Metals
Researchers conducted the first large-scale survey of the microbiota present in the seamount’s ferromanganese crusts, describing bacteria and archaea involved in the nutrient cycle and…
High Dose of Vitamin D Fails to Improve Condition of Moderate to Severe COVID-19 Patients
A clinical trial was conducted with 240 patients who were given 200,000 IU of vitamin D3 on admission to hospital. The supplementation did not reduce…
Researchers Discover Why Lightning Branches and Flickers
Analysis of the first super slow motion recordings of upward flashes suggests a possible explanation for the formation of luminous structures after electrical discharges split…
Melatonin Produced in the Lungs Prevents COVID-19 Infection
The hormone acts as a barrier against SARS-CoV-2, blocking the expression of genes that encode proteins in cells serving as viral entry points, according to…
Food Replicator: Researchers Create Ingredients to Produce Food by 3D Printing
Food engineers in Brazil and France developed gels based on modified starch for use as “ink” to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing….
Two Anti-inflammatory Medications Shown to Accelerate Recovery From COVID-19
Monoclonal antibody tested by researchers at University of São Paulo and experimental drug given to patients in Italy by University of Pennsylvania research group promoted…
Fractal Signatures of COVID-19 Transmission Could Reduce Socio-Economic Impact of Lockdowns
Model developed by Brazilian researchers predicts spatial and temporal evolution of epidemic diseases and can help plan more effective social isolation programs with less socio-economic…
