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High-speed processing of viral genetic material from the first confirmed case in Brazil was possible thanks to the adaptation of an existing technique Researchers at the Joint UK-Brazil Center for Arbovirus Discovery, Diagnosis, Genomics and Epidemiology (CADDE) concluded in just 18 hours the complete genome sequencing of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) isolated from the first patient diagnosed with monkeypox confirmed in Brazil. The high speed in the processing of viral genetic material was [...]

A survey carried out by scientists from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP) in Ribeirão Preto showed that associate aerobic physical exercises with the use of the drug losartan, for high blood pressure, increased heart benefits in men. Scientists showed that physical activity increased heart rate variability in patients with hypertension taking losartan. Heart rate variability describes the oscillations in the intervals between consecutive [...]

Scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) found that the mask created to prevent contagion against Covid-19 is also effective against the flu virus, the influenza, which causes infection of the respiratory system with high mortality among vulnerable groups. The information comes from the São Paulo Research Foundation Agency (FAPESP). Already sold under the name Phitta Mask, the product was developed at the Institute of Chemistry of the University of São Paulo [...]

Manaus (AM) – The so-called Amazon +10, an offshoot of the Amazon +10 Program, launched during the Annual Meeting of the Task Force of Governors for Climate and Forests (GCF Task Force), held in Manaus in March of this year, will support research that contributes to the resolution of priority problems for sustainable progress in the Amazon region. The announcement was made during the Consecti and Confap National Forum, which takes place in the capital of Amazonas. The official opening [...]

With the emergence of the covid-19 virus, scientists around the world intensified research in which they sought ways to inactivate the infectious agent. For example, fabrics, clothing and even garbage bags were developed. Now, researchers have discovered that a Brazilian mask, already known to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, can also inactivate the flu virus (influenza). The Brazilian mask that protects against respiratory viruses is called Phitta Mask and has been available on the [...]

A Brazilian study reinforces the value and safety of leisure-time physical activities during pregnancy, even in a scenario of greater social vulnerability. Based on data from pregnant women in a city in Acre, the researchers associated the practice of at least 150 minutes of exercise per week, as recommended by the World Health Organization, with a reduction in the baby’s birth weight, which is positive for avoid consequences such as obesity and diabetes in childhood. And this without [...]

A Brazilian study reinforces the value and safety of leisure-time physical activities during pregnancy, even in a scenario of greater social vulnerability. Based on data from pregnant women in a city in Acre, the researchers associated the practice of at least 150 minutes of exercise per week, as recommended by the World Health Organization, with a reduction in the baby’s birth weight, which is positive for avoid consequences such as obesity and diabetes in childhood. And this without [...]

Researchers at Unicamp (State University of Campinas) treated a person infected with covid-19 using breast milk from a donor vaccinated against the new coronavirus. The patient treated had positive results of covid-19 for more than four months, with the presence of viral RNA detected in RT-PCR test. The case was published in an article in a scientific journal. HOW IT WORKED According to the researchers, the treatment was given to a patient with a rare genetic disease, which makes the [...]

FAPESP Agency * – A material with the potential to eliminate the COVID-19 virus on surfaces and, in addition, fight inflammatory complications of the disease in vivo was described by researchers at Functional Materials Development Center (CDMF) in article published in the magazine Scientific Reports. The group was based on a study published in 2020, in the magazine Nano Today which hypothetically pointed out the therapeutic potential of nanoceria (cerium oxide nanoparticle) in reducing [...]