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Bioactive Compound from Bacillus Licheniformis on Deception Island Researchers have uncovered a groundbreaking discovery on Deception Island in Antarctica, where the microorganism Bacillus licheniformis has been found to produce a bioactive compound with immense potential across various industries. This bioactive compound exhibits properties that make it a promising candidate for applications in food production, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the development of biodegradable [...]

Brazilian researchers pioneer global methodology projecting animal responses to climate change impacts between 2050-2100 for various species. Brazilian Researchers Develop Global Methodology for Animal Response to Climate Change With a pioneering, comprehensive approach on a global scale, Brazilian researchers have developed a methodology that allows them to project the physiological responses of herds of different production animal species to the impacts of climate change between 2050 [...]

An article published in the journal Communications Medicine points to a correlation between disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field resulting from solar storms and an increase in the frequency of heart attacks, especially among women. The authors reached this conclusion by analyzing data from the public health network of São José dos Campos, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, recorded between 1998 and 2005, a period considered to be one of intense solar activity. Focusing on [...]

Average tree size across the Amazon has increased by 3.2% every decade consistent with a response to rising carbon dioxide levels, a new study suggests.   The new research published in Nature Plants by a global team of tropical forest scientists shows that the average size of trees in Amazon forests has increased over recent decades. The team of almost a hundred researchers monitored the size of trees in 188 permanent plots and discovered that the increase has continued for at [...]

Brazilian researchers, in partnership with French institutions, have developed a tool that can predict how patients will respond to natalizumab, one of the most commonly used drugs for treating multiple sclerosis. Despite its effectiveness, about 35% of users do not respond completely to therapy and experience a return of symptoms within two years of starting treatment. Additionally, while it helps reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks and slows disease progression, it can cause [...]

New research reveals exercise alters heart-controlling nerves, improving care for heart issues. Prioritize heart health with targeted interventions. New Research: Exercise Alters Heart Nerve Control Frequent exercise has long been known to have numerous benefits for cardiovascular health, but recent research has unveiled a fascinating new dimension to its effects. It appears that exercise not only strengthens the heart muscle itself but also induces significant changes in the nerves that [...]

Recent restrictions on public policies and healthcare for transgender people in several countries, including Brazil, threaten to dismantle existing care structures for this population and could lead to setbacks. This warning is contained in an article published in the scientific journal Nature Medicine by a group of Brazilian researchers. The text discusses the new resolution (No. 2,427), issued by the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) in April. The resolution banned the [...]

A study published in the journal One Earth points out that risk assessments for diseases transmitted by infected animals (zoonotic) and by vectors (such as mosquitoes) need to be unified and integrated. Such actions could help prevent these diseases, which tend to increase due to climate change. The study was led by researchers from the Nucleus of Analysis and Synthesis of Nature-Based Solutions (BIOTA Synthesis), supported by FAPESP within the scope of the [...]

A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, and almonds, has shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects against bacteria that cause periodontal disease. It is expected that the substance, released in a controlled manner through polymers, will help with nonsurgical treatments as an alternative to antibiotics for controlling microorganisms. In in vitro laboratory studies, researchers at the [...]