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In the lush, fossil-rich landscapes of northeastern Brazil, a monumental discovery has captivated paleontologists and the public alike. Researchers from leading Brazilian universities have unveiled Dasosaurus tocantinensis, a colossal sauropod dinosaur that roamed the Earth approximately 120 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous Aptian stage. This new species, detailed in a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, not only expands our understanding of [...]

Nearly three years after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was declared over, conservative estimates suggest that between 80 million and 400 million people worldwide have long COVID. This chronic condition associated with the infection is linked to more than 200 symptoms, including fatigue and shortness of breath, as well as neuropsychiatric issues ranging from cognitive dysfunction and sleep disorders to depression and memory loss. These issues impact quality of life and hinder the performance of daily [...]

Nearly three years after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was declared over, conservative estimates suggest that between 80 million and 400 million people worldwide have long COVID. This chronic condition associated with the infection is linked to more than 200 symptoms, including fatigue and shortness of breath, as well as neuropsychiatric issues ranging from cognitive dysfunction and sleep disorders to depression and memory loss. These issues impact quality of life and hinder the performance of daily [...]

The São Paulo Metropolitan Area (SPMA) in Brazil has approximately 22 million inhabitants and consumes an average of 61.6 cubic meters (61,600 liters) of water per second. Although nearly the entire public water supply originates from surface sources, it is estimated that about 18% of total consumption relies on aquifers through approximately 14,000 private wells. Aquifers contribute approximately 347 million cubic meters of water per year. However, two-thirds of these wells are not [...]

A study conducted by researchers at the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture at the University of São Paulo (CENA-USP) and published in the journal Environmental Sciences Europe identified residues of different classes of antibiotics in the Piracicaba River, one of the main waterways in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The study also assessed how these substances accumulate in fish and how an aquatic plant widely found in the region, Salvinia auriculata, can partially [...]

The Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group ( GNano ) at the University of São Paulo's São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC-USP) in Brazil has discovered a way to transform hydroxyapatite, a bioceramic material, into a nanoparticle with enhanced intrinsic luminescence. This paves the way for the use of biocompatible, low-cost nanomaterials in biomedical imaging techniques. "We've demonstrated that the incorporation of carbonate groups into the hydroxyapatite structure increases [...]

A colony of leafcutter ants is home to more than just one species. Each year, studies reveal new layers of complexity in these ecosystems, where various fungi and bacteria thrive alongside the ants, resulting in countless interactions and the production of unknown compounds. In their latest study, researchers affiliated with São Paulo State University (UNESP) and the University of São Paulo (USP), supported by FAPESP, demonstrate how bacteria in the colonies respond to different diets [...]

The Groundbreaking Discovery at USP: Neurons Linking Breathing to Blood Pressure Control Researchers at the University of São Paulo (Universidade de São Paulo, USP) have made a pivotal advancement in understanding hypertension by identifying specific neurons that connect respiratory patterns to cardiovascular regulation. This finding sheds light on why some patients experience persistent high blood pressure despite medication, opening doors to novel therapies rooted in neuroscience. [...]

The Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group (GNano) at the University of São Paulo's São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC-USP) in Brazil has discovered a way to transform hydroxyapatite, a bioceramic material, into a nanoparticle with enhanced intrinsic luminescence. This paves the way for the use of biocompatible, low-cost nanomaterials in biomedical imaging techniques. "We've demonstrated that the incorporation of carbonate groups into the hydroxyapatite structure increases the [...]