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An international team of researchers has discovered a new component of the peripheral nervous system that acts by increasing energy metabolism in the body. The finding paves the way for the development of simpler and cheaper drugs to control obesity and weight gain, regardless of the amount of food ingested. In an article published in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom and the Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center (OCRC) – funded by [...]

An international team of researchers has discovered a new component of the peripheral nervous system that acts by increasing energy metabolism in the body. The finding paves the way for the development of simpler and cheaper drugs to control obesity and weight gain, regardless of the amount of food ingested. In an article published in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom and the Obesity and Comorbidities Research [...]

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a life-threatening fungal infection that occurs when conidia (spores) from the Aspergillus fungus are inhaled and establish an infection in the lungs, particularly in individuals with a weakened immune system, allowing the fungus to spread beyond the lung tissue into the bloodstream. Treatment options are scant. When the specific pathogen is Aspergillus fumigatus, mortality can be as high as 90%. Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in [...]

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are found almost everywhere—in the air, soil, oceans, and even inside our bodies. These fragments, created by the breakdown of larger plastic items or from synthetic fibers in clothing, are a growing environmental problem. Even smaller nanoplastics, which are invisible to the naked eye, are even more dangerous. They can pass through biological barriers and harm vital organs. Scientists recently found nanoplastics in the human brain, raising [...]

A recent study from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) has found that using infrared light along with regular physical therapy could be a new way to relieve nerve pain in people with diabetes. This type of nerve damage, called peripheral diabetic neuropathy, often affects the legs and feet. It’s a common and painful complication for people with diabetes, often worsening over time if blood sugar isn’t well-controlled. Nerve pain from diabetic neuropathy [...]

A recent study from the University of Würzburg unveiled a key enzyme involved in producing selenoproteins, opening new strategies for treating certain types of cancer in children. Selenoproteins are crucial for several biological functions, including the breakdown of harmful substances, immune system support, and regulating metabolic processes. However, in specific contexts, these proteins can be misused and shield cancer cells from death. One such protein, glutathione peroxidase 4 [...]

A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) found high levels of contamination on Perequê Beach in Guarujá, a city on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil, with plastic litter and cigarette butts predominating. The detailed survey, one of only a few of the kind conducted worldwide, will contribute to the implementation of public policies to mitigate the problem. An article reporting the results is published in [...]

An article published in the journal Food Research International describes a scientific study in which nanoencapsulated anthocyanins passed through the digestive system without being degraded, were absorbed efficiently, and reached more organs and tissues than unencapsulated anthocyanins, increasing the benefits to the organism. The study was supported by FAPESP via three projects ( 13/07914-8 , 22/12834-2 and 23/01396-7 ). Anthocyanins are pigments [...]

The strategy developed at the University of São Paulo uses magnetic nanoparticles that bind to microplastics and nanoplastics and permit their removal with the aid of a magnet. Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a novel nanotechnology-based solution for removing micro- and nanoplastics from water. An article on the research, which was supported by FAPESP, has been published in the journal Micron. Tiny plastic particles are ubiquitous in [...]