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Tardigrades are microscopic invertebrates measuring between 0.2 mm and 1.1 mm in length. They are close relatives of arthropods (spiders, insects, crustaceans), and can live in wide variety of environments. Yet little is known about them. Many species were described in the twentieth century when few traits were thought necessary to differentiate species, and the molecular tools used today to compare one or more genes did not exist. For this reason, in a study published in the Zoological [...]

A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians arrive at a prognosis and approach to treatment. An article on the study is published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation. The findings also included identification in the volunteers' blood plasma of two substances – serine and M22G – with [...]

By the end of the century, up to 33% of frog and toad habitats could become arid-like, putting further pressure on an already threatened class of animals, according to Australian and international researchers. The researchers found that if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees, then around 6.6% of frog and toad habitats will become arid-like, but if temperatures rise by 4 degrees, the arid conditions will impact around 33.6% of the areas they live in. The researchers also found an [...]

A self-proclaimed Brazil-Italy collaboration enthusiast, researcher Laura Bolognesi created the B2AlzD2 Joint Lab at the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology of the Università di Bologna (UNIBO), the first Brazil-Bologna joint laboratory dedicated to the development of new drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. São Paulo Research Foundation Oct 17 2024 A self-proclaimed Brazil-Italy collaboration enthusiast, researcher Laura Bolognesi created the B2AlzD2 Joint [...]

High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that a similar phenomenon occurs in the lungs. High blood pressure hardens the bronchi and increases airway resistance, impairing respiratory capacity. The study sample comprised 731 men and women over 60, both with and without high blood pressure. It was designed to investigate the effects of [...]

A self-proclaimed Brazil-Italy collaboration enthusiast, researcher Laura Bolognesi created the B2AlzD2 Joint Lab at the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology of the Università di Bologna (UNIBO), the first Brazil-Bologna joint laboratory dedicated to the development of new drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The partners include scientists from four Brazilian universities: the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), the University of Brasília (UnB), the [...]

A self-proclaimed Brazil-Italy collaboration enthusiast, researcher Laura Bolognesi created the B2AlzD2 Joint Lab at the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology of the Università di Bologna (UNIBO), the first Brazil-Bologna joint laboratory dedicated to the development of new drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The partners include scientists from four Brazilian universities: the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), the University of Brasília (UnB), the [...]

An article published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity reports the findings of a study by researchers based in Brazil, the United States and South Korea who set out to understand how viral infections cause pain and to contribute to the search for novel ways of relieving it. The article shows that a channel known to mediate pain can be activated when an immune system sensor known as STING (stimulator of interferon genes) recognizes certain nucleic acids, such as viral DNA. STING is a [...]

The conventional work of an architect is usually slow and artisanal. When hired to design an interior for a company, it can take days or even weeks, depending on the size of the project, to produce a few options to offer to the client. However, artificial intelligence tools can make this process much faster and more efficient. This is what Arqgen, one of the startups supported by FAPESP's Innovative Research in Small Businesses Program ( PIPE ), has done. [...]