Medicine
EPIDEMIOLOGY

Deaths from breast and cervical cancer on the rise in the state of São Paulo
Numbers began to increase in 2016 after more than a decade of decline
By Suzel Tunes
Public health

The high economic cost of Zika in Brazil
Families of children diagnosed with Congenital Zika Syndrome—which includes microcephaly—face high medical expenses, partly covered by the government
By Redação
Chemistry

Artificial cornea restores vision
Patients in Iran and India able to see better thanks to bioengineered implant
By Redação
COVID-19

Nanobridges used by virus to infect neurons
The coronavirus induces the formation of nanotubes between infected and uninfected neurons, thus spreading through the central nervous system
By Redação
GOOD PRACTICES

Articles by Nobel Prize winner retracted
Articles by Nobel Prize winner retracted
By Redação
PUBLIC POLICIES

A method to overcome the vicious cycle of poverty
With multiple evidence-based actions, the Dara Institute model can inspire state public policy
Cover

E-cigarettes cause lung condition known as EVALI
Substances in the vapor produced by e-cigarettes can cause damage similar to the effects of COVID-19
By Suzel Tunes
COVER

Almost one million Brazilians regularly use e-cigarettes
Despite being banned in the country, the devices are used by many young people aged 18 to 34
By Suzel Tunes
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

New member of the Board of Trustees
Infectious disease specialist David Uip is the newest member of FAPESP's Board of Trustees
By Redação
MEDICINE

The resurgence of the Sabiá virus
Two new cases of Brazilian hemorrhagic fever, caused by the Sabiá virus, have been identified
By Redação
Public health

Number of unvaccinated children rises
Brazil was one of the countries most affected by falling childhood vaccination in 2021
By Redação
Health

Postmortem analysis identifies brain lesions in individuals who developed depression as adults
Study involved samples from 741 men and women aged 60 to 84 stored in USP’s Biobank for Studies on Aging
By Kezia
Video

Vapes, a path to traditional cigarettes
Even banned in Brazil, electronic cigarettes are consumed by young people and are a health hazard | 3'17
By Redação
HISTORY

Possible origin of the Black Death
Black Death may have originated in the region of Eurasia that is now Kyrgyzstan, west of China
By Redação
Health

Fewer cases of malaria during pregnancy
Cases of gestational malaria have decreased in Brazil over the last decade
By Redação
Medicine

Transplanted heart was infected
Pig heart transplanted into human patient in January was infected with porcine virus
By Redação
Health

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine
Research into intranasal vaccines against Covid-19 is advancing
By Redação
Engineering

A robot that treats strokes remotely
Researchers have developed robotic system that can treat aneurysms remotely
By Redação
Genetics

Mutations raise schizophrenia risk
Studies show that mutations can increase the risk of schizophrenia
By Redação
Technology

Communication temporarily restored
Electrodes implanted in the brain appear to have helped a paralyzed man communicate
By Redação
COVID-19

Omicron and children
Hospitalization of children was higher during the Omicron outbreak
By Redação
INFECTIOUS DISEASES

A long-sought cure may be closer
Experimental treatment able to control HIV for six months after stopping antiretrovirals
ENGINEERING

A robot guide dog for the blind
Startup from Espírito Santo launches robotic guide dog to help the blind