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Survey of 102 cities reveals more than 40,000 new viruses

A study involving Brazilian researchers analyzed samples from subway stations, hospitals, bank branches, soil, and sewage in 31 countries. The researchers used genetic screening with a tool developed at the University of São Paulo.

Research shows limits of specificity of tool used to detect hydrogen peroxide

A study conducted by Redoxoma, a FAPESP Research, Innovation, and Dissemination Center, indicates that genetically encoded fluorescent probes also respond to other biological oxidants.

Brazilian researcher participates in project to expand diversity of African genomes in public databases

In partnership with Angolan researchers, a professor from the State University of Campinas will lead the sequencing of 750 DNA samples from Angola. The data will contribute to the development of precision medicine.