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Studies suggest that Taínos genes are not extinct

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A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science suggests that Taínos were not extinct as it has been widely believed, as they found their genes in living people.

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Puerto Rican genetics prevents coronary disease

Submitted on 8 March 2017 - 3:10pm

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Despite having a higher risk factor of coronary disease, in Puerto Rico the incidence of these diseases is 30% lower than in the United States.  A study by Dr. Pablo Ivan Altieri, a cardiologist and researcher from the School of Medicine from the Medical Science Campus of the University of Puerto Rico, suggested that this is due to ethnicity and genetic factors of the population.

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Personal Genetics in the High School Classroom: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues

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Understanding genetics in latinos

Submitted on 15 January 2014 - 11:39am

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This article is the third in this series about human genetics and the 1000 Genomes project.

 

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The millenary journey of a species

Submitted on 26 November 2013 - 3:21pm

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Scientists from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez studied the mitochondrial DNA of Caribbean geckos to understand their evolution.

 

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The Puerto Rican Parrot Genome Project: A Community Effort

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Day by day, scientists face great challenges in carrying out their research. Traditionally, in order to fund their projects, scientists write research proposals to government agencies, where they are evaluated by other colleagues. The challenge is even greater for early career scientists, as they must compete with established scientists with vast experience. The picture is less encouraging if we consider that the budget problems threaten the "sequestration" of funds for science and technology.

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