Biological and health sciences

When technology goes too far

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In this article, part of our collaboration with El Nuevo Día, Wilson González Espada explains what happens when technology jumps ahead of science and launches products that have not been tested for safety. Some examples include X-rays, the pigment green of Paris, radioactive materials sold as energy boosters and recently, some pain medications that ended up having adverse cardiovascular effects.

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Presenta tus propuestas de investigacion en Cambio Climatico

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El Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) te invita a presentar propuestas de investigación para estudios sobre la evaluación de la vulnerabilidad local al cambio climático en América Latina y el Caribe.

El resultado de las investigaciones ganadoras ayudará a aumentar la capacidad de adaptación de los futuros proyectos del BID en toda América Latina y el Caribe (LAC). Consulte más información en los términos de referencia de la convocatoria.

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New cycle of Biotechnology talks set to begin

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The University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez, the institution's Central Administration and Amgen will present a the Amgen Biotechnology Lecture Series.

 

The original version of this article is in Spanish. You can access it by clicking on ESPAÑOL at the top right of your screen. You can also contact our editor Mónica Feliú-Mójer (moefeliu@cienciapr.org).

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Chronicle of an unannounced bacteria

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Jesús G. Alvelo-Maurosa

A breakout of opportunistic bacteria Acinetobacter Baumannii has affected 69 patients, 32 of which have died. This public health crisis has mainly been due to poor hygiene protocols followed by the hospital.

 

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Join the NIH for the “Transforming Diversity in Research Training” interactive sessions!

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The NIH Common Fund’s “Enhancing the Diversity of the NIH-Funded Workforce” program seeks innovative and transformative approaches to student engagement, research training, and mentoring of students and trainees.

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