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Genetics important for health

Submitted on 19 December 2006 - 3:33pm

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The study of genetics is not a priority in Puerto Rico, although it could be an useful tool to prevent chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study done by Dr. Carmen Ramirez and Dr. Luis Rivera Pomales of the School of Public Health at the Ponce School of Medicine. According to the specialist, the study of genetics is important for the diagnostic as well as the prevention and treatment strategies for certain diseases. Also, she pointed out the importance of training public health professionals in genetics.

Microarray workshop at UPR-RP

Submitted on 14 December 2006 - 4:12pm

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The Functional Genomics Research core (FGRc) and Agilent Technologies are sponsoring a Microarray Research Seminar, to be held at the UPR- Río Piedras on January 23, 2007. Lunch will be provided to attendees, and the seminar will be focused on the several microarray platforms that Agilent has to offer (see flyer bellow).

Closing of the Observatory far away

Submitted on 14 December 2006 - 3:52pm

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The closing of the Arecibo Observatory in 2011 is a distant possibility that the National Science Foundation (NSF) will only consider if they can’t identify additional funding to finance the operation of the project by then. The NSF decided to gradually reduce the budget of the Observatory starting in 2007 and over the next three years. The Observatory will get $2 million less every year. Some of the alternatives being considered to compensate the budget cut are that NASA sponsors some programs or that some local government dependence, like the University of Puerto Rico, funds some of the projects. The option of closing the Observatory in 2011 would be the last resort.

Veterinarian recieves prize for his biotechnology company idea

Submitted on 13 December 2006 - 4:12pm

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Veterinarian Ignacio Pino, president and founder of CDI Health, won the first prize in the business contest EnterPrize, sponsored by Guayacan Group and McKinsey and Company firm. Pino works with cattle farmers in western Puerto Rico and from there was born the idea of establishing a biotechnology company focuses on the developments, commercialization, marketing and distribution of veterinary drugs. Pino indicated that CDI Health already has a product in development. It is a vaccine against babeciosis for cattle, which he started developing four years ago in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico. Another product Pino wants to commercialize is a nutritional supplement aimed to treat diarrhea in calves. This product was developed by Cornell University, but has not been commercialized yet. The third product he wants to commercialize is an infusion to treat mastitis, a product that was developed by the Federal Department of Agriculture, but its not yet in the market.

Protecting El Yunque

Submitted on 13 December 2006 - 3:47pm

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The Conservation Trust announced today the acquisition of land in the El Verde sector of Rio Grande, that will eventually be incorporated to El Yunque National Forest. That zone is constantly menaced by commercial, residential and touristic development.

Hope in new experimental drugs

Submitted on 13 December 2006 - 3:31pm

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The Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of Puerto Rico is recruiting volunteers to undergo clinical studies with experimental drugs to treat patients with metastasized tumors. The treatment consists of antibodies administered intravenously every two weeks. These studies aim to investigate the efficiency and safety of the treatment in humans. Those interested in participating can call (787) 766-1240 and (787) 759-0306.

Depression affects Puerto Ricans in Boston

Submitted on 12 December 2006 - 11:54am

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A medical study revealed that the Puerto Rican population in the Boston (Massachusetts) Greater Area, between 45 and 75 years-old reflects a high incidence on depression symptoms. According to the investigation, 58% of women and 38% of men in this group present the condition. These results are part of a study by the Boston Puerto Rican Center on Population Health and Health Disparities, done by professors in Tufts and Northeastern University. For the researchers, depression symptoms in the elder Puerto Rican community in Greater Boston could be due to stress caused by poverty, discrimination and cultural differences between the United States and Puerto Rico.

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