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New director of Neurobiology in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 26 February 2009 - 12:42pm

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Steven N. Treistman has been named the new director of the Institute of Neurobiology of the University of Puerto Rico.

Science: A safe investment

Submitted on 25 February 2009 - 11:48am

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Puerto Rican writer publishes first book in Spanish geared towards Biomedical (Clinical Engineering) students

Submitted on 23 February 2009 - 1:40pm

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Carlos R. Villafañe just published his book "Biomedics: from a student perspective" ("Biomédica: Desde la Perspectiva del Estudiante”)

New research shows high-quality protein in eggs contributes to strength and energy - Radiocápsula RCP/CPR

Submitted on 17 February 2009 - 3:48pm

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Eggs provide affordable source of high-quality protein for sustained energy.

Is it possible to 'erase' addiction?

Submitted on 17 February 2009 - 10:21am

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A laboratory at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus has been studying a compound that one day could help treat drug addiction.

Using synchrotron X-rays to tease the hidden secrets of dinosaurs and old documents - Radiocapsula RCP/CPR

Submitted on 16 February 2009 - 9:30am

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A powerful tool for studying fossils and reading beneath the paint on a parchment document containing the thoughts of Archimedes

UPR-NASA Proposal is funded

Submitted on 15 February 2009 - 10:49am

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Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time. – Radiocápula RCP/CPR

Submitted on 13 February 2009 - 7:10pm

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Ischemic strokes, the most common type of strokes, can be treated. The window of opportunity to start treating stroke patients is three hours, but to be evaluated and receive treatment, patients need to get to the hospital within 60 minutes.