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Ciencia Puerto Rico celebrates Ciencia Boricua Project

Submitted on 18 May 2012 - 8:44pm

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Ciencia Puerto Rico hosted a celebration of its Ciencia Boricua Project, aimed at increasing interest in science and scientific careers in K-12 students by contextualizing science in Puerto Rico. This pilot project was done at the Nueva Escuela Juan Ponce de León in Guaynabo.

Summer job in El Yunque

Submitted on 17 May 2012 - 10:13am

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This program offers a summer job opportunity for people 15-18 years old interested in enviornmental preservation. Deadline is May 18th. For more information call Cynthia Manfred al (787) 888-1880 x 5507.

Stimulating Safety in the Brain May Help Alleviate OCD

Submitted on 16 May 2012 - 11:44pm

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Researchers at the University of Puerto Rico find that deep brain stimulation (DBS), a technique used experimentally to treat depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), strengthens memories of safety in the brain. This may help develop new treatments for patients with anxiety disorders.

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