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When the sleep rhythm is lost

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This article discusses the results of a study published in PLos One about sleep patterns in rhesus monkeys at Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Puerto Rico- Caribbean Center for Research in Primates.

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Puerto Rican scientist among the U.S. most influential

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

El Nuevo Día interviews Rafael A. Irizarry Quintero , professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Dana Farber Cancer Center in Boston, MA about his research, goals and some advice for young scientists.

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UPR Mayagüez strengthens agricultural research ties with Dominican Republic

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A recent visit from faculty at the Santo Domingo Autonomous University visited the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez hopes to be the start of collaborative agreements in agricultural research between both institutions.

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Is the a giant lizard hiding in Culebra?

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Wilson Gonzalez-Espada

Anolis roosevelti has been recently declared extinct (in Culebra island at least). The species has not been seen since 1931.

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Even monkeys benefit from vaccines

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Wilson Gonzalez-Espada

A study done with rhesus monkeys at Cayo Santiago shows that a tetanus vaccine increases the animals' survival.

 

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In danger the biodiversity of the Caribbean

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A group of researches presented the results of a study about the biodiversisty in remote areas of Haiti.

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International Station transmitted images that can be seen from Puerto Rico

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The International Spacial Station will transmit imaes under the Program ARISS. The images could be seen from Puerto Rico.

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Programming workshop for women on February 28th

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On February 28th, Engine4 will be hosting a programming workshop for women, focused on using Python. The registration is free. 

To enter your name in the waitinglist access here.

 

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University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez chosen for entrepreneurship program

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The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (RUM) was among 25 institutions chosen to be part of an entrepreneurship program.

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In danger the sparrowhawk

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The sparrowhawk of the mountains, Accipiter striatus vennator, is an endagered specie.

The Peregrine Fund, is looking for volunteers, if you are interested visit http://ow.ly/Jhg2a or contact Russell Thorstrom: RThorstrom@Peregrinefund.org and Julio C. Gallardo: jcg382@msstate.edu.

 

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