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The role of cannabis in cancer treatment

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Daphne L. Jorge Bezares

Scientific research has shown the role of medicinal cannabis in the process of cancer and treatment for the disease. In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated anti-tumor effects and therapeutical uses for this drug. 

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UPRM inaugurates Center for Learning and Success

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The University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Campus inaugurated the Center for Learning and Success: RUMbo EX with the goal of increasing retention and graduation rates.

 

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Latin and Afroamerican children have more allergies

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El Nuevo Dia

Chicago, Illinois - Studies in two hospitals indicate that allergic reactions to food are more elevated in hispanic and afroamerican children.

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UPRH leader in research and biomedical training

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The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (UPRH), the leading academic institution in terms of research and biomedical training in the oriental region, recently announced the renovation of three proposals that would benefit students.

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Geography Week 2016 at UPR Río Piedras

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The Puerto Rico Society of Geographers in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Astronomy Society invites the pubiic to celebrate Geography Week 2016, from November 27 to December 1, 2016 in the lobby of the Social Science Faculty at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras.

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UPR Cayey offers tools for agroecology entrepreneurship

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The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey hosted a session focuse on agroecology entrepreneurship in order to educate college students and the general public on topics related to agricultural activity and economical sustainability. 

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Generation Z: hope to decrease environmental impact

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VÍCTOR RODRÍGUEZ-VELÁZQUEZ

Studies show that young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are more proactive in supporting initiatives that decrease the ecological impact caused by humans in the last decades.

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Zika epidemic no longer an international emergency

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Geneva - David Heymann, president of the emergency committee from the World Health Organization (WHO), announced that the Zika virus epidemic, which has affected 75 countries, is no longer an international emergency.

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Networks to connect resources and businessmen

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Sharon Minelli Pérez

Lucy Crespo, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, announced the launching of Colmena66. This platform will serve as a network for people who want to start their own business to connect, collaborate and mutually benefit. 

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Parallel18 opens third announcement for startups

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El Nuevo Dia

Parallel18 (P18) launched its third announcment, directed at innovative ventures with global vision that have a functional prototype and are in the phase of expanding sales and operations.

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