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In Search of the Phoenix by Rodrigo Fernos recounts Latin American science history

Submitted on 12 January 2007 - 11:36am

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This book by Rodrígo Fernós travels through the history of Latin American science, from the pre-Colombian period to the present, trying to offer an explanation to the slow advancement of Latin American science, if compared with other countries and continents. You can access a copy of this book at EN Busca del Fenix

In search of the cure for cancer

Submitted on 5 January 2007 - 1:58am

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Cuban-born and PR-raised MD Anderson doctor Gabriel López Berestein has worked 25 years in developing new cancer treatments, including several new drugs. He is now spearheading efforts aimed at opening a comprehensive research cancer center in Puerto Rico.

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.

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