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Serenado of the Coquí Llanero

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The Coquí Llanero is the smallest species of this amphibian known in Puerto Rico, and it was recently discovered in Toa Baja by ecologist Neftalí Ríos. This doctoral student is trying to reproduce this animals in an artificial micro-ecosystem, to observe and learn about their mating behavior and reproduction, and also, to be able to have a colony to restore the population of this native species, estimated in 70-160 thousand individuals.

Science and technology, law and family

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The International Meeting on Family Law sponsored by the Law Faculty of the Interamerican University, will be held October 23’27, 2006 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This meeting will discuss subjects related to how science and technology have changed our family concept.

RUM emphasizes research and technology

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In its 95th anniversary, the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez (RUM), seeks that its next few decades are characterized by the incorporation of new technologies and a wide knowledge development through scientific research. RUM will focus mainly on contributing patents and protocols to scientists of the world.

Scientists Gain Insights Into Cancer's Spread

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A group lead by CienciaPR member and Puerto Rican researcher Mariano García Blanco reported in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) the discovery of a "toggle switch" that enables aggressive cancer cells to travel to other parts of the body and form new tumors.

"Long live coral reefs" recruits students to help conserve this marine habitat

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The “Long live the coral reefs” proyect from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez integrates lessons, videos and submarine field trips to teach 600 students from 14 municipalities, between 5 and 19 years old and members of the Youth Program and 4-H Clubs, about coral reefs y their conservation. The proyect is expected to last 18 months and hope to turn these youngster into spokespersons for marine resource conservation in their communities.

Biotechnology in preliminary steps

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Biotechnology in Puerto Rico is still in preliminary stages and is used to produce seeds tat are exported to the United Status, Europe and Brazil, according to Judith Rivera, from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. She said that companies in Puerto Rico develop seeds - like corn, soy, and sunflower- with new technologies that are sent to farmers in those countries, instead of developing products that could benefit agriculture in the Island.

Puerto Rico is the "Bio Island"

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Puerto Rico was presented as the “Bio Island” by governor Anibal Acevedo Vila, as he announced that Puerto Rico Hill be hosting the Biotechnology Industry Organization Affiliate States Meeting in November. The government is trying to transform Puerto Rico’s economy into a knowledge based one, focusing on biotechnology, research and development.

Luis Rodriguez Rivera named interim executive director of the ST&R Trust

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The board of trustees of the Science, Technology and Research Trust on Monday announced the appointment of Luis Rodriguez Rivera as the entity’s new interim executive director.

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