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Pushing the boundaries of neurobiology: The Puerto Rico Center for Environmental Neuroscience

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The Institute of Neurobiology in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Located in historic Old San Juan, the Institute of Neurobiology has established the Puerto Rico Center for Environmental Neuroscience, becoming a pioneer in this emerging field.

Every organism, from flies to humans, experiences their surroundings through the nervous system.  The senses, specialized parts of that nervous system, allow organisms to explore and respond to an ever-changing environment.  The ability to interact with, respond and adapt to an environment and its changes is a key feature for any organism’s survival.

Inspiring others to save the reef

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What began as a citizen science project and a personal exploration of the beach he has visited for decades has led Paco López and a group of collaborators to the creation of the Isla Verde Reef Marine Reserve in northern Puerto Rico.

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Former Puerto Rico Science Trust Executive Director sues several government officials

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Thomas F. Farb, former executive director of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust has filed a Federal lawsuit against José Pérez Riera, Secretary of Economic Development, and several other government officials, under allegations that the Fortuño Administration "sequestered" at least $100 million of the Trust's funds with the intentions of using them for purposes different to those established by the law that created the Trust.

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