Academic unit: Faculty of Biological Sciences
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Researchers from Beijing’s Tsinghua University Visit UC Chile to Explore Areas of Scientific Collaboration
The visit by a delegation of distinguished researchers from Tsinghua University—a leading university in China and Asia—aims to foster joint initiatives and…
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Researcher Juan Carlos Castilla Highlight ECIM as a Beacon for Marine Conservation
Established four decades ago in Las Cruces, UC Chile Coastal Marine Research Station (ECIM) emerged in response to the need for a dedicated hub for marine…
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Why is Chile uniquely beautiful, and how can we keep it that way?
The geography of Chile, a long and narrow strip of land, gives rise to diverse climates and terrains, resulting in a wide variety of ecosystems and a rich…
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The Role of ‘Blue Foods’ for a Sustainable Future
Despite their numerous benefits, blue foods continue to be largely overlooked in the design of sustainable and resilient food systems worldwide, even though…
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Fly Brain Research Provides Insight into Diseases of the Human Brain
A groundbreaking study led by PhD in Biological Sciences, Francisca Rojo, could be key to understanding the development of brain structures and provide new…
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Amazing Microscope Images taken by Two UC Chile Students Surprise Scientists
Two doctoral students from the Biological Sciences Faculty were recognised for their unique microscopic images showing a group of rat sensory neurons. Whilst…
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'Blue food revolution': great way to feed the world without destroying the planet
A group of international researchers calls to take advantage of the great diversity of ‘blue’ or aquatic foods in the coming decades. The group focuses on the…
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Why Driest Desert on Earth Sometimes Blooms? And What Secrets Reveals?
In one of the driest places on earth, the Atacama Desert, a flower blanket occurs every time the right amount of rainfall and temperature come together to…
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UC Chile Researchers Discover Key to Amphibian Spinal Cord Regeneration
Based on a study on frogs, a team of researches lead by Professor of Biological Sciences Juan Larraín, observed stem cells' ability to regenerate the spinal…
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A painful public health problem
Over 10% of Chile's health care budget goes on treating chronic pain, which is the equivalent of the country's total yearly research investment, including…
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The Awakening of the Atacama Desert
A true flower blanket, this is what happens when the exact amount of rainfall and temperature are combined to awaken the seeds that have laid dormant for…
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"Lighting Nemo": Why Clownfish Need Their Sleep?
The streetlights on docks or ports are affecting marine life, scientists warn. A new study shows how artificial night light significantly impacts the clownfish…