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View of the ATLAS detector at CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC), showcasing intricate engineering and scale.

UC Chile Joins the Major Leagues of World Science

The efforts of UC Chile’s researchers have transcended national borders, reaching the global scientific stage through international partnerships and alliances…

Dr. Alexis Kalergis, immunologist and professor at UC Chile, standing with arms crossed in a laboratory setting.

UC Chile’s Dr. Alexis Kalergis Honored as One of the World’s 50 Most Inspirational Scientists

Dr. Alexis Kalergis, Director of the Millennium Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy (MIII) and Full Professor in the Faculties of Biological Sciences and…

Rodrigo Gutiérrez

UC Chile Professor Rodrigo Gutiérrez Becomes Associate Member of Prestigious International Scientific Organization

This recognition highlights Professor Gutiérrez’s career in life sciences and his significant contribution to the field of biological research worldwide.

Delegation of researchers from Tsinghua University together with academics and UC Chile authorities at the UC Chile Central Campus. (Photo credit: Pía Billa)

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…

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…

Image of the Conguillio National Park where you can see araucarias in the foreground, and a lake and a volcano in the background

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…

Maria assembling a pile of huiro for weighing in Pichicuy.

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…

A fly is on a green branch.

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…

The photo shows a group of rat sensory neurons responsible for detecting painful stimuli in the organism. Image credit: Paula Díaz Céspedes.

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…

Fisherman with his boat and a bucket with seafood

'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…

Atacama desert photo, pink flowers

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…

Frog swimming

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…