Academic unit: Faculty of Biological Sciences
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1000 Genomas: Mapping Chile’s Biodiversity
Across laboratories spanning Chile—from the high-altitude altiplano to the icy edges of Antarctica—scientists are using cutting-edge sequencers to turn…
Salar La Isla: Science for a Future With Sustainable Lithium
A team of researchers from the Faculty of Biological Sciences and the Millenium Institute Center for Genome Regulation (CGR, as per its acronym in Spanish)…
How Does Genetics Help Skuas Adapt to Antarctica?
A study based on three species of seabirds of prey, led by Juliana Vianna, professor from the Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alternate Director of the…
How Do Plants in the Atacama Desert Adapt to Drought?
After studying more than thirty plant species that survive in one of the driest places on Earth, a team led by UC Biological Sciences professor and researcher…
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 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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…