Academic unit: Faculty of Biological Sciences
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…
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…
'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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
The difficult equation posed by the pandemic
Covid-19 has exposed the fragile relationship between our health and the protection of the environment. Furthermore, the historical decrease in carbon and…
The Vaccine Against Covid-19 Being “Made in Chile”
The world is frantically looking for a vaccine that will prevent infections of the novel coronavirus. Among the more than 100 research teams trying to develop…