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From Leaf to Superfood

Ery Fukushima is helping the Amazon thrive by using biotechnology to unlock its hidden value

16 Jul 2026

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Looking for TB's Weak Spot

Chiara Coronel went to Germany to elucidate Mycobacterium's defensive machinery

11 Jul 2026

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Overcoming the "Go Bigger" Conundrum in Biotechnology

Mauricio Roldan taught biotechnologists how to scale up their bioprocesses in Ensenada, Mexico

09 Jul 2026

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"Next-Gene" Pest and Vector Control

A radically different way to approach population control of agricultural pests and transmisibility of insect vector-borne diseses

17 Jun 2026

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Mapping Mosquito Resistance for Decision Making

Fátima Vásquez is mapping the resistance to insecticides both in the genome and in Paraguay for better, more sustainable decisions on Dengue control

11 Jun 2026

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New Virology Book co-authored by UNU-BIOLAC's Programme Head Dr. Gustavo Fermin Released

A collaboration between many virology professionals emphasizes the link between virology, biotechnology, and development

30 May 2026

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Bread, Grapes and Food High-Tech

Miguel Moron's fellowship aims to incorporate waste polyphenols into healthier, more sustainable foods

29 May 2026

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Learning to Pack for Efficient Delivery

Lídia da Silva gained proficiency in creating liposomes for the delivery of bioactive molecules without the producing microorganism

28 May 2026

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Biotechnological Skills for the Future

Innovative Biotechnological Approaches in Health is laying foundations for the workforce that will tackle Latin America's health shortcomings

26 May 2026

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Next Course: “Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Field”, August 2026

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Julián Rafael Dib at PROIMI-CONICET in Tucumán, Argentina.

07 May 2026

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In Memoriam: Dr. J. Craig Venter

The relentless pursuit of understanding the relationship between the genetic code and biological function

05 May 2026

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Crop Self-Defense for Sustainability

One way to agricultural sustainability is to reverse decades of selection against good traits that were not needed under intense agrochemical inputs

29 Apr 2026