The United Nations University Programme of Biotechnology for Latin America and the Caribbean has funded over 440 short fellowships for scientists that have an opportunity to train in or do a piece of research with technology available in laboratories outside of their home country. This not only speeds up the transfer of research technology and know-how whithin the region, but also solidifies scientific collaboration networks across the continent.
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Prospecting the Bolivian Andes for Molecules of Extreme Value
The keys to a sustainable future may be hidden in the genes of untouched ecosystems. Uncovering them will help preserve biodiversity.
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Harnessing the Power of Biodiversity to Manage Sewage
New technologies enable a targeted approach to microbial community design, presenting an opportunity for constructed wetlands as sanitation tools.
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Turning Toxic Wastewater into Clean Energy
Facundo Dominguez is researching the potential of a yeast to eliminate waste from the textile industry and convert it into extractable lipids
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Local, Native Produce for Global Impact
René Lobo is introducing native Chilto to trending markets by biotechnologically improving its nutritional properties
