Welcome to the Center for Genome Regulation Millenium Institute
Since its beginnings in 2011, the Center for Genome Regulation has had a multidisciplinary team that has established genomic science in Chile, developing research that draws on molecular and cellular biology, physiology, systems biology, mathematical modeling, bioinformatics, evolution and genetics, disciplines that concur to deliver a comprehensive view of genome sciences and the study of biological networks.
Large volumes of data and genomic sequences generated in its first 10 years now serve as the basis for new projects. The researchers aim to provide evidence on adaptive mechanisms, assigning functions to genes in the context of environmental resilience and ecosystem health. They integrate the information by assessing the variations and functions of genes that allow different organisms to live in these conditions, both at both poles and in desert conditions, a process called evolutionary convergence.
As a newly established Millenium Institute, the CGR aims to apply this wealth of knowledge to understand how species can adapt to environmental changes and also to develop biotechnological solutions. The Millennium Institute will also expand its interactions with complementary fields such as ecology and conservation biology, as well as developing key links to industry through sustainable agriculture and aquaculture, studying pathogens in aquatic organisms and the genetic improvement in fruit species.
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CRG Launches New Resources to Inspire Children and Youth in Science and Biodiversity
A children’s book and a short documentary by the Center for Genome Regulation Millenium Institute (CRG) bring the genetics and biodiversity of extreme environments closer
Uncovering the Genetic History of the Guanaco in the Extremes of South America
In the vast and varied landscape of South America, the guanaco (Lama guanicoe) stands as a symbol of adaptation and resilience. As the largest wild
Discover the Secrets of Avocado: Transformations and Quality
Have you ever wondered why avocados are so delicious when they are ripe? The ripening process of avocado involves complex physicochemical transformations that result in
Discover the Hidden World of the Marine “Mobilome”
Imagine an ocean full of tiny microorganisms working together to survive. Within these microorganisms exist fascinating entities called Mobile Genetic Elements (MGEs), which act like
News
Dr. Rodrigo Gutiérrez, was appointed as an EMBO Associate Member.
In the context of EMBO’s 60th anniversary, Dr. Rodrigo Gutiérrez, full professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, has been elected as an EMBO Associate
Over 400 Students Participate in the “Gene Hunters Festival” in Nueva Imperial
On June 5th, more than 400 students from 7th to 12th grade, from schools in Carahue and Imperial, gathered at the cultural center in Nueva
Doctoral candidate Camilo Valdivieso successfully presented his thesis: Modulation of gene expression in response to UVB light irradiation in fish.
In a new academic session, Doctoral Candidate in Biotechnology of the University of Chile and the CRG, Camilo Valdivieso, successfully defended his doctoral thesis, on
“Successful First Basic Bioinformatics Workshop, Coordinated by Centros ANID, Boosts Interdisciplinary Research”
With cooperation between several ANID Research Centers, we hosted a very successful Bioinformatics Induction workshop was held, where students from various universities and genomic fields