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 to younger generations, encouraging scientific curiosity from an early age. Center for Genome Regulation Millenium Institute (CRG), a research center affiliated with Pontificia Universidad Católica

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 species on the continent, it has captivated scientists and conservationists with its ability to thrive in some of the planet’s most extreme environments.

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 the desirable characteristics for consumption. But did you know that this process affects different metabolites differently, and that it depends on the type of avocado?

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 small couriers exchanging messages that can lead to adaptation in these microorganisms. This collection of MGEs is known as the “mobilome.”