1000 Genomas brings global genomics leaders to Universidad de Chile to advance biodiversity conservation
The second 1000 Genomas Workshop, “Genomic Science for Biodiversity Conservation: The Future Is in DNA,” began on April 23, bringing together leading Chilean and international experts to discuss advances, challenges and direct impacts on biodiversity
Can extinct species be brought back? The dire wolf and genomics’ role in conservation
Recently, researchers at Colossal Biosciences reproduced some characteristics of the extinct dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus)—the animal made famous by “Game of Thrones”—through genetic modifications to its closest relative, the gray wolf.
1000 Genomas and IM-CRG participate in Congreso Futuro 2025 with an innovation stand
The project brought genomic sequencing closer to the public through equipment, samples and field experiences
IM-CRG and 1000 Genomas bring science to Teletón Summer Week
Children discover DNA through games, experiments and the book ADN Explorador
From desert to code: Atacama students decode the DNA of the “pata de guanaco” flower
What is usually seen as a burst of color in the world’s driest desert became, for two days, a lesson in advanced technology. Seventy students from Vallenar and Copiapó went from observing the landscape to
Presidents of Chile and France agree on ocean protection during a visit to Almirante Viel in Valparaíso
Universidad de Chile researchers joined Presidents Gabriel Boric and Emmanuel Macron aboard the icebreaker AGB 46 Almirante Viel, promoting joint projects in marine conservation and sustainability.
CRG takes part in the Ladera Sur Festival for the first time with family workshops
Microscopy, Antarctic-themed games and curious questions brought science closer to children and adults
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 to younger generations, encouraging scientific curiosity from an early age.…
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 to younger generations, encouraging scientific curiosity from an early age.…
Adapting to drought: the secrets of Atacama Desert plants
A team led by Dr. Rodrigo Gutiérrez of Universidad Católica recently published an article in The Journal of Experimental Botany revealing the survival strategies of plants in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places