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CONICET researcher won the 2024 International Fisheries Sciences Award

Ana Parma was recognized for her career in the field of science and the preservation of fishing resources.

Argentina and the United States strengthen ties of scientific cooperation

The president of CONICET Daniel Salamone and the United States ambassador to Argentina, Marc Stanley, discussed possibilities for cooperation, investment and joint work in science and technology.

CONICET scientists dated the oldest cave paintings in South America

A multidisciplinary team directly dated a series of four images that were found in Cueva Huenul (Neuquén) and revealed human resilience strategies in the face of hostile environmental changes. The oldest is 8,200 years old.

Researchers identify diseases in predatory dinosaurs that lived in Patagonia at the end of the Cretaceous period

The study was conducted by CONICET palentologists.

Daniel Salamone was appointed president of CONICET

He is a Principal Researcher of the Council, a veterinarian from the UBA, with postgraduate studies in Japan, Canada and the United States, and a specialist in assisted reproduction, transgenesis and gene editing in animals.

Towards a global treaty against plastic pollution

CONICET specialists participated in the Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee of the UN Environment Program.

Researchers analyze the effects of a protected area on the recovery of three species of fishing interest

The work was carried out by CONICET specialists who study the role of El Rey National Park (Salta) in the protection of fish populations attractive for tourist activity.

Scientists reveal the growth dynamics of a relative of today's crocodiles that lived 85 million years ago in Patagonia

A research team analyzed the internal structure of the bones of numerous specimens of the species Notosuchus terrestris.

New genes are discovered from the study of a molecule capable of regenerating the cells that produce insulin

CONICET specialists’ work provides tools to explore therapies against diabetes.

Insect genetic study reveals human migration around the world

CONICET researcher participated in an international study that analyzed 274 lice isolated in 19 countries.

Journal of forensic reports to show the contributions of Science to Justice

“About a case” is a publication that explains the way in which scientific-technological advances and knowledge can be applied in judicial expertise.

Scientists analyze the limiting effect of herbivorous animals on the restoration of vegetation

CONICET researcher Pedro Daleo together with experts worldwide published an article that was on the cover of Science.

Launch of “Forest science and technology in Argentina”

This book is a compilation of research notes and opinions from Argentine scientists with international collaborations on forestry sciences.

CONICET researcher received the Scientist of the Year award from the Women Economic Forum

Fernanda Parborell was recognized for her contributions in chemical and biological sciences.

Second National and first Ibero-American Meeting of Environment, Science and Justice

The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), through the National Program for Science and Justice, held the II National and I Ibero-American Meeting on Environment, Science and Justice in the city of Santa Rosa – La Pampa.

Scientists identify proteins that would predict the response to standard treatment in one of the most aggressive breast cancers

The study, carried out by CONICET specialists, would help better adapt therapies for a specific subtype called HER2 positive.