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Scientists manage to optimize an available therapy, based on in vivo trials, to treat spinal muscular atrophy

Headed by CONICET researchers and led by Alberto Kornblihtt, the study is the cover of the prestigious Cell journal.

Young researcher of the Council awarded for her study on biodegradable packaging

Nanci Ehman, who works at the ‘Materials Institute of Misiones’, received the BioResource’s 2021 Early Career Investigator award.

Maip: the huge carnivorous predator that was one of the last dinosaurs before extinction

CONICET scientists published its discovery in Scientific Reports.

Remains of a mammalian ancestor of 220 million years are found in Argentina

It is a cranium of a new cynodont species discovered by CONICET researchers in the Los Colorados Formation.

Whales survived centuries of indiscriminate hunting

A study reveals the population dynamics of the right whale throughout history.

Crop improvement: scientists discover how the bean plant allows the entry of beneficial soil bacteria

A CONICET research team described the action of an RNA molecule that selects the most efficient microorganisms in the nitrogen fixation process.

Keclon, a technology-based company, begins to export 100 tons of enzyme preparation to Brazil

The company was founded by CONICET researchers, who made everything, from the DNA sequencing to the development of ton fermerters and industrial packaging.

CONICET researcher participated in the International Seminar “The test in agro- environmental processes”

It took place in the city of Sucre, Bolivia, on December 3 and 4 2021.

CONICET scientists work on the desalination process of sea water for human consumption

The equipment works with green hydrogen in a circuit that does not produce environmental impact

The expert testimony of the repression of December 19th and 20th made by a scientist at the request of Justice

CONICET physicist Willy Pregliasco classified more than 126 hours of videos and hundreds of photos that served to clarify the cause.

CONICET co-organized the Regional Meeting of the Americas of the Global Research Council

Ana Franchi, president of the Council and member of the Governing Board of the GRC, spoke about the objectives and the importance of this international meeting.

Scientists present a book about forest science and technology in Argentina

It is a compilation of articles written by Argentine scientists with collaborations from Mexico, France and Italy.

The Government presented the Action Protocol for Scientific Research developed by CONICET and the federal security forces

It is the first protocol agreed with the four national security forces. It arose from a dialogue with the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team within the framework of the National Program for Science and Justice of CONICET.

CONICET scientist participated in the Handbooks of Cancer Prevention 2021 of the International Agency for Research on Cancer

Silvina Arrossi is the only Argentine woman who is member of this team of experts in the detection and treatment of cervical cancer.

CONICET researcher received the Latin American Women in Chemistry 2021

Marta Litter was awarded for her global and social impact contribution to scientific research in chemistry

A new study links the chemical composition of rocky exoplanets with their host stars

The find, which was published in Science, was conducted by an international research team that comprises experts of CONICET and the ‘Astronomical Observatory of Córdoba.’