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Dr., Mabel Gisela Torres announced an allocation of over $64 million USD to biology laboratories in 27 Colombian departments for upgrades, training, and other enhancements to facilitate research and fight disease.

Oxitec's genetically modified mosquitos produce offspring that will "inherit a self-limiting gene that causes them to die before reaching functional adulthood."

An open call for proposals is underway until July 5, and the best of the best will be selected to head to Buenos Aires in November to compete for various rewards.

Last week, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos visited US President Barack Obama in the White House to discuss ongoing issues, and commemorate 15 years of US diplomatic, military, and social aid to Colombia via the package known as Plan Colombia. Colombia and Chile are the...