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Presented findings discovered by Antarctic expedition
Science | Science Discoveries | Antarctica
The researchers say that there is no Antarctica, but more because of different temperatures on the continent. SPECIAL
The expedition lasted four years
The Chilean Antarctic Institute presented the results of its latest scientific expedition to the continent
SANTIAGO, CHILE (24/MAR/2011) .- The Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) today presented the results of its latest scientific expedition to the white continent, in which he emphasized the discovery of antioxidants and radiation-resistant organisms, as well findings related to paleontology and climate change.
Bacilli live in extreme environments, microorganisms that live without light, bacteria that could improve the production of antibiotics and fossils that illuminate the green past the Antarctic, were among the topics discussed by participants of the expedition, the "largest organized so far by Chile.
The investigation that lasted more than four months and completed 34 projects in 2010, double compared to 2009, included the participation of 124 researchers, 56 percent of studies conducted in partnership with other countries, detailed by scientists at a press press.
"There are 28 countries that conduct research in Antarctica. Of those 28 programs, 15 entrants Punta Arenas, ie more than 50 percent. This enables us to have foreign support and programs to support foreign Antarctic" Inach said director, Jos? Retana.
Retamales also recalled that "there is no Antarctica, but several, as the" last "continent has temperatures ranging between five degrees positive and 90 negative. "Antarctica is like another planet. Having it so close is an exciting challenge for Chileans," she said.
Something that also coincided researcher at the University of Georgia, Jenny Blamey, who noted that this region "is not just ice."
In fact, the last continent has an environmental variety that has allowed the acquisition of "valuable" information on more than 200 microorganisms "unique", "who have never been studied," Blamey said.
Research findings have made related to biocomposites with antioxidant properties, "very important to women," joked Blamey, their ability to generate rejuvenating and protective properties against ultraviolet sun rays.
But the discovery "most important", according to the researcher, was the "Deinococcus", a microorganism capable of withstanding the radiation emitted during the nuclear disaster, the most harmful to living organisms.
"It's a very important discovery because this organism is capable of withstanding five thousand times more radiation than any other, and it does not happen mutations," he said.
On the other hand, paleontologist at the University of Concepci?n Marcelo Leppe traced the connections between the Patagonian and Antarctic territories, spaces that hide a "paleontological treasure," and explaining the general history of the time when dinosaurs disappeared the Cretaceous.
To Leppe, Chilean Patagonia could set up a "Cretaceous Park", an area "unique giant" for the creation of sustainable tourism. "What is destroyed is not known. The best way to protect these areas is to make them known," he said.
Spanish to English translation
Presented findings discovered by Antarctic expedition
Science | Science Discoveries | Antarctica
The researchers say that there is no Antarctica, but more because of different temperatures on the continent. SPECIAL
The expedition lasted four years
The Chilean Antarctic Institute presented the results of its latest scientific expedition to the continent
SANTIAGO, CHILE (24/MAR/2011) .- The Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) today presented the results of its latest scientific expedition to the white continent, in which he emphasized the discovery of antioxidants and radiation-resistant organisms, as well findings related to paleontology and climate change.
Bacilli live in extreme environments, microorganisms that live without light, bacteria that could improve the production of antibiotics and fossils that illuminate the green past the Antarctic, were among the topics discussed by participants of the expedition, the "largest organized so far by Chile.
The investigation that lasted more than four months and completed 34 projects in 2010, double compared to 2009, included the participation of 124 researchers, 56 percent of studies conducted in partnership with other countries, detailed by scientists at a press press.
"There are 28 countries that conduct research in Antarctica. Of those 28 programs, 15 entrants Punta Arenas, ie more than 50 percent. This enables us to have foreign support and programs to support foreign Antarctic" Inach said director, Jos? Retana.
Retamales also recalled that "there is no Antarctica, but several, as the" last "continent has temperatures ranging between five degrees positive and 90 negative. "Antarctica is like another planet. Having it so close is an exciting challenge for Chileans," she said.
Something that also coincided researcher at the University of Georgia, Jenny Blamey, who noted that this region "is not just ice."
In fact, the last continent has an environmental variety that has allowed the acquisition of "valuable" information on more than 200 microorganisms "unique", "who have never been studied," Blamey said.
Research findings have made related to biocomposites with antioxidant properties, "very important to women," joked Blamey, their ability to generate rejuvenating and protective properties against ultraviolet sun rays.
But the discovery "most important", according to the researcher, was the "Deinococcus", a microorganism capable of withstanding the radiation emitted during the nuclear disaster, the most harmful to living organisms.
"It's a very important discovery because this organism is capable of withstanding five thousand times more radiation than any other, and it does not happen mutations," he said.
On the other hand, paleontologist at the University of Concepci?n Marcelo Leppe traced the connections between the Patagonian and Antarctic territories, spaces that hide a "paleontological treasure," and explaining the general history of the time when dinosaurs disappeared the Cretaceous.
To Leppe, Chilean Patagonia could set up a "Cretaceous Park", an area "unique giant" for the creation of sustainable tourism. "What is destroyed is not known. The best way to protect these areas is to make them known," he said.