Alpacas’ superpower against COVID-19
Chilean scientists have discovered that an alpaca antibody blocks the Brazilian, British and South African variants of COVID-19. This is the same team of researchers that identified and prod...
Fast smell testing kit for COVID-19 detection is already in use abroad
So far some 200,000 tests have been given in Chile and abroad in companies in different fields.
How vaccination in Chile managed to overtake the Western Hemisphere
The country benefited from its extensive public health system, with clinics in even some of the remotest areas.
Chile to have a National Artificial Intelligence Policy
Faced with the challenge of the technological revolution, the policy on artificial intelligence in Chile addresses the need to react and act proactively in the face of changes produced by so...
Cancer test developed by Chilean start-up to be distributed abroad
GeneproDX has reached an agreement with Belgium’s Biocartis for the distribution of ThyroidPrint, a test that avoids unnecessary diagnostic surgeries and the permanent use of thyroid hormone...
Chileans bring AI closer to audiovisual production
With Runway, hyper-realistic audiovisual content can be created, modified and edited automatically, using artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning.
Chilean start-up adapts seeds for irrigation with seawater
Chilean entrepreneurs have successfully germinated grains like maize, wheat and barley at temperatures between -2°C and 50°C. They are now seeking to test the development in the field with a...
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FoodTech firm creates formula to reduce salt and expands abroad
Done Properly produces umami naturally and is working on the pilot and scale-up phase for its expansion to Colombia, Mexico, the United States, Spain and Switzerland in 2021.
US company Nisum supports virtual medical attention in Chile
The technology firm has tripled the productivity of the Teledoc company by developing a platform that automates part of its tasks.
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Roche and Catholic University open debate about healthcare in Chile
The Switzerland-based multinational and the University are organizing a cycle of five meetings in which actors from the public and private sectors will participate.