por Eduardo Libby Las reacciones que se estudian inicialmente en los cursos básicos de Bioquímica son básicamente reacciones orgánicas, catalizadas eso sí por enzimas con una especificidad exquisita. La Glicólisis, el Ciclo de Krebs, o la biosíntesis de aminoácidos son secuencias de reacciones de moléculas relativamente grandes. En esas reacciones, el modelo de llave yContinue reading “Qué es la Química Bioinorgánica?”
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The yellow iron minerals of Rio Sucio in Costa Rica
The merging of the Sucio and Hondura Rivers near the bridge of Route 32 is a must-see highlight on the scenic road through Braulio Carrillo National Park. The crystalline waters of the Hondura River meet the ocher-yellow waters of the Sucio River (meaning muddy or dirty) less than 100 m upriver from the bridge. TheContinue reading “The yellow iron minerals of Rio Sucio in Costa Rica”
Outstanding Scientist of 2020 Prize Awarded to our colleague Mavis Montero
Our colleague, Dr. Mavis Montero, has just received on August 31st the “Outstanding Scientist of the Year 2020 Prize” awarded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT) for her scientific, professional and teaching work The Minister of Science, Technology and Telecommunications Paola Vega Castillo highlighted Mavis’ career as an example for Costa RicanContinue reading “Outstanding Scientist of 2020 Prize Awarded to our colleague Mavis Montero”
Inorganic Chemistry at University of Costa Rica 