Fraunhofer Center for Systems Biotechnology launches in Chile

September 23, 2011 |

In Chile, Fraunhofer has launched the Fraunhofer Center for Systems Biotechnology.  Systems biotechnology is an emerging field in life sciences that aims to develop an understanding of the complex and dynamic processes in cells, organisms and ecosystems analyzed at the systems level. This is achieved by creating computer models and mathematical simulations, which can then be applied to real life problems encountered in the relevant industries.

Of the groups this center will support, one is working on renewable energy and resources at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaísois.  This group is focusing on strategies for carbon sequestration using algae, as well as working to improve local strains of Jatropha for biodiesel production. An additional project deals with the production of Russian Dandelion which is used for natural rubber and inulin production.

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