Harnessing of microorganisms
for bioremediation and biofiltration of metal contaminated
industrial liquids and waste.
Isolation and characterisation of psychrophilic Antarctic
microorganisms and their enzymes.
Isolation of xerophilic (desiccation resistant) hyperthermophilic
and radiation resistant microorganisms.
Isolation and characterization of lipids derived from
thermophiles and hyperthermophiles.
Isolation and characterization of thermostable extremophilic
enzymes.
Research Opportunities As part of our research activities
we offer possibilities for young scientists to carry out
extremophiles related research in our institution.
For
further information please contact us
by e-mail to: by Phone: +(56 - 2) 343 25
78 by ordinary mail:
Fundación Biociencia
José Domingo Cañas 2280
Ñuñoa, Santiago
Chile
