• Submitted by: Luis Manuel Mazorra
• Science and Technology
• 01 / 31 / 2012

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During 2012 the specialists of the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology will continue their studies Heberprovac product of this institution and an effective vaccine candidate against prostate cancer.

Local scientists are also working on the development of resistant potato varieties Tetouan, one of the most damaging insects to this tuber in the country, and the search of new varieties of crops and grains, among other projects.

In an effort to achieve better results, science and Camaguey exercises a strong influence on the economy, society and the environment of the territory, mainly motivated by the existence in the province of a highly trained, well-equipped institutions, and integration with other sectors such as health and education.