title: Biotechnology in Chile (overview).
abstract: This article provides a brief overview of biotechnological activities in Chile. The role played by the scientific community is emphasized and aspects of technology transfer are commented.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Biología Celular y Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vicuña
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D002677:Chile; D007221:Industry; D012106:Research