A Story of Service: FLS Student Danna Aráuz
We are proud to have students who integrate academic excellence with deep social sensitivity. This is the case of Danna Aráuz, a fourth-semester Biology student whose story of altruism began a decade ago and continues to have a positive impact on the community.
Environmental Alert: FLS Warns of the Impact of Invasive Ornamental Plants on Local Ecosystems
A recent scientific study has revealed a silent threat to Guayaquil's biodiversity: the sale and use of exotic ornamental plants, specifically from the genus Thunbergia, which act as invasive species.
"Sonidos del Sol" Group Celebrates 19th Anniversary with a Special Performance
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) was filled with music and joy during the visit of the musical group "Sonidos del Sol." The event, which brought together faculty, staff, and students, was part of an institutional tour designed to strengthen cultural ties within the polytechnic community.
Biodiversity Crisis: Professor Julián Pérez Warns that Only 10% to 20% of Trafficked Wildlife Survives in Ecuador
Illicit wildlife trafficking in Ecuador has reached critical levels, threatening ecosystem balance and public health.
New FLS Master’s Graduate Researches the Nutritional Composition of Kichwa Chicha
On March 25, 2026, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) celebrated the successful thesis defense of Christian Ronny Lasso García, who earned his Master’s degree in Applied Biosciences with a Major in Biodiscovery.
FLS Collaborates with INABIO to Define Monitoring Methodologies for Ecuador’s Emblematic Areas
As part of the efforts to strengthen the sustainable management of the country’s natural resources, researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) participated in a key technical meeting for the project "Conservation Status of Biodiversity in Emblematic Areas of PASNAP
Protecting the Future of Bananas: LFS Expert Analyzes Challenges Against Fusarium TR4
The banana sector, a fundamental pillar of the Ecuadorian economy, faces one of its greatest phytosanitary challenges: the fungus Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4). In a recent media appearance, Dr.
FLS Excels at the Latin American Bacteriophage Conference in Uruguay with Advances in Biocontrol
On March 12 and 13, the regional scientific community gathered at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of the Republic (UDELAR) for the Latin American Bacteriophage Conference (Jornadas Latinoamericanas de Bacteriófa
Coastal Birds in Manabí: ESPOL Highlights Their Strategic Role in Marine Ecosystem Balance
In a recent news feature for the Ecuador Megadiverso segment, Julián Pérez, a research professor at the Life Sciences Faculty (LFS), highlighted the biological richness of the "La Boca" area in San Clemente, Manab
World Kidney Day: Caring for Renal Health is Also Protecting the Planet
Every second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day is observed—a global awareness campaign that seeks to highlight the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease worldwide.