From the invisible to the visible world and back...

Today I will speak about of a very interesting subject in the field of sciences especially in pharmacology...the Liposomes. 
The liposomes are nanoparticles, which are used as a vehicle for administration of nutrients and pharmaceutical drugs. 
I studied this issue for the subject "Research for the pharmaceutical sciences", where we specifically focus on the action of liposomes on skin cancer. 
This topic is very important in the pharmacological world because the liposome acts as a vehicle for anticancer agents , targeting cancer cells specifically without side effects as in common therapies (For example chemotherapy, which has cytotoxic agents that attack both good and bad cell, causing secondary affections such as hair loss).
One of the advantages of liposomes is that various modifications can be made to improve their specificity, such as adding proteins to the surface of their membrane, which will make a better recognition of the cancer cells, releasing the anticancer agent(drug) only in those "bad cells ". On the other hand, this treatment is so new and innovative, that even the scientists continue making various modifications to the liposomes, which are very expensive, which is a great disadvantage if you want to generate a cure in the skin cancer.
This topic we exposed with my friends a week ago, and clearly if the scientists continue with the studies of liposomes and their various modifications to treat not only skin cancer if not any other type, you could reach a cure, which Is a necessity nowadays in many people.

The most enjoyable subject ...

Hi people! Today I will speak about to my favorite subject Organic Chemistry.

Organic chemistry is a subject which combines the theoretical with the practical in equal parts since I have organic chemistry and organic chemistry lab; both subjects are a challenge, because it is the basis of everything that I can learn in the future.

 For me, the organic chemistry is very interesting because this subject studies all those compounds that contain carbon, and almost everything that one eats, drinks or simply what makes the body work is produced thanks to carbon (for this reason the carbon is called the basis of life ).

My classes of organic chemistry are divided into two parts, one of theoretical class, and another called seminary, where you practice what is seen in the theoretical class and everything that I learn in this subject, I apply it in organic chemistry lab, and that I just love it! Here we can synthesize so many things, and see so many reactions that it just makes me wonderful to go to the laboratory.

Well...learning organic chemistry will help me in the future to be able to synthesize drugs in order to help people, and that is the most important thing for me.

Person/Expert you admire

The greatest contributors to science have always been men and they have always been rewarded for their discoveries since ancient times, but women have also contributed a lot to science, for example, Maria Curie, Jane Goodall, Emmy Noether, or Barbara McClintock, she discovered the transposition – genes moving about within chromosomes – often described as jumping genes, and showed that genes are responsible for switching the physical traits of an organism on or off, but for a long time his works were not taken into account, 30 years later he was awarded the Nobel Prize...30 years!! is something I still can not believe!

But the most emblematic and admirable case for me is the Rosalind Franklin. She was born on July 25, 1920 in London, the second of five brothers, three of them men, in a Jewish family that had four generations dedicated to the banking. At age 18 she passed the entrance exam at Newnham College in Cambridge to study experimental sciences and, in particular, chemistry.  Her father did not accept Rosalind's decision and took away her support of money, however, but his aunt paid his studies, and so she graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1941. She learned crystallography and X-ray diffraction, techniques that she applied to DNA fibers. One of her photographs (Known as photograph 51) provided key insights into DNA structure. But, Other scientists (Watson and Crick) used it as evidence to support their DNA model and took credit for the discovery, who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1962. 
Rosalind Franklin never received any recognition in life, on the contrary, Watson and Crick almost never mentioned it, but that was not an impediment to continue looking for the answer to questions that were unimaginable, teither was her father an impediment for her to study! For these and many other reasons as her discoveries is that she is a woman to admire ... we must always look for ways to produce knowledge regardless of the difficulties that are put in the way or the prizes that one can receive for it .

A Photograph You Like

The photograph is something very important in my life, because it immortalizes unforgettable moments, and unique and very important people in my life. I usually take selfies with my family and friends and I print them and after that I stick them on the wall of my room, so I can remember every day how lucky I am.
One of the most important photographs for me it's with my cousin Paolo when we were kids. This photo was taken by my mother in my house when we were 4 years old
My cousin was born six months before me, and from the moment I was born, we have been together, he is more than my cousin, he is my brother and my best friend, And this photograph I like it because it represents all the affection and complicity that we have always had until today.
Paolo is the person with whom I have more photos,, because we have spent together all important processes, and we share the same friends and family, I think that makes us have many photos together...dont you think?

Music in my life

The music es very important in my life, because it is what most relaxes me. The music it is everywhere, just pay attention and listen!

Overall I like all kinds of music, from metal when I clean my house with my mom, to electronic music, salsa, or reggaeton when I go out with my friends, but the kind of music I like the most is the pop, rock and classical music. All these styles have things that please me, and I have a favorite singer or group in each style, for example my favorite  female singer in pop  is taylor swift and my favorite male singer is Ed sheeran, it so happens, that the two of them in real life are best friends!! They Even made a song together called "everything has changed" and I really love soooo much that song (it was all a hit!).
On the other hand, my two favorite rock bands are Imagine Dragons and Paramore, both bands have come to chile, and of course I've gone, It would not lose it me for anything in the world!
and my favorite classical music duet is "2 cellos", they make covers of all kinds of bands! they are wonderful!

My favorite instruments are the cello and piano, He even played the piano !! Is something that I love doing because it relaxes me and, I learned to play the piano by my grandmother, she always wanted to learn but never had the opportunity to do so, and and when I was 10 years, she gave me a piano and I learned to play it, since then I play for her.


As I said, the music is everywhere, I learned that from the movie "august rush" this movie has an incredible soundtrack, just like the lord of the rings, Titanic, Gladiator or Interstellar, but the music I'll never forget is that of all Disney movies! I remember all the songs and to this day I sing them when I see, for example, the beauty and the beast, the little mermaid, and of course my favorite ...the lion king.

well, that is all for today, have a nice day!!
Hugs and kisses!

Giving your opinions

• ·         What is your opinion about smart phones?

In my opinion the smartphones is the best invention of the world because has many functions and organizes my life in many ways, but although I use it a lot this is not really necessary… there are more important things in this life.

• ·         What is your opinion about women in the military?

I think the woman can work in any area, including in the militia since in these times it has been shown that women are not only mothers but much more!.

• ·         What is your opinion about the Chilean politicians?

I´m pretty sure that the Chilean politicians could do their job much better. For me, they only care about money nothing else.

• ·         What is your opinion about violence on television?

In my opinion the violence on television should not be allowed mainly by children because violence generates more violence.

• ·         What is your opinion about fortune telling?

I'm pretty sure that the "future telling" doesn't really exist, for me is a divination game which takes advantage of people's anxiety.

• ·         What is your opinion about soap operas on Chilean TV?

In my opinion soup operas on Chilean TV are very bored and stupids, because they do not show the Chilean reality, and also deride Chilean families.

• ·         What is your opinion about legalizing marijuana?

I think they should legalize marijuana because it would help some sick people and would also reduce drug trafficking.

• ·         What is your opinion about  climate change?

I´m pretty sure that the climate change is caused only by humans, product of the ambition of the wealthiest people, and the ignorance of the poorer classes.

• ·         What is your opinion about cloning?

I agree with cloning (at the cellular level), as long as it is for the benefit of living beings, but not for cloning humans, because it would not be natural and I do not like that.!!

• ·         What is your opinion about recycling?

In my opinion recycle, is an action that connects us with the planet, and would protect future generations. In these times, it is absolutely necessary to take the habit of recycling, so we can clean our planet from the pollution it suffers.

• ·         What is your opinion about “barras bravas”?

I think that "barras bravas" should be eliminated, because they have only caused damages to public spaces, causing that the families no longer attend the stadiums due to the violence. It's not bad to be fanatic, but with responsibility!

• ·         What is your opinion about legalizing abortion in some cases?

In my opinion the abortion is a decision that must be made by the woman, no matter what the cases. Is the body of the woman, no one else´s.  In my opinion the abortion is a decision that must be made by the woman, no matter what the cases, because is the body of the woman and no one else's. We all have the right to do whatever we want with our body. Is our decisions!!

The Technology.

Hi! Dear reader, today is the day for talking about something very important in our lives...the technology.
I was born in a very technological age; in 1996 there were already computers, telephones, radios, televisions, microwave ovens, etc, and as the years pass the technology is evolving more and more, but between all the pieces my favourite is my beautiful Smartphone because it is very comfortable in many ways! It is small, and has many functions. In my smartphone I have many important things for me;   My contacts, music, movies, even books, and of course many photos of my family, friends, and pets.

Selfie with my friends 

I usually use my smartphone for everything, to talk to my family, my friends, to take pictures of everything around me (also Selfies! jeje)  and publish them in my social networks like Instagram or Facebook, I even study with it, and I can get anywhere thanks to its application "maps"! It´s so magic what my smartphone can do!




The first time I had a smartphone was in 2012, back then I did not use it too much, just to listen to music and play games (I was a little girl!), but now (in the university) I use my smartphone many times in the day especially to communicate with my classmates, or to read some information of "U-cursos". 
I really like the smartphone because it organizes my life in many ways and even amuses me with the social networks and youtube, but that does not mean that I can not live without it. yes! It is important but the most important thing is the relationship you have with people without the need for technology, everything else is not really necessary. If our ancestors could survive without smartphones, televisions, radios, or microwaves, I'm sure we will too.

Hugs and kisses <3

My student Life

When I was a Child (in the primary school), I always wanted to be a doctor because I could help people and I loved the biology, and also I wanted to be a musician, even I had classes of piano. Later I decided that music would only be a hobbie.
In the high school I was still loved biology, so that I continued with the idea of studying medicine, but my teacher of chemistry was so good that made me fall in love of chemistry, and I thought of studing degree in chemistry.
In the summer of 2013 I realized a course of microbiology in the University of Chile, and this made me change my decision to study medicine, now I loved the world of microbiology, so that I thought study biochemistry, but the job is very reduced.
Then, when I ending the high school, I took a year to choose a career, because I was very confused, and also to prepare the PSU.
In the Preuniversity institution I decided study chemistry and pharmacy in the university of Chile or University of Santiago, that career was my only choice because it contained everything I liked.

And Well ... Now I study chemistry and pharmacy in the university of chile (yes! I did it!). Here, I have met the best people in the world ... my beautiful friends, they make my days more fun. The university is terrifying and stressful  experience, but I love what I study and I have a great time.
Finally, when I finish my studies I want to work in a laboratory in the investigation area or in a clinical pharmacy.
That is all...If you read this, tell me what you study and if you enjoy it!

Hugs and kisses <3.

Getting to know each other...

My name is Viviana Abarca Acuña I`m born in Santiago, Chile and I`m the only child of my parents, but, fortunately my family on my mother`s side is very big. I have 7 uncles and 17 cousin. My grandmother is the queen of the family, she is 89 years old...is a very wise woman. I`m the youngest granddaughter and of course I`m the favorite. 

I studied in my childhood and adolescence in two school: Marques de Ovando and San Cristobal College, and now, with 20 years old, I study chemistry and pharmacy in the university of Chile, where I have many friends.  The university is a terrifying but very fun experiences, if you reading this you not scared, you will have a lot of fun, so enjoy it.

I love doing many thing like play the piano, watching Games of Thrones with my family, out with my friends and above all read novels, right now i'm reading "the longest ride"by Nicholas Sparks, one of my favourite authors.

And that is all about me. Remember to love your family, your boyfriend, your friends, and above all things love to smile... because, I do and you?