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India’s vast and diverse educational landscape requires more than just teachers; it demands a wide array of education professionals to address challenges such as language diversity and curriculum development. Azim Premji University is leading efforts to nurture such professionals through its postgraduate programs, aligning with the National Education Policy’s vision to transform India’s education system.

News

Can the deeper study of protein structures help us tackle antibiotic resistance better?

Aishwarya Segu

Scientists at the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, have uncovered the molecular mechanism behind Gram-negative bacteria’s resistance to the drug PC190723, revealing how intra-molecular interactions in proteins, such as salt bridges, prevent the drug from binding effectively.

Columns

10 Women, 10 Questions: Madhurima Kahali

Sindhu M & Mohit Nikalje

Madhurima Kahali, marketing team head at Taylor & Francis Group, talks about her experience transitioning from academia to the publishing industry. In this '10 Women, 10 Questions' interview, Kahali discusses her career trajectory, starting from being an editor at a leading global publisher to becoming the head of a marketing team.

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Exploring the potential of psychedelics in treating anxiety

Aishwarya Segu

Researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai, have recently elucidated the neurocircuit mechanism of DOI (2,5‑dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine), a serotonergic psychedelic known to reduce anxiety. Their findings pave the way for emerging clinical research and potential therapeutic interventions targeting mental distress caused by anxiety.

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Recent IndiaBiostreams Episodes

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Informational webinar
Informational webinar on YIM 2025
Arushi Batra & Karishma Kaushik
Thinking about applying for YIM 2025? Want to know about what to expect from the meeting? Have other questions about the meeting? Watch the Informational webinar on YIM 2025 conducted on 12 September 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PbaX0bqKI4
Virtual Book Chats
A Virtual Book Chat with Anita Mani, Editor: ‘Women in the Wild’
Anita Mani in conversation with Ankita Rathore
A virtual book chat was hosted with Anita Mani on 6 September 2024, 3 - 4 PM IST. The chat was moderated by Ankita Rathore.
We had an engaging conversation on the remarkable stories of women in wildlife and conservation. The discussion touched on the inspiring journeys of Jamal Ara and J. Vijaya, how the book challenges stereotypes of objectivity in science.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n67zV3Gliow
Informational webinar
IIT Jodhpur Certification Program on Next-Generation OMICS Technologies and Applications
Mitali Mukerji & Praveen Gupta in conversation with Arushi Batra
A webinar on the IIT Jodhpur Certification Program on Next-Generation OMICS Technologies and Applications for 2024-2025.
Panelists: Praveen Gupta (Premas Life Sciences), Mitali Mukerji (IIT Jodhpur), Rahul Ramekar (Premas Life Sciences), and Mohit Mazumdar (OMICS Technologies).

Recent IndiaBiospeaks Episodes

Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact
Gattaca, a deep dive!
Balasubramanian Nagaraj in conversation with Arushi Batra & Girija Deshmukh
In our premiere episode of Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact series we'll explore the ethical implications of genetic discrimination in the classic sci-fi film Gattaca with an expert - Nagaraj Balasubramanian, IISER Pune.

Jugalbandi - A Science Duet
Uniting medicine and public health : India’s future
Gagandeep Kang & Devi Shetty in conversation with Arushi Batra
The fourth episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet' explores the intersection of medicine and public health.
Join us for Episode 04, with a thought provoking discussion with guests Gagandeep Kang and Devi Shetty.

Jugalbandi - A Science Duet
Science beyond borders: The power of collaboration
Ragothaman M. Yennamalli & Vishwesha Guttal in conversation with Arushi Batra
The third episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet' explores the power of collaborations both national and international ones.
Join us for Episode 03, with an interesting discussion with guests Ragothaman M Yennamalli and Vishwesha Guttal

Dispatches from IndiaBioscience

PhD café: A virtual seminar series for PhD researchers in India

‘PhD café’ was a one-of-a-kind seminar series for PhD researchers life sciences across India; the series hosted ~60 pre-selected PhD researchers (in advanced stages of their PhD and close to graduation) to present their work to experts and the wider community in various fields of experimental biology.

JOYI: Journey of a Young Investigator

(2024 edition)

This collection celebrates the stories of young investigators in attendance at the Young Investigators Meeting (YIM) 2024 held in central India at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Jobs More →

PhD Admission
Institute Of Advanced Virology
The PhD program offered by IAV aims to provide fundamental as well as advanced research on various aspects of virology, including virus interactions, viral immunology, virus vaccines, antiviral drug research, virus genomics and viral outbreak studies. The Institute is affiliated …
Deadline 25 November
Research Associate
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Project Understanding how anatomical adaptations help root penetration in hard and dry soil
Deadline 27 November

Research Assistant
Krea University
Andhra pradesh, India Deadline 30 November
Project Co-ordinator
Dibang Team
Arunachal Pradesh, India Deadline 30 November
Postdoctoral position
TIFR - National Centre for Biological Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka Deadline 01 December

Grants More →

International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
AAUW’s International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program promotes education and equity for women by investing in international applicants who will be pursuing postdoctoral research in the U.S., with the intention of applying their expertise, professional skills and leadership in the context …
Deadline 22 November
Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme for Women Researchers for 2024-25
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Biotechnology invites the applications under the BioCARe Programme for women researchers. The programme is targeted to enhance the participation of women researchers for their Career Development in the area of Biotechnology.The fellowship is open to Indian Women Nationals …
Deadline 01 December
The Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science
The Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science is a community of exceptional young scientists who share a passion for taking research beyond the mainstream. Fellows are given the means to pursue their personal vision of a particular scientific project …
Deadline 15 January 2025

Resources

On the Road to Excellence - Funding Opportunities for Life Science Researchers in India | Edition II
Manjula Harikrishna & Nithya Kruthi
On the Road to Excellence - Funding Opportunities for Life Science Researchers in India | Edition II is a comprehensive compendium that highlights a wide range of funding opportunities available to researchers in various fields of life sciences.
You can read or download this e-book here. You can read the flip-book version here.
Getting past the Ph(D)inish line
Ankita Rathore
The e-book, "Getting past the Ph(D)inish line: Challenges with, and interventions to better support, PhD experiences in life sciences in India," aims to address challenges that PhD researchers in the life sciences in India face, and it does so by offering a clear look at the difficulties they encounter during their academic journeys. At the same time, it shares real experiences and practical advice to help researchers overcome obstacles and make the PhD experience more rewarding.
You can read or download this booklet from here. You can read the flip-book version here.
Vividh: Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Accessibility in science in India
Dhruvi Nirmal & Karishma Kaushik
‘Vividh’ is a compilation of inspiring and thought-provoking stories, interviews and insights on DEIA in life science research and education in India.
Featuring opinions, first-person accounts, and perspectives from allies and advocates, Vividh discusses DEIA in science across a range of situations and experiences. The e-compendium also features a compelling foreward and collection of relevant resources for the community.
The full e-compendium can be found here.
The flip-book version can be found here.

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Project Understanding how anatomical adaptations help root penetration ﻿in hard and dry soil

Manjula Harikrishna & Nithya Kruthi

Dhruvi Nirmal & Karishma Kaushik

Project Understanding how anatomical adaptations help root penetration in hard and dry soil