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Rethinking ecology through a sociological lens

Satyajeet Gupta, Sai Rama Raju Marella & Shatarupa Sarkar

This article redefines survival beyond biological persistence, examining it through ecological and sociological lenses. Drawing on case studies from India, the authors highlight how power, inequality, and environmental injustice shape survival. It argues for a just, regenerative, and inclusive understanding of survival that prioritises dignity, equity, and long-term ecological sustainability.

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From pigs to patients: Is India’s law ready for animal organs?

Rahul Pallipurath

From India’s first controversial pig-to-human transplant in 1997 to today’s gene-edited breakthroughs, xenotransplantation is rapidly evolving. Yet, India’s regulatory framework remains fragmented. In this article, Rahul Pallipurath explores scientific advances, ethical concerns, and legal gaps, asking whether India is prepared for the arrival of animal-to-human organ transplants.

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At the interactions: Building a research journey through proximity

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From a small town in Uttar Pradesh to leading interdisciplinary research, this Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 story follows Santosh Kumar Chaudhary, Distinguished Professor at UPES, Dehradun. His journey—spanning structural biology, chemical biology, and drug discovery—highlights how mentorship, persistence, and integrating disciplines can shape scientific careers and enable new directions in research.

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The shared world of Leishmania and us: A journey of adaptability and co-evolution

Debolina Manna

A childhood fascination with the image of a scientist led Budhaditya Mukherjee, an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) and an EMBO Global Investigator Network (EMBO GIN) awardee, to a career studying one of the world’s most adaptable parasites, Leishmania. In this profile, he reflects on research, resilience, mentorship, genome plasticity, and how understanding pathogen evolution may help address drug resistance and chronic infections.

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