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Stem cells of an embryo are pluripotent – they can grow into almost any cell type in the body. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) are artificially reprogrammed body cells that can be made to function like embryonic stem cells, offering therapeutic advantages. However, understanding the genetic machinations of pluripotent stem cells is vital to successfully culture iPSC and is an active research area. In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have identified the group of genes responsible for maintaining distinct states of human pluripotency.

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Navigating short research trips in Germany

Manasvi CM

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers multiple funding schemes encouraging Indians across career stages to sojourn in Germany for internships, research projects, and networking. In this article, Manasvi CM highlights the salient features of these programs and their deadlines.

A team of researchers from the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, has revealed how crosstalk between two molecular pathways in the cells of the gut mediates the aberrant inflammation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

In a new study, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have demonstrated the functioning of a motor protein responsible for recycling material inside a cell. These findings are crucial since faulty recycling in cells is responsible for many disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Cancer.

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Recent IndiaBiospeaks Episodes

In Conversation with a Mentor (ICM)
In Conversation with a Mentor | 03 | Interview with Sanjay Mishra
Suchibrata Borah
In the third episode of 'In Conversation with a Mentor', we have Sanjay Mishra as our guest. Dr. Mishra has recently joined as a Scientist H at the Department of Biotechnology, India. However, this podcast was recorded when he was serving as the Advisor and Head of the Inspire division at the Department of Science & Technology India.

In Conversation with a Mentor (ICM)
In Conversation with a Mentor | 02 | Interview with Deepanwita Chattopadhyay
Suchibrata Borah
In this series of podcasts, we chat with mentors across various life-science fields.
In this second episode, from the series, we have Deepanwita Chattopadhyay as our guest. She is the Chairman & CEO of the IKP knowledge park which is a premier research park and incubator in India. She is a key figure in developing this first Life Science Research Park in India.

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) I 03 Don’ts for a successful DAAD Scholarship Application
Zill-e-Anam
IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to improve the success rate for Indian applications at international funding opportunities - for some of which India even contributes towards. Here we explore the DAAD’s binational doctoral degree or sandwich scholarship.

Recent IndiaBiostreams Episodes

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
IndiaBiostreams: DAAD Opportunities for PhD Students in India
Zill-e-Anam
An informational webinar on DAAD Opportunities for PhD Students in India

Education
Importance of Networking – A panel discussion for undergraduate educators
Suchibrata Borah
This webinar was an effort to explain the importance of networking for the betterment of education in the country and encourage more educators to venture into this activity.

Young Investigators' Meeting 2021
PDF Meeting 2021 | Panel Discussion | Navigating the Academic Job Market: How, What, and When?
Suchibrata Borah
Listen to the Panel Discussion 'Navigating the Academic Job Market: How, What, and When?' of day 3 of the PDF Meeting 2021

Dispatches from IndiaBioscience

Digital education in the 'new normal' | 21 October at 3 p.m.

In our 3rd podcast from the #indiabiospeaks #ICM series, we talked to Sanjay Mishra from DST, India

Jobs More →

Project Associate
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Project To understand the role of MLL/WDR5 complex in the centrosome duplication cycle
Deadline 30 October
Prospective Ramalingaswami and Ramanujan Fellows
Subhash Mukhopadhyay Centre for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Adamas University
Subhash Mukhopadhyay Centre for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine(SMC-SCBRM) at ADAMAS University, Kolkata, invites application to host researchershaving fellowships of Government of India like Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship andRamanujan Fellowship. SMC-SCBRM is a newly established start-of-the-art research facility embedded in …
Deadline 31 October

Post Doctoral Fellow
Ashoka University
Sonepat, Haryana Deadline 31 October
PhD Opportunities in Biology
Ashoka University
Haryana, India Deadline 01 November
Managing Director
BHARAT IMMUNOLOGICALS AND BIOLOGICALS CORPORATION LIMITED
Uttar Pradesh, India Deadline 20 November
Junior Research Fellow
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Deadline 20 November

Grants More →

IGSTC Industrial Fellowships
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany invites applications for availing Industrial Fellowships to encourage young researchers …
Deadline 29 October
Sun Pharma Science Foundation Research Awards 2021
Sun Pharma Science Foundation has invited nominations for Sun Pharma Science Foundation Research Awards and Sun Pharma Science Foundation Science Scholar Awards for the year 2021. The Sun Pharma Science Foundation Research Awards are for excellence in original research work in …
Deadline 31 October

National Science Chair
Deadline 31 October
Superheroes Against Superbugs Fellowships
Deadline 31 October
DAAD - Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE)
Deadline 01 November
2022 Simons Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and Evolution Awards
Deadline 05 November

Resources

Self-Care During a Pandemic
For many of us, the pandemic has disrupted our daily routines, especially those related to self-care. Here are some active steps you can take to nurture your well-being during this difficult period.
Staying connected when you are stuck at home
Even though the lockdown has been lifted in many parts of the country, physical distancing still remains one of our best strategies to fight the pandemic. However, physical distancing need not mean social distancing, and here are some ideas for how you can remain connected to your loved ones while following safe distancing protocols.
Do you know someone struggling with their mental health?
It can be difficult to figure out how to provide support to our loved ones under the extraordinary conditions brought on by the pandemic. Here are some things that you might be able to do if you observe a friend or a loved one struggling with their mental health.

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Dispatches from IndiaBioscience

Project To understand the role of MLL/WDR5 complex in the centrosome duplication cycle