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.

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.

What fuels the passion of those at the forefront of life sciences and biotechnology? What situations do they navigate, and what advice do they wish someone had whispered to them early on? An interview series by NaviClar, an initiative that supports the science community in career navigation and progression, sets out to answer these questions not through scripted interviews, but through candid conversations with faculty from India and across the world.

Every second Sunday, The Scicomm Synapse brings science to life through conversations with researchers and communicators. From career journeys to curiosity-driven insights, their student-led initiative bridges scientists and society, celebrating diverse paths in STEM while fostering scientific temper, collaboration, and storytelling across India.

Quantum dots—tiny, glowing nanoparticles, are reshaping India’s cancer research landscape. From fruit waste–derived diagnostics to targeted nanotherapies, researchers across the country are harnessing these tools to reveal disease earlier, improve precision, and reimagine accessible, innovative cancer care.