A recent study from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has identified a new key player among brain regions, the superior colliculus (SC), in guiding skilled forelimb movements.
A collaborative research by scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, and the Institute of Functional Genomics, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, France, has recently solved the structures of the complex brain receptor—metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGlu5). They describe the binding mode of small molecules known to increase receptor activity, paving the way for new avenues in drug design.
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On 9 January 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Genome India Project, a groundbreaking initiative representing the sequencing of 10,000 genomes from 83 distinct population groups across India’s vast demographic landscape. This landmark achievement is a significant step toward a health genomics revolution in the country.
In healthcare, effective drug delivery remains a key challenge. Traditional pills and injections offer relief but often cause side effects and have limited efficacy. Active matter therapeutics transform treatment by delivering medicines precisely to affected areas, reducing side effects and enhancing drug delivery.
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The fourth episode of our Podcast Inception Series, features the incredible Subhra Priyadarshini from Nature India Podcasts.
Join us as we delve into of scientific exploration, innovation, and podcasting with Subhra, a trailblazer in science journalism in India.
The final episode of our much-loved series is now live.
Join us in this captivating conversation with Archana Pawar Nayak, a postdoctoral researcher at Mahendra Sonawane's Lab at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 1 titled as "Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival" is live!
Hosted by Arushi Batra with guests Utsav Thapliyal and Shriya Naidu
Ignite Life Science Foundation, Cactus Communications, and IndiaBioscience have come together to co-host this live online event. In a relaxed and conversational format, the interlocutor for each session will uncover the background story of the work and life of an eminent scientist.
The guest of the fifth event in the series is Prabhavathi Fernandes. She is the Chairperson of the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB), US and the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP).
Ignite Life Science Foundation, Cactus Communications, and IndiaBioscience have come together to co-host this live online event. In a relaxed and conversational format, the interlocutor for each session will uncover the background story of the work and life of an eminent scientist.
The guest of the fourth event in the series is Uma Ramakrishnan who is a Professor of Ecology and Evolution at NCBS, TIFR.
Ignite Life Science Foundation, Cactus Communications, and IndiaBioscience have come together to co-host this live online event. In a relaxed and conversational format, the interlocutor for each session will uncover the background story of the work and life of an eminent scientist.
The guest of this event is Vishva Dixit, Vice President of Early Discovery Research, Physiological Chemistry at Genentech.
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Application are invited for the post of Senior Manager – Strategy & Public Policy, Research & Toxicology at Humane Society International. To lead research and toxicology work for HSI India by advocating for program policy goals and priorities through outreach to …
Application are invited for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellows under Simons-Ashoka Fellowship Program at Ashoka University
NIDHI- PRAYAS Program is focused is to provide support/funding from idea to prototype to help –young and aspiring innovators. Innovators should use the PRAYAS grant, primarily to convert their ideas into prototype. The IP generated if any, should vest with …
Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation (SreePVF), located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, is a private foundation incorporated under Section 7(2) and Rule 8 of the Government of India Companies Rule 2014. Since its establishment, the foundation has been dedicated to supporting excellence …