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• The case for a resounding framework for AI-biotech convergence

  

  The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with biotechnology has ushered in a period of innovation in healthcare. The interdisciplinary nature of AI enables it to analyse and interpret large data sets from multiple domains. In the case of the life sciences, AI-biotech convergence holds the potential to alter the landscape of diagnostics, monitoring of disease progression, precision medicine, and prediction of public health threats.
  

  Posted on May 16, 2025 in Health & Medicine, Biotechnology, Science, Policy, Interdisciplinarity & Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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• A CARE-driven approach to Indian genomics

  

  The Genome India Project—an effort to sequence 10,000 genomes from 83 population groups across the country, represents a turning point in India's transition to precision health. This historic initiative heralds the dawn of a health genomics revolution, but also raises pressing concerns about long-standing disparities in global genomics research, where South Asian populations are grossly underrepresented. As India enters this new frontier, issues of data privacy, informed consent, and community sovereignty are paramount. To fully realise the potential of genomic medicine for all, India needs to establish an inclusive, ethically grounded framework aligned with international benchmarks and culturally responsive governance that prioritises both scientific advancement and social justice.

  Posted on May 02, 2025 in Health & Medicine, Genetics, Science, Research & Interdisciplinarity

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• Active matter therapeutics: The science behind precision medicine

  

  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.

  Posted on Feb 28, 2025 in Health & Medicine, Nanotechnology, Science & Policy

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• Frugal science: A lab on paper

  

  Low exposure to research, often due to the financial constraints of college laboratories, and extensive curriculum can make studying biology unexciting for students. This short article on ​‘frugal science’ describes how paper, a cheap and familiar material, has been developed into instruments to study nature and stimulate creativity and curiosity in students.

  Posted on Jan 25, 2024 in Biochemistry, Health & Medicine, Undergraduate, Interdisciplinarity & Education

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Annesha Dutta

  

  Annesha Dutta, Specialist-Quality Operations, Novartis Hyderabad, brings extensive experience from pharmaceutical Quality Control and Assurance roles, emphasising curiosity-driven transitions and the value of seizing diverse opportunities within the healthcare industry. Annesha also shares advice and resources for master's and PhD students who want to transition into an industry role.

  Posted on Jan 01, 2024 in Health & Medicine, Women in Science, Career Development & Personal Experience

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• Stories from the community: How a cold email led to an international collaborative grant

  

  In the fourth article as part of community voices for international grants and fellowships, Karishma shares an experience of a cold email that she wrote leading to a collaborative South - South international grant.

  Posted on Mar 16, 2022 in Health & Medicine, Funding, Personal Experience & Networking and Collaboration

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• Tackling antibiotic resistance

  

  How do bacteria develop antibiotic resistance (ABR)? What are its consequences to human health and economy? What are the factors that contribute to the rise in ABR? Have any steps been taken to combat this global crisis? How do we promote awareness amongst people? In this article, Mousumi Saha addresses these questions.
  

  Posted on Nov 22, 2021 in Health & Medicine & Microbiology

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