Tuberculosis owes its persistence to the remarkable adaptability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Recent research from CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, has unveiled the critical roles of enzymes CysM and CysK2 in cysteine synthesis, a key process that enables Mtb to survive the host's immune defenses, offering potential targets for innovative TB treatments.
A research team led by Deepa Ghosh at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have created an innovative self-powered dressing aid for chronic wounds. This dressing has antibacterial qualities and can promote wound healing, making it a promising all-in-one solution for individuals with diabetic foot ulcers.
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In rural Rajasthan, this outreach initiative addressed the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through 14 interactive workshops facilitated by the third IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG 3). Neha Jain, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, and her team educated students on microbiology and responsible antibiotic use, empowering young minds and fostering sustainable solutions to combat AMR.
Akriti Sondhi is a contemporary artist currently working on a bio-art project called ‘soft-earth’. She is also a commercial and fine art photographer and explores alternative photography methods. In this interview, she reflects on her experience of working with living organisms as an artistic medium and the intersection of science and art.
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In the sixth webinar by the DBT, we were joined by DK Tuli, DBT-IOC Centre for Advanced Bio-Energy Research, Himachal Pradesh, Sangita Kasture Scientist 'F', DBT, AK Rawat Adviser, DBT, and Sayed Shams Yazdani, ICGEB, New Delhi in a webinar on DBT's initiatives on transforming waste to value.
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The key responsibility for the candidate will be to perform experiments in Microbiology (compound screening, MIC/MBC, intracellular assays, cell culture assays etc.) with assay development. Support Microbiology team in delivering results to drug discovery and development projects encompassing bacterial and …
EMBO and the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance (referred to as ‘India Alliance’) jointly fund up to six lecture courses per year in India. The aim of a lecture course is to teach participants, primarily PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. The …
Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an independent statutory body established under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the apex body …