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How stem cells retain their “stem” ness: The science of staying uncommitted
Aditi Jain
Since their initial discovery several decades ago, stem cells have faced intensive study due to their potential medical applications and fascinating biology. A question that has long interested scientists is how do stem cells continue to remain in an undifferentiated or 'uncommitted' state, unlike every other cell type in the body? Now, a new study from researchers at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) sheds light on this unique problem.
Posted on Apr 24, 2019 in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Research
From students with love: new bacteria named after an Indian microbiologist
Lekha Bandopadhyay
Researchers have identified a new genus of bacteria that lives in the guts of the common redworm and is capable of degrading a potent neurotoxin that has been responsible for several food-poisoning outbreaks. The researchers have named the new isolate Pradoshia eiseniae, as a tribute to their mentor, the late Indian microbiologist Pradosh Roy.
Posted on Apr 22, 2019 in Microbiology & Research

Bigyan: A science outreach platform by researchers in Bengali
Anirban Gangopadhyay & K. Rajibul Islam
Located halfway across the world from each other, four dedicated researchers felt the acute lack of well-researched science stories in their mother tongue, Bengali, and decided to come together to fill this gap. The outcome of their efforts - Bigyan.org.in - was launched on National Science Day, 2014. Here is the story of their journey.
Posted on Apr 12, 2019 in Outreach & Science communication
The Journey of the Language Project
Mugdha Mohkhedkar, Roshni Shetty, Sahana Gangadharan, BP Kailash & Mousami Shinde
This is the first article in our new column series on science popularisation in Indian languages. The Language Project offers free video courses in synthetic biology in 26 different languages (9 of which are Indian), and is the brainchild of a group of undergraduate students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
Posted on Apr 05, 2019 in Biotechnology, Outreach & Science communication

Scientific Writer
Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd
If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and aptitude for writing into one unique job, the Scientific Writer role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career and …
Deadline 30 June
Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd
Postdoctoral Fellow: Microbial Community Biophysics
The University of Oregon
Project Imaging-based studies of microbial community dynamics
Open Deadline
The University of Oregon

One-Year Fellowship in Advancing Undergraduate Science Education
Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences
With an aim of improving and enhancing undergraduate life sciences education in the Greater Hyderabad region, the Center for Advancement of Research Skills (CARS) at Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) is announcing a one-year fellowship to mentor and …
Deadline 15 May
Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences
Senior and Intermediate Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research
The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance
The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance invites applications for its Senior and Intermediate Fellowship scheme. These Fellowships are available across the full spectrum of biomedical research from fundamental molecular and cellular studies through clinical and public health research*. Interdisciplinary projects are …
Closed on 19 February
The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance