Researchers from Jadavpur University have developed classification-based machine-learning models for toxicity assessment of plastic packaging associated chemicals. These models can efficiently predict the toxicity of chemicals thereby providing a valuable tool for researchers as well as regulatory bodies, overcoming health concerns.
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.
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The relentless pursuit of knowledge in the world of scientific research often comes at a cost. Demanding deadlines, intense competition, and the pressure to publish groundbreaking results frequently lead to overwhelming stress and burnout among researchers. This is a global phenomenon, but the impact is particularly acute in rapidly developing nations like India, where resources are limited, and the pressure to contribute significantly to the global scientific landscape is immense.
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.
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Posted on in Education, Science Communication, Training, Teaching, School Education, Education
What is generative AI? What does ChatGPT do when you give it a ‘prompt’? What are the benefits and limitations of generative AI tools in teaching and learning? How can educators use these tools creatively in their classrooms, while ensuring that their students do not become over-dependent on them? This webinar aimed to address these questions and more.
This webinar spotlighted the life and times of E K Janaki Ammal to explore the role of biographies in placing biological sciences of the early 20th century in its social-historical context. It also invited reflections on the value of situating biology in its social context in its teaching and learning.
IndiaBioscience, along with Saurabh Pradhan, IMBA, Vienna, Austria, and Deepa Subramanyam, NCCS, Pune, have come together to co-host ‘Big Questions, Innovative Approaches’ a series of science talks for PhD researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and early-career researchers in India.
Guest: Madeline Lancaster
Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK
The fifth episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Mahima Samraik from Cactus - Impact Science.
Listen to the episode for insights, inspiration, and understanding the impact of science communication on our lives.
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 third episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Srishti Chipde, the incredible founder of the Purple Science Podcast.
Hosted by Arushi Batra, Edited by Agastya Singh
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Recruitment for Contractual Position of Project Manager under the Project “Setting up Early Translation Accelerator (ETA) entitled:- To transform academic discoveries in the field of industrial Biotechnology with possible commercial and societal impact into economically viable ventures and technologies” at …
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and WINStep Forward are partnering to support the prestigious Khorana Program for Scholars named in honor of Dr. Har Gobind Khorana, who won the Nobel Prize …
The programme provides funding for a doctoral project at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany. This can be either: an individual project supervised by a university teacher (doctoral supervisor) orparticipation in a …
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iBiology offers free biology videos from the world's leading scientists, with talks by over 25 Nobel laureates. It also offers free online courses that help researchers do good science and enhance career and professional development