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Scientists inch closer to interpreting the stem cell code
Divya Vishwanath
Stem cells of an embryo are pluripotent – they can grow into almost any cell type in the body. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) are artificially reprogrammed body cells that can be made to function like embryonic stem cells, offering therapeutic advantages. However, understanding the genetic machinations of pluripotent stem cells is vital to successfully culture iPSC and is an active research area. In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have identified the group of genes responsible for maintaining distinct states of human pluripotency.
Posted on Oct 25, 2021 in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics & Research
Navigating short research trips in Germany
Manasvi CM
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers multiple funding schemes encouraging Indians across career stages to sojourn in Germany for internships, research projects, and networking. In this article, Manasvi CM highlights the salient features of these programs and their deadlines.
Posted on Oct 18, 2021 in Career Development, Funding & Undergraduate

Understanding interdisciplinarity, multidisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity
Madhumitha Krishnan
In education, research and innovation, we often hear the terms “interdisciplinary” and “multidisciplinary”. Many of us may use these terms without understanding what exactly they mean. In this article Madhumita Krishnan, a consultant Ayurveda paediatrician at The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru unravels the meaning of these terms and explores the significance and need for a newer term called “trans-disciplinary”.
Posted on Sep 20, 2021 in Teaching, Research & Interdisciplinarity
Choosing a scientific journal for publication: My modus operandi
Divya Singh Tapaswi
A de facto consideration among scientists is that a research project is not ‘finished’ until it is published in a scientific journal. However, with the spectrum of journals available, each with its own standards, expectations and targeted readers, choosing the ‘right’ journal for publishing the work is a skill in itself. Developing this skill is necessary to save time and avoid (too many) rejections. In this article, Divya Singh Tapaswi offers some tips for honing this skill and narrowing down the choices, based on her own experiences. What is your approach to choosing a journal?
Posted on Sep 13, 2021 in Personal Experience, Research & Networking and Collaboration

In Conversation with a Mentor (ICM)
In Conversation with a Mentor | 03 | Interview with Sanjay Mishra
Suchibrata Borah
In the third episode of 'In Conversation with a Mentor', we have Sanjay Mishra as our guest. Dr. Mishra has recently joined as a Scientist H at the Department of Biotechnology, India. However, this podcast was recorded when he was serving as the Advisor and Head of the Inspire division at the Department of Science & Technology India.

In Conversation with a Mentor (ICM)
In Conversation with a Mentor | 02 | Interview with Deepanwita Chattopadhyay
Suchibrata Borah
In this series of podcasts, we chat with mentors across various life-science fields.
In this second episode, from the series, we have Deepanwita Chattopadhyay as our guest. She is the Chairman & CEO of the IKP knowledge park which is a premier research park and incubator in India. She is a key figure in developing this first Life Science Research Park in India.

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) I 03 Don’ts for a successful DAAD Scholarship Application
Zill-e-Anam
IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to improve the success rate for Indian applications at international funding opportunities - for some of which India even contributes towards. Here we explore the DAAD’s binational doctoral degree or sandwich scholarship.

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
IndiaBiostreams: DAAD Opportunities for PhD Students in India
Zill-e-Anam
An informational webinar on DAAD Opportunities for PhD Students in India

IUBS Centenary Lectures
IndiaBiostreams: IUBS Centenary Lecture 3 | Gombe and Beyond
Suchibrata Borah
Enjoy this talk by Dr. Jane Goodall (Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN messenger of peace) on her research at Gombe, moderated by Dr. Lucilla Spini (Fondazione Circolo Fratelli Rosselli, Firenze, Italy).

Young Investigators' Meeting 2021
YIM2021 | Panel Discussion | Research Assessment: What is DORA?
Suchibrata Borah
Join the Panel Discussion 'Research Assessment: What is DORA?' of day 3 at the Young Investigators' Meeting 2021.

Junior Research Fellow
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-Hyderabad Campus
Project Feasibility study to assess the utilization of spent grain as feedstock for biomethanation
Closed on 18 October
Project Associate
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Project To understand the role of MLL/WDR5 complex in the centrosome duplication cycle
Deadline 30 October

Young Scientists Summer Program
IIASA offers a summer program for PhD students to undertake a scientific project on a topic related to the IIASA research agenda.
Applicants can choose to work with up to two programs. If there is additional is interest in one of …
Deadline 14 January 2022
DAAD - Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE)
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service
The programme targets Indian students pursuing a degree in the fields of science and engineering who wish to do a research internship at a publicly-funded German higher education institution or a research institute. A research internship at a public or state-funded …
Deadline 01 November

Booklet on careers in Indian science
Bidisha Ghosh
An e-booklet introducing a whole range of career options available to students of science in India
iBiology
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