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Farming in the age of superbugs: Are enteric pathogens becoming resistant to disinfection?
Mittali Tyagi, a PhD student at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies in Faridabad, Haryana, is an environment enthusiast who works towards the promotion of sustainability. Her passion for nature has turned into a strong commitment to addressing environmental challenges and spurring change in the way we interact with the planet. As part of her PhD studies on pathogen-plant interactions, she came across fascinating research on enteric pathogen survival on plants and their implications for food safety—an observation that prompted her to author this article.
Posted on in Agriculture, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences & Research
Sterile hybrids in nature: Biological limits or evolutionary assets?
They don’t pass on their genes, yet they pass on profound evolutionary insights. Sterile hybrids—from mules to lab-bred bees—are changing how we think about life, legacy, and the limits of nature.
EMT: A normal process gone rogue
Sabyasachi Parija, a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, is exploring the fascinating world of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a critical process in cancer biology. In this opinion article, Sabyasachi reflects on the molecular intricacies of EMT and its role in cancer progression, sharing his thoughts on why understanding this process could be key to unlocking new strategies in cancer treatment and research.
Posted on in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Science, Personal Experience & Research
10 Women, 10 Questions: Aarti Sevilimedu
Aarti Sevilimedu, Principal Research Scientist at Dr Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS), shares her insights on working with rare diseases in India. In this “10 Women, 10 Questions” she highlights her career journey and also the different initiatives on developing treatment for rare diseases in India.
Posted on in Education, Networking, School Education & Education
Innovating science education and empowering the next generation: In conversation with Somdatta Karak
Science isn’t a luxury—it’s a way to understand and navigate the world,” says Somdatta Karak, biologist and science communicator. In this interview, she recounts her journey from Teach For India to spearheading pioneering outreach programmes at CSIR-CCMB. From empowering underrepresented students through projects such as Milo CCMB and Project Abhilasha to constructing mentorship bridges between scientists and learners, Somdatta presents an unassailable argument for inclusive, experiential, and value-based science education in India.
Posted on in Education, Networking, School Education & Education
Science for all: How citizen science is transforming research through community participation
Citizen science is research conducted with the help of the general public, where amateur, non-professional, and passionate individuals are provided with an opportunity to contribute to science. It serves as a medium to foster scientific curiosity and collaboration between scientists and society, enabling individuals to contribute to data collection, organisation, and analysis—which are key elements in evidence-based decision-making and addressing community challenges through research and policy initiatives. Additionally, it also helps alleviate the workload and conserve the bandwidth of scientists and experts, allowing them to focus better on advancing research and innovation.
Posted on in Education, Science Communication, Training, Teaching, School Education & Education
