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• Governing the code of life: Key takeaways from the EBRC–IISc workshop on nucleic acid synthesis governance

  

  As DNA synthesis becomes faster and more accessible, ensuring it is used responsibly has become a global priority. This article explores key discussions and recommendations from an international workshop on strengthening nucleic acid synthesis screening, highlighting India's opportunity to build robust biosecurity frameworks while supporting innovation.

  Posted on Jul 13, 2026 in Health & Medicine, Biotechnology, AI and Healthcare & Policy

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• How AI-led technology is enabling oral cancer screening at one’s fingertips

  

  AI-driven screening tools are transforming oral cancer detection in India by enabling rapid, accessible, and low-cost diagnosis at the point of care. By bridging gaps in awareness and infrastructure, Mukhia Plus (Mukhia+) is an AI-driven technology that helps healthcare workers identify high-risk lesions early, improving outcomes and reducing the burden of late-stage oral cancer.
  

  Posted on May 01, 2026 in Health & Medicine, AI and Healthcare & Research

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• Navigating life science funding: Insights from YIM 2026

  

  The second day of the Young Investigators' Meeting (YIM) 2026 in Pune was dedicated to one of the most pressing practical concerns for early-career researchers in India: how to find, apply for, and receive research funding. A series of spotlight talks by representatives from Indian and international funding organisations, followed by an open ask-me-anything session, brought together researchers at different stages of their careers with funders and senior scientists in what turned out to be a candid and wide-ranging conversation.

  Posted on Apr 06, 2026 in Science Communication, Science, Networking, Career Development, YIM & Young Investigators

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• Integrating climate resilience, pest management, and nutrition: Takeaways from SUSTAiN 2026

  

  SUSTAiN 2026 at BLiSC, Bengaluru, an annual initiative by the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), brought together scientists, policymakers, and practitioners to rethink agriculture and nutrition under climate stress. Discussions highlighted resilient crops, sustainable pest management, and nutrition security, emphasising the urgent need to bridge science, policy, and practice to build food systems that sustain both people and the planet.
  

  Posted on Apr 03, 2026 in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Plant Biology & Research

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• Rewriting the malaria code through RNA modifications: Insights from studies in India

  

  Despite decades of global effort, malaria remains one of the world’s most devastating infectious diseases, with Plasmodium falciparum responsible for the most severe and deadly form. While extensive research has focused on the parasite’s DNA and proteins, a crucial regulatory layer of chemical modifications on RNA has only recently begun to attract attention. Understanding this hidden system of gene control could open new avenues for malaria intervention.
  

  Posted on Mar 23, 2026 in Health & Medicine, Microbiology & Research

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• Building careers and community: Reflections from YIM 2026

  

  In this reflection, IndiaBioscience Executive Director Siuli Mitra shares insights from the Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM) 2026 in Pune. She reflects on how mentorship, collaboration, and candid conversations shaped the meeting, where early-career researchers discussed challenges, explored opportunities, and built lasting connections within India’s growing life sciences community.

  Posted on Mar 16, 2026 in Science Communication, Science, Networking, Career Development, YIM & Young Investigators

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• Biofilm nanogel: The next target in Candida infection

  

  Why do some Candida infections keep returning even after treatment? The answer often lies in the biofilm’s tough armour that protects yeast cells from drugs, immune responses, and environmental stress.
  

  Posted on Feb 16, 2026 in Health & Medicine, Microbiology & Research

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