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Integrating climate resilience, pest management, and nutrition: Takeaways from SUSTAiN 2026
Apoorva Masade, Sampath Kumar & Kamal Kumar Malukani
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
[SNG2]: A new prion discovered in yeast
Manjeera Gowravaram
Researchers from the Amity University, Mohali, and Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh, discovered a new prion called [SNG2] in fission yeast. This is the first known instance of a prion affecting gene silencing. This discovery highlights the unexpected roles of prions in inheritance and cellular behaviour.
Posted on Jan 17, 2025 in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology & Research

Stalled science: Why India’s human stem cell research has yet to take off?
Kasturi Mahadik
A recent breakthrough in China, where a diabetic woman regained insulin production through a stem cell transplant, highlights India’s urgent need to reflect on its own human stem cell research. Despite global advances, India lags behind in innovation and infrastructure. A nationwide survey now seeks to uncover why—and how to fix it.
Posted on Nov 14, 2025 in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology & Ethics
Microfluidics in Indian healthcare: A silent revolution in diagnostics
Anna Anandita
Imagine performing all your blood tests using a chip smaller than your palm, with just a drop of blood. Wouldn’t that make blood tests feel less daunting, more accessible, and far more comfortable? You might think this is the plot of a sci‑fi movie. But the surprising twist is, it’s real, and it’s happening right now in India.
Posted on Nov 07, 2025 in Biochemistry, Health & Medicine, Biotechnology, Research & Interdisciplinarity

Podcast Inception
Exploring Nature India’s journey!
Subhra Priyadarshini in conversation with Arushi Batra
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.

Exploring Science Engagement (IBS X ISF)
“Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival”
Arushi Batra
Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 1 titled as "Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival" is live!
Hosted by Arushi Batra with guests Utsav Thapliyal and Shriya Naidu

Radio PDF
“Take decisions very wisely and keep the persistence for it in this journey“ - Arpita Ghosh
Arpita Ghosh in conversation with Arushi Batra
Tune in to the 5th episode of the RADIO PDF series. Arpita Ghosh, a postdoc at Abhijit's lab in IIT Bombay shares her journey and current research with us. Explore the ongoing challenge of balancing personal and professional life as a woman in STEM.

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IGNITE
IN CONVERSATION with IGNITE #6
James J Collins in conversation with Shahid Jameel
In the 6^th conversation of the 'IN CONVERSATION with IGNITE' series, Shahid Jameel, a Fellow at OCIS and Green Templeton College, Oxford, talks to a well-known American researcher, author, speaker, and consultant James J. Collins who is considered the “Father of Synthetic Biology”.

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DBT Webinar Series
IndiaBiostreams: DBT’s Initiatives on Waste to Value
In the sixth webinar by the DBT, we were joined by DK Tuli, DBT-IOC Centre for Advanced Bio-Energy Research, Himachal Pradesh, Sangita Kasture Scientist 'F', DBT, AK Rawat Adviser, DBT, and Sayed Shams Yazdani, ICGEB, New Delhi in a webinar on DBT's initiatives on transforming waste to value.

M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
MGM Advanced Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Mahatma Gandhi Medical Advanced Research Institute (MGMARI), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, invites applications for its two-year M.Sc. program in Medical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics — a unique opportunity to train in a research-driven environment with cutting-edge laboratories, expert faculty, and world-class …
Closed on 15 August 2025
Scientist-IV
BRIC - National Institute of Immunology
The BRIC-National Institute of Immunology invites applications (through online mode) from mid-career scientists with the potential for intellectual leadership and passion for innovative research to fill up 08 positions of Staff Scientist-IV on a Direct Recruitment basis. The candidates with …
Closed on 15 June 2025

Biotechnology Ignition Grant
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
C-CAMP has partnered with BIRAC for the Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme, which funds young companies and individuals to establish proof-of-concept data for their exciting ideas in the field of life sciences. Over the last few years, C-CAMP has supported close …
Closed on 16 August 2022
Indo-Belgian Joint Networking Call 2021
Within the framework of the Agreement between Belgium and India on cooperation in the fields of science and technology and the fifth 'Joint Commission' meeting on 18th January 2021, it was decided to organize a 4thcall for proposals for networking …
Closed on 17 September 2021