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The Power of Investing in Fundamental Science: Building a Modern Science Nation
India’s journey from Independence to becoming one of the world’s leading scientific and technological nations is among the most remarkable transformations in modern history. At Independence, the country faced food shortages, low industrial capacity, widespread poverty, and limited scientific infrastructure.
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The histone with a double life
A broken strand of DNA is one of the most serious threats a cell can face.
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A Molecular Clue to How Rice Adapted to Drier Conditions
Flooded paddy fields make rice look like a water plant through and through.
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Restoring Forests Brings Back Big Seeds, But Not Always the Right Ones
Planting trees is not the same as restoring a forest.
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Paromita Vohra: Sixth Obaid Siddiqi Chair in the History and Culture of Science, 2026-2027
We are delighted to announce that Paromita Vohra will be the sixth Obaid Siddiqi Chai
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Welcoming Dr Vamsee Mallajosyula to NCBS
When most people think about vaccines, they imagine a shot, a sore arm, and perhaps a layer of protection again
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Why genomic architectural landmarks become mutational hotspots in cancer
Every time a cell divides, it must copy over three billion letters of DNA with remarkable accuracy.
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Same traits, different species: what Himalayan moths reveal about mountain ecosystems
Climb a mountain and the world changes around you.














