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The National Centre for Biological Sciences said Prof Gita Chadha brings an intersectional feminist perspective to discussions in the study of science in India.

The Obaid Siddiqi Chair has been set up at the intersection of the practice of science, its history and culture and is awarded to eminent scholars whose work spans these disciplines. Named after Obaid Siddiqi, the founder of the Molecular Biology Unit at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and whose vision led to the development of NCBS, the Chair is supported by TNQ Technologies.

How mutation spectra reversals increase the odds of evolutionary success

Cells possess a remarkable ability to organize their interiors using minuscule protein machines known as molecular motors, which generate directed motion. Most molecular motors rely on a common form of chemical energy, ATP, to function.

“Tigers are majestic and charismatic carnivores. Besides, around 70% of the world’s tigers live in India. It is hence India’s responsibility to the world to conserve them,” said Uma Ramakrishnan is an Indian molecular ecologist and professor at National Centre for Biological Sciences.

India needs a biodiversity strategy that includes conserving landscapes that humans and wildlife share since only 15% of the country’s top conservation priority areas are covered under the protected area network, a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Sustainability has recommended.

A team of scientists across academia, research, policy and conservation NGOs have conducted a prioritisation analysis to help India meet the 30x30 biodiversity conservation targets. The 30x30 biodiversity conservation refers to conserving biodiversity on 30% of the planet by the year 2030.