ORG@IISc

ORG provides services and support for the effective administration of sponsored projects at IISc.

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The List of selected candidates for the MBBS/MPH Internship Program 2026 is announced on ORG website.

Click on the below link to check the results.
https://t.co/E48hZpbkP4

Congratulations to all the selected candidates.

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New @iiscbangalore research enables precise control over laser-driven droplets!
By tuning position & energy, scientists can now predict droplet motion, essential for future microfluidics & medical technology.

#SaralAI #ANRF
#IISc #ResearchHighlights #ScienceCommunication

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Research at #iiscbangalore shows that bioenzymes & biopolymers can increase soil strength by 2.5x! This sustainable stabilization method for sand-kaolin mixtures offers a green, low-carbon alternative to traditional cement
#ResearchHighlights #SustainableEngineering #SARAL #ANRF

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New #IISc research shows that disordered molecular nanotubes can mimic natural photosynthesis @ room temperature. Structural disorder surprisingly enhances energy transfer, a new blueprint for artificial light-harvesting tech
#SARAL #ANRF
#ResearchHighlights #ScienceCommunication

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How does S. aureus kill cells?
@iiscbangalore researchers used #cryoEM to capture the step-by-step assembly of alpha-hemolysin #toxins as they punch pores in red blood cells, revealing how #membrane lipids modulate infection

#SARAL #ANRF
#ResearchHighlights #ScienceCommunication

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How do #bacterial #toxins breach our cells? @iiscbangalore researchers used #cryoEM to reveal step-by-step structural transition of #alphaHL #toxin as it forms pores in lipid membranes, a key process in S. aureus #infections

#SARAL #ANRF
#ResearchHighlights #ScienceCommunication

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New @iiscbangalore research shows long-term #meditation boosts "#gamma" brain waves, key to attention and healthy aging. The study reveals that meditation strengthens inhibitory circuits in the brain, potentially protecting against cognitive decline

#SARAL #ANRF
@SupratimRayIISc

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New research from @iiscbangalore reveals how to control nanopore shapes in 2D MoS2. By tuning the chemical environment, researchers can grow perfectly triangular pores, opening doors for better water desalination and DNA sequencing
#SARAL #ANRF
#ResearchHighlights #Nanotechnology

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New @IIScBengaluru research reveals how glucose transporters dynamically cycle at the cell surface to trigger insulin secretion. This process is disrupted in #Type2 #Diabetes, but understanding it may lead to new ways to restore insulin levels.

#SARAL #ANRF #ResearchHighlights

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Are atoms really spheres? #IISc researchers say no! Their study reveals that hydrogen atoms in bonds are actually elliptical. This new understanding of long & short radii helps scientists predict molecular structures with far greater precision
#SARAL #ANRF #Shivkumarkalyanaraman

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Applications are open for the #IISc #MBBS & #MPH #Internship Program
🔬 Work with IISc faculty
📅 4–8 week internship
💰 Stipend: ₹ 35000
📌 Apply by 30 March 2026
Great opportunity to gain research exposure & explore the path of a physician-scientist
#ResearchInternship #STEM

[ORG@IISc @ORGIISc]

Applications are open for the #IISc #MBBS & #MPH #Internship Program
🔬 Work with IISc faculty
📅 4–8 week internship
💰 Stipend: ₹ 35000
📌 Apply by 30 March 2026
Great opportunity to gain research exposure & explore the path of a physician-scientist
#ResearchInternship #STEM

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#IISc researchers have identified how the CX3 protein complex safeguards our genome. By recruiting the FANCM enzyme to resolve R-loop tangles, it prevents DNA damage & links to cancer and Fanconi anemia. A major step in genomic stability research!
#SARAL #ANRF #ResearchHighlights

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#IISc researchers have designed new "molecular rotors" that act as tiny sensors for cellular health! By swapping atoms like sulfur & selenium, these probes can detect the formation of amyloid fibrils linked to diseases like #Alzheimer’s
Video via #SARAL #ANRF #ResearchHighlights

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New @iiscbangalore research reveals how protein LIN-5 (NuMA) acts as a molecular architect during cell division. It ensures contractile proteins are perfectly positioned to "pinch" and split the cell on time. A key discovery in understanding cellular life cycles.

#SARAL #ANRF

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#IISc researchers are speeding up battery tech! 🔋Using transfer learning & graph neural networks, they’ve developed a model to predict ionic migration barriers with 80% accuracy that is crucial for faster-charging batteries.

Video via #SARAL #ANRF #ResearchHighlights

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#IISc researchers have developed a predictive framework for molecular memristors! By tailoring ruthenium complexes, they’ve created a single circuit element that reconfigures for logic, memory, and synaptic functions. A major step for brain-like computing. 🧠💻
#SARAL #ANRF

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How do cells control the speed of chemical messaging? #IISc researchers found that the lipid PIP2 acts as a "stabilizer," slowing down the opening of vesicles during cargo release. This discovery highlights the critical role of lipids in cellular communication.
#SARAL #ANRF

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New research @iiscbangalore reveals how RNA "antitoxins" must form a closed-cyclic loop to neutralize bacterial toxins. Even tiny mutations in the RNA’s pseudoknot structure can activate toxins, halting bacterial growth. Key for future antibacterial design!
#SARAL @ANRFIndia