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Epigenetic regulation in the developing cerebral cortex/brain

By | June 29, 2021

The cerebral cortex or brain is a complex organ because millions of circuits involving various neuronal subtypes give rise to complex behavior or specific function. This process of neuronal circuit formation involved a complex network of transcriptional control of specification and plasticity of neurons. FEZF2 is one such transcription factor that is essential for the… Read More »

Biology in India

By | May 12, 2021

India’s contribution to the field of Biological sciences is rather minimal, especially when compared to its vast population. However, it is not surprising as most of the work in initiating and developing research in biological sciences began after attaining independence in the year 1947. The initial few decades were focused on the projects to minimize… Read More »