Digital Biology and Open Science: the Coming Revolution | Stephen Larson | TEDxVienna This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What if we could better understand all of life by playing with virtual replicas inside computers the... By: TEDx Talks … Continue reading →

Born Master( Black Biology Tuesdays): "The melanin dominant individual" During a Civilization class at Allah School in Mecca, Born Master builds on the toxic environment that melanin dominant people have to survive in. By: Allah's School in Mecca … Continue reading →

Pioneer of DNA Fingerprinting in the country, Lalji Singh headed the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), and later moved to the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) as the Vice-Chancellor. After completing his three-year term with BHU, he is back in the city to pursue his interest and passion in science by setting up the Genome Foundation. Universities in the country have to change, improve infrastructure and adopt global style else they face the risk of slipping into oblivion, Dr. Lalji Singh tells T. Lalith Singh, in an interview with The Hindu. How was your experience heading BHU? Banaras Hindu University was my alma mater. I call it a university for the talented poor. I did my B.Sc. and M.Sc. free of cost there, and when I was asked to serve as the V-C, I took it as an opportunity to give back whatever I can. The institution made me what I am today. What are the issues faced by our universities? The threat for universities in the country is real. Some private universities are really good with appropriate infrastructure and teaching standards, but they do not have research. Our varsities, mainly the State-run ones, are in a bad shape. … Continue reading →