𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 | 𝗜𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗹 We are delighted to share that a research paper titled “𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦-𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘮𝘭𝘪 (𝘛𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢) 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘥 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺” from the group of Prof. Vineet K. Sharma, Department of Biological Sciences, 𝗜𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗹 has been published in the journal Molecular Horticulture. The study presents the high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of Tamarindus indica (known as Imli in Hindi), offering valuable insights into the evolution of triterpenes and tartaric acid biosynthetic pathways—important compounds associated with the medicinal, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties of tamarind. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: • First chromosome-level genome assembly of Imli (April 2025) • Discovery of an independent whole-genome duplication event • Provides first insights into the key genes involved in tartaric acid biosynthetic pathway • Valuable genomic resources for future pharmaceutical and nutraceutical innovations This research advances our understanding of plant genome evolution in the legume family and provides leads for future studies in biotechnology, functional genomics, crop improvement, and for the development of plant-based therapeutic products. 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀: Mitali Singh, Manohar S. Bisht, Abhijith M.G., Shruti Mahajan, and Vineet K. Sharma 🔗𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: doi.org/10.1186/s43897-025-0… @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @ANRFIndia @dasgobardhan @vks_mBioSys #IISERBhopal #ResearchExcellence #PlantGenomics #GenomeAssembly #Tamarind #Imli #MolecularHorticulture #BiologicalSciences #PlantBiotechnology #ScientificResearch #InnovationInScience

🎓 PhD Admissions 2026–27 Now Open! The Department of Biological Sciences at IISER Bhopal invites applications for its PhD Programme for the academic year 2026–27. 🗓 Last date to apply: 13 April 2026 Don’t miss this opportunity to pursue advanced research in a vibrant scientific environment. Apply now! @EduMinOfIndia @dasgobardhan #PhDAdmissions #Biology #IISERBhopal #HigherEducation

We are thrilled to announce that researchers from IISER Bhopal, led by Prof. Vineet K. Sharma along with Martin Abraham Puthumana, Manohar S. Bisht, and Mitali Singh, have successfully sequenced and published the genome of the Red vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) for the first time! This globally invasive bird species is listed among the “100 World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species” by IUCN. The team’s pioneering work, published in DNA Research, provides a critical resource to study avian evolution, invasiveness, and biodiversity management. academic.oup.com/dnaresearch…

Recent research work from IISER Bhopal, led by Prof. Vineet K. Sharma, has been highlighted by Nature India! Read the full story in Nature India: nature.com/articles/d44151-0… Prof. Vineet K. Sharma and his team at IISER Bhopal have developed XenoBug, an AI-driven tool that scans millions of bacterial enzymes to identify those capable of degrading harmful pollutants including pesticides, plastics, and pharmaceutical waste. By tapping into an extensive enzyme database, XenoBug not only finds the enzymes but also traces their bacterial origins, offering a faster, smarter path to environmental cleanup. @iiserbhopal @dasgobardhan @EduMinOfIndia @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @vks_mBioSys @NatureInd #AI #Bioremediation #EnvironmentalScience #Microbiology #PollutionSolutions #XenoBug #NatureIndia #Sustainability

Motivated candidates passionate about Metagenomics and Artificial Intelligence are invited to email me to apply for the NPDF. Anusandhan National Research Foundation @ANRFIndia For more, visit: anrfonline.in/ANRF/npdf📢 #ANRFIndia Invites Applications for (NPDF)!

We are delighted to share that the research led by Prof. Vineet K. Sharma has been featured in Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar. This recognition highlights the impactful work being done at IISER Bhopal. @iiserbhopal @dasgobardhan @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @serbonline @vks_mBioSys

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@DBTindia-funded research led to @iiserbhopal scientists develop #XenoBug, an AIML based software that predicts all possible bacterial metabolic enzymes from various environmental bacteria and metagenomes capable of biodegrading any contaminant of interest, using a combination of machine learning, neural networks and chemoinformatic methods. @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @vks_mBioSys

Our work on AI-ML based tool 'XenoBug' to predict pollutant degrading enzymes from environmental metagenome published in NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics was covered by Times of India today

We are delighted to share that Prof. Vineet K. Sharma's expert insights and recent work on the gut microbiome have been featured in The Hindu today.  @iiserbhopal @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @serbonline @dasgobardhan @vks_mBioSys

Article on gut microbiome in Hindu newspaper today @iiserbhopal @the_hindu

Welcome to the NPTEL Hands-On Workshop on Computational Genomics. We are delighted to host participants from diverse academic and research backgrounds at IISER Bhopal for the NPTEL Workshop on Computational Genomics. This intensive, week-long program is being led by Prof. Vineet Kumar Sharma, Department of Biological Sciences, and is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the computational tools and methodologies that are transforming genomic research. Through a balanced mix of expert lectures and interactive hands-on sessions, attendees will develop practical skills in analyzing complex genomic datasets—an essential capability in today’s data-driven biological sciences. @iiserbhopal @dasgobardhan @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @serbonline @vks_mBioSys

Our recent research work on Water Hyacinth genome sequencing and analysis was highlighted by Nature India @NatureInd @iiserbhopal @CellCellPress @DBTIndia nature.com/articles/d44151-0…

The new Bioeconomy policy BioE3 rolled out by the Modi Govt will place India as a global leader in the Biotechnology Sector. @NarendraModi, #BioE3, @DBTIndia, @rajesh_gokhale

Under leadership of PM Sh @NarendraModi,#BioE3 is set to position India as global biomanufacturing hub,driving towards bioeconomy targets. Expecting job growth,entrepreneurial boost,& sustainable innovation! Let’s fast-track green growth & create a thriving Bio-Vision for Bharat!

The Statesman: New Bioeconomy policy to place India as global leader soon #BioE3 #DBT Read: thestatesman.com/business/ne…

The #BIOE3Policy seamlessly connects scientific breakthroughs to market-ready solutions, fostering rapid innovation and scale-up. Its emphasis on collaboration and skill development helps convert biotech advancements into life-altering solutions. @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale

We applaud the Cabinet's approval of the BioE3 Policy, a forward-thinking move. Together, let's build a future where biotechnology thrives for the economy, environment, and employment. #BioE3 #Innovation #Sustainability @DBTIndia @rajesh_gokhale

.@kiranshaw thanked Hon'ble PM Shri. @narendramodi Government for a very visionary #BiOE3 policy. The policy promises the most sustainable economic strategy for #ViksitBharat @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale

Recent research work on water hyacinth genome sequencing study from Prof. Vineet Sharma's Lab at IISER Bhopal was highlighted in the Times of India newspaper on Aug 22 2024. The research was published in the iScience journal (Cell Press).