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Breakthrough Alert:
Researchers Edit Faulty
Gene to Disrupt Hearing
Loss
Hearing requires the conversion of acoustic gene Tmc1. In doing so, it lays out a potential
energy into electrical signals. Sound waves pathway for treating other genetic causes of
travel through the ear and wash over the hair hearing loss.
cells of the inner ear, which bend under pres- Liu performed his experiments on a type of
sure and send an electrical impulse up the au- mouse known as a Beethoven mouse. These
ditory nerve to the brain. mice carry a defect that causes them to lose
Nearly half of all cases of deafness are due their hearing starting early in life. It’s prob-
By Disha Padmanabha
in some part to genetic factors, and many of ably not what caused the famous German
those gene mutations affect the functioning composer Ludwig von Beethoven’s deafness. Treatment with Crispr was shown to preserve sound-detecting hairs in the inner ear of mice (white box, left).
of hair cells. The most common cause of ge- Still, the same defect does cause deafness in Without the treatment, these hairs disappear (white box, right). Photograph: Gao et al. /Nature 2017
netic hearing loss, accounting for 20 percent some families.
of cases, is a recessive connexin 26 mutation The researchers then injected the gene edit-
on the GBJ2 gene. ing tool inside the ears of the live mice; the
For people with the condition, hearing loss molecular scissors were able to precisely cut
begins in childhood and deafness ensues the disease-causing copy of the gene with-
within 10 to 15 years. out disrupting the healthy copy. Eight weeks
A recessive disease mutation requires a after the injection, hair cells in treated ears
copy of the mutation from both parents. By resembled those in healthy animals – dense-
contrast, one parent can pass along a dom- ly packed and tufted with hairlike bundles.
inant disease mutation like the one in the The hair cells of untreated mice, in contrast,
TMC1 gene, cause of 4 to 8 percent of cas- looked damaged and sparse.
es of genetic hearing loss. TMC1 creates a Then the researchers conducted a hearing
defect in a protein that helps convert sounds test on the mice by placing electrodes on their
into electrical signals, while the healthy copy heads and monitoring the activity of brain re-
of the gene is simply ignored. gions involved in hearing. Researchers need-
Now, in a ground breaking study, research- ed more sound to spark brain activity in un-
is akin to rewriting software. Other forms of says, “but we’re on the pathway.”
ers have been able to prevent deafness in treated mice compared with treated mice, the
deafness attributable to an errant copy of a Moving forward, delivery methods, im-
mice using gene editing. team found.
single gene might also be ameliorated using proved efficacy, and an investigation into
the same technique. Altogether such cases potential side effects are top priorities. These
“We’re hopeful that our results will help On average, after four weeks, treated ears
amount to about 20 percent of genetic deaf- steps are crucial if we’re to find out whether
guide the development of similar strategies,” could hear sounds about 15 decibels lower
ness. the procedure could give medical profession-
says David Liu, a genetic engineer at Broad than untreated ears. “That’s roughly the dif-
als a way to restore their patients’ hearing.
Institute, the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- ference between a quiet conversation and a
Lustig, who works with patients with hear-
nology and Harvard University. garbage disposal,” Liu said.
ing loss every day, says Liu’s results are “sig- “There’s still quite a bit of work to do be-
nificant” and offer hope for gene editing as fore this approach might be used in humans,”
The research relies the CRISPR–Cas9 edit- Because CRISPR-Cas9 can be guided to
a treatment. “It’s not around the corner,” he Liu said.
ing system to knock out a mutant form of the any gene, rewriting DNA with gene editing
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By Disha Padmanabha
Tall people are literally the giants among a professor of biology and Charles Bullard plates,’” Holbrook said. “Thus, the pressures said. “If there are ways to make plants more
men, walking around with near total impu- Professor of Forestry in the Department of needed to drive phloem transport are much productive in terms of having higher photo-
nity, being given every advantage along the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at lower than had been predicted.” synthesis, then they will also need the ability
way. But sometimes, the blessing can also be Harvard. The team believes that their work holds im- to transport those sugars to the tissues that
a curse. Also, while on the topic, scientists “We now have evidence that all plants — portant implications for food production. we eat. Thus, understanding how plants make
have always wondered how tall trees accom- both small and tall — use the same mecha- efficient transport systems could contribute
plish the task of moving nutrients over long nism to transport sugars,” Holbrook said. “The majority of food generated by pho- toward the development of higher-yielding
distances. “And we now understand how trees can get tosynthesis moves through the phloem,” she crops and more productive trees.”
Trees present a critical challenge to tall without running into transport limita-
long-distance transport because as a tree tions associated with their size. Our research
grows in height and the transport pathway in- answers a multidecade debate about how
creases in length, the hydraulic resistance of sugars are transported in trees.”
the vascular tissue should increase.
The research team took extensive meas-
Although species that actively load sugars urements of the structure of the sugar-con-
into their phloem, such as vines and herbs, ducting tubes along the length of many trees,
can increase the driving force for transport while also measuring the hydraulic resistance
as they elongate, it is possible that many in these tubes.
trees cannot generate high turgor pressures
because they do not use transporters to load “To sample the phloem, one of the most del-
sugar into the phloem. icate and easily wounded tissues in the plant,
Therefore, researchers at the at the Harvard we had to cut away the outer bark. In the big
University examining how trees can main- stems, we did this using a hammer and a chis-
tain efficient carbohydrate transport as they el, not tools that we typically use in the lab,”
grow taller by analysing sieve tube anato- Holbrook said. The team also measured the
my, including sieve plate geometry, using pressures in the leaves of a tall tree by using
recently developed preparation and imaging a fluorescent microscope they hoisted up into
techniques, and by measuring the turgor pres- the tree canopy.
sures in the leaves of a tall tree in situ.
“We found that the resistance to moving
They also found that “the pressures that de- the sugar-rich phloem sap does not increase
velop in the leaves of a mature red oak tree linearly with the transport length because
are sufficient to drive transport of sugars the phloem transport cells in the main stem,
all the way to the roots,” said Noel Michele especially toward the base, were wider and Michael Knoblauch, a plant cell biologist from Washington State University, led the development of the instru-
Holbrook, a research team member who is longer and also had more porous ‘sieve ments used in the research.
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WWF-India, one of the largest conservation The Job Profile: ment personnel in DNP on field sur- Gujarat needed.
organizations, engaged in wildlife and nature veys, data analysis as well as report
conservation in the country, invites applica- Program Implementation and Technical preparation. Apply Via Email to: recruitments@wwfin-
tions for the post of Project Officer-Great In- Support • Regularly interact with various Govt. dia.net
dian Bustard Conservation, from candidates • Carry out the field surveys on GIBs and department(s), and community groups
with an inherent sensitivity towards the con- their habitats in the DNP. and other stakeholders for planning out Submission Details :
servation of nature and environment. • Assist the Forest Department and stake- and implementation of project activ-
holders in field surveys, data analysis ities and updating them with the pro- Please submit an up-to-date CV (mention-
The great Indian bustard is a Critically En- and report preparation with conserva- gress as and when required. ing your full name in the resume attachment),
dangered species which needs urgent conser- tion recommendations. • Analyze information collected from giving details regarding compensation re-
vation measures. WWF-India has been part- • To assess factors that are attributed to field and prepare technical reports as ceived in the present assignment, expected
nering with the Rajasthan Forest Department putting pressures on long term survival per requirement. salary, and three references.
and local communities for conservation of of GIB. • Publish scientific papers on the tiger Last Date for sending applications: 5th
the great Indian bustard in the Desert Na- • Assist the state forest department in monitoring in the peer reviewed jour- January, 2018
tional Park. A dynamic biologist, with a zeal implementing the recommendations nals.
to work on one of the Critically Endangered for GIB conservation. • The candidate will be responsible for In order to ensure that your application is
birds in one of the most spectacular habitats, • Regularly update supervisors on pro- effective liasoning with stakeholders sorted correctly, please mention “Project Of-
is needed by WWF-India. The candidate gress. including Govt. department(s), Institu- ficer-GIB Conservation” in the subject line.
is expected to work for field surveys, data • Responsible for technical reporting tion(s), and NGOs for any issues per- The vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only.
analysis and report preparation for GIB and pertaining to GIB conservation initia- taining to planning and implementation Applications of only the short listed candi-
its habitat in the DNP. Some of the activities tives carried out by WWF-India and its of project activities. dates will be acknowledged.
have already been undertaken and advanced partners in and around DNP. WWF-India is an equal opportunities
planning for securing GIB habitats is one of Qualifications, Experience and compe- employer. Applications from qualified
the tasks for the candidate. Networking, Coordination and Commu- tencies required: women are encouraged.
nication Remuneration will be competitive with In-
Job Title : Project Officer- GIB Conser- • M.Sc. in Wildlife Science/ Bio-Science dian NGO pay scales and will depend upon
vation • Coordinate with supervisors, as well or related subject from a reputed Uni- candidate’s experience levels and the over-
as communication team at WWF-India versity in India or abroad. all WWF-India salary structure. WWF-India
Location : Secretariat for communicating pro- • At least two years’ experience in moni- does not provide housing, telephone or vehi-
gress as well as success stories from toring Endangered/ Threatened species cle facilities
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan the project area. and their habitats, particularly in the
• Capacity building of the forest depart- state of Rajasthan/ Madhya Pradesh/
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INTERNSHIP / SCHOLARSHIP
candidates will undergo orientationprogram 1. Only women candidates are eligible to Research Fellowship :
on IPR at New Delhi for one month. After apply.
orientation, candidates will be placed as In- 2. Applicant should be of Kerala origin and The scheme offers Post-doctoral fellowship
terns in and around the Coordination Centres unemployed. of Rs.32,000/- + 10 % HRA p.m along with
at Delhi, Pune, Chennai, and Kharagpur for 3. Age limit : 45 years an annual contingency grant of Rs. 50,000/-.
hands-on-training. 4. Applicant should have qualified
post-graduation with minimum 60% marks. Features:
How to Apply: 5. Applicant should have a valid Ph.D. reg-
istration in an institution of academic/ re- The candidate should choose a Scientist
Applications should be submitted through search excellence in Kerala including R&D Mentor who should be a permanent faculty
online mode only. institutions, University Departments, Govt. of the institution and should have at least 5
Applications received in any other form Aided colleges, in any of the streams; Sci- years left in service in the Institute.
DST – Women will not be considered. Link for online form ence, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture The Scientist Mentor should constantly
is available at www.pfc.org.in. or Medicine (STEAM). monitor the progress of the project, facilitate
Scientists Scheme-C 6. Applicant should have completed Ph.D. smooth implementation of the programme
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7. Only those research scholars who are un- utilization certificates by the institute to
Stipend in Intellectual For detailed information please contact der a career break during the course of their KSCSTE.
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New Delhi-110016 [Email: kiranipr.pfc@ti-
Ph.D. programme due to maternity or other
valid reasons are eligible to apply. Duration:
Ministry of Science & Technology fac.org.in, Phone: 011-42525802]. 8. Applicant should not have completed 4
Department of Science & Technology years as on the date of Ph.D. registration. Normally for 3 years. However, on suc-
Women Scientists Scheme-C (WOS-C) Last Date for Online Submissions: 19th 9. Applicant should not be receiving any cessful completion of the project, in the case
(Internship in Intellectual Property January, 2018 fellowship or grant from any other source. of exceptionally meritorious post-doctoral
Rights) works, the work could be continued to a fur-
Call for Applications- 10th Batch Implementing Agency: Research Fellowship : ther period of one to 1½ years with fellow-
ship support, subject to the recommendations
Women Scientist Scheme (WOS) is a flag- Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) Technolo- The scheme offers monthly Research Fel- of the project review committee.
ship programme of KIRAN Division of De- gy Information Forecasting and Assessment lowship of Rs. 20,000/- + 10 % HRA in the
partment of Science & Technology (DST). Council (TIFAC) [An autonomous body of first two years and Rs. 25,000/- + 10 % HRA Address for Communication:
Through one of its components- ‘Women Department of Science & Technology (DST)] in the third year, along with an annual contin-
Scientist Scheme-C (WOS-C)’- it provides gency grant of Rs. 20,000/-. The Head
one year on-the-job training in the area of Women Scientists Division
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Patent Fa- Features: Kerala State Council of Science, Technolo-
cilitating Centre (PFC) of Technology Infor- gy and Environment
mation, Forecasting and Assessment Council • The candidate should choose a Scientist Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom (P.O), Thiruva-
(TIFAC) has been entrusted with implemen- Mentor (preferably the Research guide) nanthapuram – 695 004
tation of WOS-C who should be a permanent faculty of Ph: 0471 2548208, 2548346
the institution and should have atleast e-mail: womenscientistkerala@gmail.com
Eligibility Criteria: 5 years left in service in the Institute.
• The Scientist Mentor should constant-
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Minimum essential qualification: Mas- facilitate smooth implementation of the
ter of Science; Bachelors in Engineer- programme and ensure timely submis-
ing/Technology or equivalent. Back To Lab – sion of financial utilization certificates
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years as on 01-01-2018 Fellowship Programme
• Note: a) Women in permanent position For Women Duration
are not eligible to apply and b) those
who have already undergone training Researchers (Research Normally for 3 years.
(partially or fully) in any of the earlier
batches or those who are undergoing
& Post-Doctoral)
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search that is underserved in India. committee meetings.
• Scientists from anywhere in the world are For detailed information on the eligibility
eligible to apply, independent of their nation- criteria, application process, key dates, for-
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ticket number. Eligibility :
B. The list of candidates shortlisted for in- Post-Graduates with a valid fellowship
terviews shall be available on the website of (CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR,
the institute as well as on the Notice Board of INSPIRE or other relevant ones).
the institute by March 30, 2018.
How to apply?
C. Interviews will be held at the National
Institute of Immunology, New Delhi from Using our simple one-page online appli-
13th to 15th June, 2018. cation form:
https://tinyurl.com/drils-app
D. Candidates selected after the interviews
will be enrolled for the Ph.D. programme of Read about our past students and more,
PhD Admissions NII in academic affiliation with JNU, New PhD Program 2018 on our social media pages:
2018-2019 @ Delhi. Candidates joining the programme Admissions @ DRILS – https://tinyurl.com/drils-fb
will be paid second class train fare on provid- https://tinyurl.com/drils-linkedin
NII – National Institute ing the proof of journey. Dr. Reddy’s Institute of
Application Deadline : Applications will
of Immunology Ph.D. Programme:
Life Sciences be accepted until January 30, 2018. Intake
will be based on position availability and
National Institute of Immunology (NII) A. The programme will start on July 09, Ph.D. PROGRAM 2018 requirement.
invites applications for its Ph.D. pro- 2018 and the allotment of laboratories will DR. REDDY’S INSTITUTE OF LIFE Shortlisted candidates will undergo in-
gramme. Cutting-edge research at the be made within two weeks based on the per- SCIENCES terviews before final selection.
institute encompasses broad interdiscipli- formance of the candidate in the written test
nary areas – and the interviews, and his/her choices of re- About DRILS:
search area.
• Infection and Immunity; The Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences
• Genetics, Molecular, and Cellular Bi- B. The institute currently provides a Fel- was conceived in the context of globaliza-
ology; lowship of Rs 25000/- per month. Selected tion, to foster research competence in India
• Chamlcal, Structural, and Computa- candidates who are already fellowship awar- and to bridge the divide between academic
tional Biology; and dees from CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT or DST research and the pharmaceutical & biotech-
• Reproduction and Development will have to avail those fellowship only, as nology industries..
per rules governed by the respective agency.
Minimum qualifications: The institute was incorporated as a non-prof-
C. Shared hostel accommodation will be it entity under Section 25 of the Indian com-
A. M.Sc. in any branch of Science (e.g. available on request. panies act, facilitating operational autonomy.
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) Construction of the DRILS building com-
M.Tech., M.B.B.S., M.V.Sc.,M.Pharm. or Application Procedure: prising 44 labs and an administrative block
equivalent qualification as per the norms of and spanning ~130,000 sq.ft. in area, began
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Online application fee of Rs 1000/- for in 2004 and was completed in January 2007.
Delhi (GEN/OBC/PH) and Rs 500/- for SC/ST.
Candidates should submit their applications The institute was inaugurated as a pub-
B. At. least 60% aggregate score or equiv- online for admission through either of the lic-private partnership research institute on
alent grade in Senior Secondary Certificate two CHANNELS using NII admission por- 29th January 2007, a culmination of the ef-
(10+2), Bachelor’s & Master’s degree is re- tal. The details of the application process are forts and initiative of the Andhra Pradesh
quired. Due relaxations in aggregate score available at http://www.nii.res.in. state government, Dr. Reddy’s laboratories
will be applicable to SC/ST candidates. Applications should be submitted online and the University of Hyderabad. The insti-
Rounding off of percentage score to next in- only (visit website http://www.nii.res.in.). tute is located in the southeast corner of the
tegral value is not permitted. Online application facility will be available campus of the University, one of the largest
at the NII website from 27th November to and greenest campuses in India.
C. Candidates appearing for the qualifying 10th January 2018 by 5.00 PM.
examination this academic year are eligible Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences
to apply; they will be admitted provisionally Applicants having difficulty in access- (DRILS) is a non-profit research institute
pending satisfactory fulfilment of the above ing NII Ph.D. admission portal may located on the campus of the University of
requirements at the time of joining. contact the ‘ADMINISTRATIVE OF- Hyderabad (www.drils.org).
FICER, (Academic & Training) NATION-
D. Reservations of seats: 15% for SC, 7.5% AL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY, DRILS announces admission to its 2018
for ST, 27% for OBC (non-creamy layer) and ARUNAASAF ALI MARG, and NEW Ph.D. program. Ph.D. Research will involve
3% for Physically Handicapped as per statu- DELHl-110067’. Tel: 011-26717101, 011- specific topics in Chemistry or Biology (de-
tory norms. 26703662 or 011-26703762. tails can be found on our website).
A. NII will select candidates for the Ph.D. Name of the candidate and his/her date of • Outstanding research ambience.
programme through the following CHAN- birth should match the corresponding entries • Student-centric faculty and teaching
NELS: In the Secondary School Certificate or equiv- philosophy.
alent. • Faculty members from globally recog-
I. Entrance Exam to be conducted by NII at Candidates must ensure that the information nized academic centers and industry.
five different centres – New Delhi, Hydera- furnished in the online application is true and • Research in frontier areas of Chemistry
bad, Pune, Kolkata and Guwahati on Febru- correct. If any discrepancy is observed at any and Biology, exposure to a crossdisci-
ary 18, 2018 (Sunday). stage, NII reserves the right to cancel admis- plinary
sion. • environment.
II. Joint Graduate Entrance Examination in • Focus on translational research and re-
Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Application Deadline – 10th January search incubation.
(JGEEBI LS-2018) to be held on 10th De- 2018 • Located within a vibrant, world-class
cember 2017). Candidates applying through academia-industry cluster.
this channel must submit a separate appli-
cation to NII, New Delhi, along with appli-
cation fee, indicating their JGEEBILS hall
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