Making mirror life is risky

Many key molecules in our cells are specific enantiomers, and their mirror image forms are not found in living beings. For instance, the sugars in DNA are all left-handed, while amino acids are right-handed. For decades, scientists have wondered whether a completely "flipped" mirror organism would be viable and how it would function. With major... Continue Reading →

Open position: Postdoctoral fellow

We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Fellow with a start date of February or March 2025. The position is for a minimum of 2 years (extendable for up to 4 years), supported by an ongoing grant from the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance to study the evolutionary effects of mutation bias. Salary and benefits will... Continue Reading →

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