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Unveiling a Hidden Gem: The Discovery of a New Freshwater Red Algal Species (Sheathia meghalayensis Elaya Perumal & Palanisamy, 2026) in Meghalaya, India by Botanical Survey of India

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The Discovery of Sheathia meghalayensis   Elaya Perumal & Palanisamy, 2026 The world of phycology—the study of algae—just got a little more fascinating. While marine red algae dominate our coastal vocabulary, their freshwater counterparts, the Rhodophyta, represent an ancient and highly specialized evolutionary lineage. (Photo credit: Dr. U Elaya Perumal, Botanical Survey of India) In a paper published in Current Science , researchers U. Elaya Perumal and M. Palanisamy from the Botanical Survey of India announced a major taxonomic breakthrough: the discovery of a distinct, critically endangered freshwater red alga named Sheathia meghalayensis  Elaya Perumal & Palanisamy, 2026 . (Photo credit: Dr. U Elaya Perumal, Botanical Survey of India) The Background: Filling a Critical Gap in India’s Biodiversity Northeastern India is recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot, yet its freshwater macroalgae have historically lagged behind marine species in documentation. Prior su...

Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Assistant Professor) (Microbiology Research) in Canada

Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Assistant Professor - Microbiology in Canada ​Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates ) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences of McGill University is seeking to recruit an outstanding researcher for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the field of microbiology. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct world-class independent research, successfully compete for external grant funding, and contribute to a dynamic research and training environment at McGill. The candidate should champion the Faculty’s vision, mission, and shared values. ( https://www.mcgill.c...

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