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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...

4 PhD/Research Assistant Positions Fully Funded in Plant Science; Fundamental and Applied Photosynthesis at University of Turku in Finland

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 4 PhD/Research Assistant Positions Fully Funded in Plant Science; Fundamental and Applied Photosynthesis at University of Turku in Finland 4 PhD/Research Assistant Positions Fully Funded in Plant Science; Fundamental and Applied Photosynthesis at University of Turku in Finland: We are seeking 1-4 doctoral researchers to join the Photosynthetic Microbes group led by Professor Yagut Allahverdiyeva. The positions are part of the PhotoFactory consortium, which has recently received > 2.2 Mil EUR from the ErkkoFoundation. The positions will be based in the Faculty of Technology within the Department of Life Technologies in Turku, Finland. Employment starts on 1.5.2024, or as agreed upon. The successful doctoral researcher will be offered a fixed two-year contract, with the possibility of extension until the completion of the PhD thesis. About the Photosynthetic Microbes Research Group: We are studying the regulation of photosynthesis and applying photosynthetic principles to develop...

Research Assistant in Food Allergy - DTU Food Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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 Research Assistant in Food Allergy - DTU Food Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark JOB DESCRIPTION Do you want to contribute to the development of new solutions for prevention and treatment of food allergy?  If you have knowledge within the area of immunology and/or protein chemistry as well as experience working with animal models and/or cellular assays, and you are looking for an opportunity to put your skills into practise, you have it right here. The Research Group for Food Allergy at DTU National Food Institute is looking to recruit a talented and highly motivated Research Assistant to contribute to the group’s various research and innovation projects. As our new colleague in the Research Group for Food Allergy at DTU Food, you will be part of a dynamic and highly ambitious research and innovation environment, with many national and international collaborators from both academia and industries. We offer a vibrant, collegial, and team-oriented research environment with an inter...

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