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Understanding the functional divergence of the human and fission yeast cohesin orthologs.

Department
Biology
Supervisor
Mridula Nambiar
Apply before
20 Feb, 2026 05:00 pm
 
Category
Experimental
Duration
Two months

This project aims to decipher how the cohesin protein orthologs in humans and yeast  differ from each other and whether the human orthologs can functionally complement the cohesin complex in fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe. Genetic and molecular biology approaches will be majorly used in this study.

Required knowledge

Basic knowledge in genetics and molecular biology especially concepts of gene complementation and expression will be important. 

Required skills

Prior experience in microbiological practices and molecular biology techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, blotting techniques will be useful and preferred. Previous research experience in doing projects will be preferred.

Additional information

https://mridulanambiar28.wixsite.com/mnlab


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IISER Pune invites applications from research oriented students to participate in its Summer Student Programmes. Successful applicants will have an opportunity to participate in the research programmes of IISER-Pune faculty. Research activities in IISER-Pune span both theory and experiment in Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth and Climate Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Physics and Earth Sciences with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. These summer projects are also an opportunity for students to evaluate the suitability of various programmes at IISER-Pune (Integrated PhD and PhD) for future career choice.

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