Shashanka S, M.Sc
Shashanka is a molecular biologist with a Master’s degree in Genetics from Jain (Deemed-to-be University). As an IAS-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellow, he investigated the evolutionary genomics of bats, focusing on genetic adaptations associated with their exceptional tolerance to viruses that are pathogenic in many other mammals. His current research explores 5′UTR-mediated regulation of bottleneck genes in the terpenoid indole alkaloid (TIA) biosynthetic pathway in Catharanthus roseus, combining molecular biology with computational analyses to understand mechanisms that can enhance the production of valuable therapeutic metabolites. He is also a co-founder of The Science Decode, where he contributes to evidence-based science communication by simplifying complex research, promoting scientific literacy, and addressing misconceptions through accessible scientific content.
Would you eat a cookie made from a plastic bottle?
A laser can reshape your eye, but how?
A Lost Planet May Be Hiding Deep Inside Earth
What If Aging Has an “Off Switch”?
Your Old Electronics Could Be a Gold Mine
What if earth is making its own hydrogen?
Your broken bone isn’t healing alone: What science says
Are You a Morning Person or a Night Owl? Your Genes May Decide
The Moon Is About to Hide the Sun: How a Solar Eclipse Happens
Why milk becomes difficult to digest for some adults over time
Who decides how long you should take antibiotics and why?
