Berlin to BITS Pilani: How Nobel-winning Optogenetics connects to parasite research in Hyderabad
Professor Nishith Gupta of BITS Pilani explained how optogenetics—a Nobel-recognized technique that uses light to control cells—can be applied to study parasites in Hyderabad. By employing light‑based tools, researchers aim to manipulate parasite behavior and uncover molecular mechanisms, offering new avenues for disease investigation and potential treatments. The discussion highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration between German and Indian scientists.