What is DNA and How DNA Repairs Itself: DNA Decoded | Anjana Badrinarayanan

About the video:

This video takes you on a captivating journey into the microscopic world of DNA and its profound significance in understanding life. Join scientist and INK Fellow Anjana Badrinarayanan as she delves into the intricate structure of DNA, revealing how it functions, is inherited, and repaired despite its instability and susceptibility to damage. This video highlights the groundbreaking discoveries in DNA research and their revolutionary applications in biotechnology.

Recorded at ‘INK2018: Billionaires of Moments’ in Hyderabad, Anjana’s enriching talk uncovers the marvels of science encoded in these minute structures. Learn about the essential role of enzymes in repairing DNA damage and maintaining genome integrity. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of DNA and its impact on our understanding of life.

About Anjana Badrinarayanan:

A passionate microbiologist, INK Fellow Anjana is currently an Assistant Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences at TIFR (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research), Bangalore. Her lab investigates the mechanisms by which cells maintain genome integrity, a process essential for life. It also gives research opportunities and training to PhD aspirants, young researchers and technicians, with an aim to understand the “mechanics of DNA repair”. Anjana received her PhD at the University of Oxford, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).