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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, widely considered as India's premier scientific institute has the become the largest and the most established Indian institute with nearly 450 faculty members in disciplines ranging from biochemistry to metallurgy. The success of this institute has led other smaller life-sciences institute to adopt the same measure of focusing on higher standards and enterprise.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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Scientists unite in bid to drive policy
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Science-oriented political action committees (PAC) that emerged in 2004 represent a new trend to educate voters and politicians. These organizations were formed by scientists aiming to influence voting or elected officials on specific topics such as marine environmental policy, stem-cell research or conservation.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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Indian voices
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The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) from India is considered to be a significant voice over a wide range of issues. The Indian scientists should try to involve themselves in making good policy decisions on environment and science and also give credit to the CSE's work.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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