Recent Research Highlights
XenoBug: machine learning-based tool to predict pollutant-degrading enzymes from environmental metagenomes Read More.
A High-quality Genome Assembly of Annona squamosa (Custard Apple) Provides Functional Insights into an Emerging Fruit Crop Read More.
GutBugDB: a web resource to predict the human gut microbiome-mediated biotransformation of biotic and xenobiotic molecules Read More.
Exploring the microbiome of black soil from Central India and the impacts of agricultural practices on soil microbial communities Read More.
Research Focus
At the forefront of genomic and microbiome research, Our Group at IISER Bhopal harnesses the power of integrated omics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation in understanding biological systems. Our lab excels in exploring microbial communities, complex eukaryotic genomes, and in developing cutting-edge AI tools for multiomics data for uncovering evolutionary and health-related insights.
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Our Research Areas
Human Metagenome
Understanding the role of the human microbiome in health and disease, and establishing the microbiome of the Indian population.
Human Metabolome
Exploring the impact of the human metabolome on health and disease, and defining the specific metabolomic profile of the Indian population.
Colorectal Cancer
Microbiome and metabolome-based markers for human colorectal cancer and developing diagnostic kits.
Genomes of National and International Significance
Genome sequencing of prominent higher plants, animals, and bacteria using multiomics approaches.
Machine Learning & AI
Development of machine learning and artificial intelligence-based computational tools for Biology-BIG data analysis.
Bioinformatics Tool Development
Development of various computational tools for genomic, metagenomic, and other ‘-omics’ data analysis.