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The field of biological science is undergoing a profound transformation. From the groundbreaking advancements in genomics to the emergence of synthetic biology, our understanding of life at both the micro and macro scales has never been more dynamic. With each passing year, new tools, technologies and perspectives have opened up new frontiers in the study of living organisms. The traditional paradigms of biology-rooted in classical genetics, evolutionary theory and biochemistry are now being supplemented and sometimes challenged by revolutionary approaches that draw from systems biology, artificial intelligence and ecological models that integrate the complexity of the environment with cellular processes. In this book, we aim to explore these emerging paradigms that are reshaping how we think about life itself. We will journey through the innovative fields of gene editing, biomaterials alongside the burgeoning intersections of biology with fields like data science, nanotechnology and environmental sustainability. As we stand at the cusp of a new era in biological research, it is essential to appreciate how these cutting-edge discoveries are not only advancing our scientific knowledge but also impacting medicine, agriculture, conservation and ethics.

Authors

Dharitri Borgohain

Dharitri Borgohain is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany of North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur, Assam. She was adjudged as the ‘Best Graduate’ of Dibrugarh University in science stream for the year 2009. She completed her MSc and PhD in Botany from Gauhati University. She has been actively engaged in research and holds a teaching experience of ten years. She has several publications to her credit in peer reviewed National and International Journals of repute, authored 1 book and 10 book chapters. Her research area of interest includes phycology, crop physiology and ethnobotanical studies.

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Neeta Basumatary

Neeta Basumatary is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany of Nowgong Girls’ College (Gauhati University), Nagaon, Assam. She obtained her MSc and PhD from Assam University and has a teaching experience of ten years. She has contributed many research articles in National and International Journals, authored 1 book and few book chapters. Her research area is ethnobotany and mycorrhizal association in rubber plantation.

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Zina Moni Shandilya

Zina Moni Shandilya is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany of Nowgong Girls’ College (Gauhati University), Nagaon, Assam since December 2020. She was University Topper in MSc from Gauhati University. She pursued her PhD in Botany from Gauhati University as a DST-INSPIRE fellow. She has published several research papers in National and International Journals. She has about 7 publications in International scopus indexed journals and 8 book chapters. Her research area is stress physiology, molecular biology and plant breeding.

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