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Eastern India's romance with basic science research has been historically celebrated. Why's it that Kolkata has not been able to retain the coveted position through the ages? Will the region bounce back with a slew of new measures planned? Nature India investigates.
Craig C Mello, the 2006 Nobel prize winner for Medicine and Physiology is known for his revolutionary ideas on social change. A firm believer in 'out of the box' ideas, he tells Nishaki Mehta and Nidhi Malhotra what triggers a child's interest in science, how parents could spur this interest and the limitations of the present education system. This is the last in a three-part interview series.