Indian researcher recalls lifechanging mentorship of late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath
Indian researcher Tanaya Bose reflects on her mentorship under the late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath. The article highlights Yonath's scientific contributions and personal impact on her students following the scientist's passing.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the legacy of a Nobel laureate and the human side of scientific research mentorship.
In science, some discoveries change the way we understand life. Others change the lives of the people who make them. For Tanaya Bose, her years in the laboratory of late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath were marked by both. Yonath passed away on August 31, 2026 at 87.
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Published - October 13, 2026 08:30 am IST
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