S. N. Bose Centre's AI framework detects hidden cancer stem-like cell states
Researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, with Ashoka University, developed an AI framework that identifies three developmental states of cancer stem-like cells from tumour gene-expression data, the Science Ministry said on 12 August 2026.
Summary
Researchers from the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have developed an artificial intelligence framework with Ashoka University that reveals hidden cancer stem-like cell states from tumour gene-expression data, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 12 August 2026. The framework identifies three distinct developmental states of cancer stem-like cells, which are linked to tumour recurrence, metastasis and treatment failure. The work, led by Dr Shubhasis Haldar, could bring precision medicine closer, especially in areas with limited health facilities.
Key facts
- Institute
- S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (DST), with Ashoka University
- Finding
- AI identifies 3 developmental states of cancer stem-like cells
- Data used
- Tumour gene-expression data
- Lead
- Dr Shubhasis Haldar
- Relevance
- Tumour recurrence, metastasis, precision medicine
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which institute, an autonomous body under DST, developed the AI framework announced in August 2026 that detects hidden cancer stem-like cell states?
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Correct answer: C — S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
Researchers from the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, with Ashoka University, developed the framework, which identifies three developmental states of cancer stem-like cells.