Indian science

For his pioneering work on ribosomes, Venkatraman Ramakrishnan won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009.

The material has been designed by depositing a polymeric nano-complex on a polyurethane based stretchable fibrous substrate.

The initiative aims to nurture scientific curiosity and outlook at an early age by letting them take a peek at one of India’s most prestigious university.

An estimated 1.3 million tons of them are produced in a year worldwide which take years to decompose.

Similar to other organ donations, the harvesting is done within six hours of death and usually consists of skin taken from legs, thighs and back.