Obaid Siddiqi Collection

Content Description

Obaid Siddiqi, FRS, (1932-2013), was the co-founder and first Centre Director of the National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore. Siddiqi worked extensively on genetic neurobiology of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. He found a set of temperature-sensitive paralytic mutants which exhibit defects in electrical activity of nerves and muscles, which led a deeper understanding ionic mechanisms involved in nerve conduction and synaptic transmission. His pioneering work on neurogenetics of chemical senses, taste and smell, led to the identification of a variety of genes that control of chemosensory of Drosophila. In recognition of his scientific contributions, Siddiqi was conferred with the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibushan and was also elected Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

Condition Description

The material is in a good condition except some very old files.

Accession Date

2017-05-15

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

The collection includes photographs and administrative files handed over to the archives by Deeba Siddiqi.

Language of Description

English

Restrictions Apply

No

Access Restrictions

The collections of Archives at NCBS are open to researchers, historians, journalists and the broader public,with an exception of a few confidential papers

Use Restrictions

Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.