The study from IISc found a previously unidentified yeast-like symbiont inside the lac insect Kerria lacca, which gives the insect its distinctive red colour and, may also provide other nutrients in return for shelter.

Aditi Hastak

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Currently working at Biome Environmental in Bengaluru. Primarily working on projects related to groundwater management, lake rejuvenation, rainwater harvesting. Have keen interest in exploring water and society interface and writing about it. Loves reading history, anthropology and spends free time exploring the city to know about its historical heritage. An Amateur gardener, learning to grow veggies in my small balcony garden. Also writing for a web platform urb.im on issues of urban inclusion, poverty with focus on Bengaluru. 

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