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Nature 408, 127 (9 November 2000) | doi:10.1038/35041753

Indian biotech centre rocked by controversy

K. S. Jayaraman

When the board of governors for the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) meets next week, it may be in for a shock. The board, which represents the ICGEB's 43 member states, will find the centre's New Delhi component embroiled in controversy over allegations of insufficient funding, staff harassment and political influence on the recruitment of researchers and officials.