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Saurabh Chand Sagar

@sagar027.bsky.social
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Graduate student in cell biology studying cytoskeletal dynamics, epithelial morphogenesis, and disease models using Drosophila. Interested in bridging traditional medicine with modern mechanistic biology. Looking for postdoctoral opportunities after PhD.

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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
From killing cells to shaping them: enigma of Caspase-3 beyond apoptosis @sagar027.bsky.social gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse as he answers: What if caspases do much more than just kill cells? thenode.biologists.com/from-killing...
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From killing cells to shaping them: enigma of Caspase-3 beyond apoptosis - the Node
Small historic background: In an era when caspases are known as killer proteins, Drosophila Malpighian tubules state otherwise. Drosophila is a
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Saurabh Chand Sagar @sagar027.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
My behind the paper story is published on node... Do give it a read and your feedback.
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FocalPlane @focalplane.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
We are delighted to announce that the winner of our 2025 ‘Featured image’ competition is Saurabh Chand Sagar’s image of Drosophila Malpighian tubules. Congratulations Saurabh, and thanks to everyone that voted. focalplane.biologists.com/2025/04/25/f... #FluorescenceFriday
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fly paper broadcast @fly-broadcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Brahmi Ghrita exerts nephroprotective effect on polycystic phenotype in the Malpighian tubules of caspase 3 deletion mutants of Drosophila melanogaster #Drosophila
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Brahmi Ghrita exerts nephroprotective effect on polycystic phenotype in the Malpighian tubules of caspase 3 deletion mutants of Drosophila melanogaster #Drosophila
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fly paper broadcast @fly-broadcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Brahmi Ghrita exerts nephroprotective effect on polycystic phenotype in the Malpighian tubules of caspase 3 deletion mutants of Drosophila melanogaster #Drosophila
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Brahmi Ghrita exerts nephroprotective effect on polycystic phenotype in the Malpighian tubules of caspase 3 deletion mutants of Drosophila melanogaster #Drosophila
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fly paper broadcast @fly-broadcast.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Quantitative evaluation of Kalayanak Ghrita and Sarasvat Ghrita dosage using a Drosophila life-history framework #Drosophila
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Quantitative evaluation of Kalayanak Ghrita and Sarasvat Ghrita dosage using a Drosophila life-history framework #Drosophila
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microPublication Biology @micropub7n.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Quantitative evaluation of Kalayanak Ghrita and Sarasvat Ghrita dosage using a Drosophila life-history framework #micropublication #biology #data #caltechlibrary #Drosophila #ScienceAndSociety #NewFin micropublication.org/journals/biolo…
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fly paper broadcast @fly-broadcast.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Non-canonical role of Yorkie in the development of Malpighian tubules of Drosophila melanogaster #Drosophila
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Non-canonical role of Yorkie in the development of Malpighian tubules of Drosophila melanogaster #Drosophila
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bioRxivpreprint @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Caspase-3/Drice as a critical regulator of actin dynamics through its dual control of small RhoGTPase family and Gelsolin in the Malpighian tubules of Drosophila. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/202…
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bioRxiv Cell Biology @biorxiv-cellbio.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Caspase-3/Drice as a critical regulator of actin dynamics through its dual control of small RhoGTPase family and Gelsolin in the Malpighian tubules of Drosophila. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/202…
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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We are pleased to share insights from our second winner of our competition for the most sustainable journeys to #biologists100. Read the blog from Saurabh Chand Sagar about how he minimised carbon emissions whilst travelling. Read more: www.biologists.com/stories/redu... #Sustainability
Saurabh Chand Sagar standing on a cobblestone path beside a waterfront during twilight. They are wearing a beige blazer, white pants, and tan boots, with one hand resting on a chain-link barrier adorned with padlocks. Behind them, calm water reflects the warm lights of large brick buildings and a tall chimney, suggesting a historic dockland or industrial area. The sky transitions from deep blue to orange, indicating sunset. The scene combines architectural charm, soft lighting, and tranquil reflections to create a picturesque urban atmosphere.
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FocalPlane @focalplane.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Our featured image, acquired by Saurabh Chand Sagar, features the Malpighian tubules (MTs) from third instar Drosophila larvae with F-actin is in red and Discs Large in green. Check our post to discover more about Saurabh’s research: focalplane.biologists.com/2025/04/25/f... #FluorescenceFriday
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fly paper broadcast @fly-broadcast.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Caspase-3/Drice as a critical regulator of actin dynamics through its dual control of small RhoGTPase family and Gelsolin in the Malpighian tubules of Drosophila #Drosophila
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Caspase-3/Drice as a critical regulator of actin dynamics through its dual control of small RhoGTPase family and Gelsolin in the Malpighian tubules of Drosophila #Drosophila
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Saurabh Chand Sagar @sagar027.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Excited to share our second research article, now published in Cell Death Discovery! 🔗 rdcu.be/fbdvN 📄 doi.org/10.1038/s414... We show a non-apoptotic role of Caspase-3/Drice in regulating actin dynamics in Drosophila Malpighian tubules. #CellBiology #Drosophila #Cytoskeleton #RhoGTPase #Research
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Caspase-3/Drice as a critical regulator of actin dynamics through its dual control of small RhoGTPase family and Gelsolin in the Malpighian tubules of Drosophila
Cell Death Discovery - Caspase-3/Drice as a critical regulator of actin dynamics through its dual control of small RhoGTPase family and Gelsolin in the Malpighian tubules of Drosophila
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Saurabh Chand Sagar @sagar027.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Delighted to share our latest publication titled: Quantitative evaluation of Kalayanak Ghrita and Sarasvat Ghrita dosage using a Drosophila life-history framework doi.org/10.17912/mic... Any feedback and suggestions are most welcome.
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