Prof Rajeev Varshney FAA FRS (Murdoch University)—a new Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science— is recognised for his work in genomics and molecular breeding has transformed global food security, enabling smallholder farmers to grow resilient, high-yield crops in harsh regions. Through initiatives like the Tropical Legumes Project, his genomics-assisted breeding has boosted nutrition and lifted millions out of poverty. Congratulations to this true champion for sustainable agriculture! #Fell

What is genome sequencing and how does it help us track diseases? Why do countries need to continue genome sequencing in this phase of the pandemic? Watch WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan explain this in Science in 5.👉 | World Health Organization (WHO)