Gopalasamudram Narayana Ramachandran (1922–2001) was a pioneering Indian scientist whose discoveries transformed our understanding of proteins and medical imaging. Born on this day, 8 October, Ramachandran’s work continues to shape the fields of biology, chemistry, and medicine. Yet, despite his extraordinary achievements, he never received the recognition he truly deserved, including the Nobel Prize or India’s prestigious Padma awards.

Ramachandran showed remarkable talent for science from an early age. After studying physics and crystallography, he went on to make three groundbreaking discoveries that would redefine modern biology. His work, though celebrated by leading scientists around the world, was largely overlooked in his home country, a reflection of the challenges faced by India

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