@amanjsingh.bsky.social
Biologist @MAHE Bengaluru, interested in protein quality control and dynamics of protein aggregates
Amazing! Congratulations Sonya and Neal Lab members!
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NCBS Bangalore collaboration with Tinkle Comics,India for a "superwoman" series featuring women scientists of NCBS , bangalore Shared on occasion of Internation day of women and girls in science (National centre for Biological Sciences)
👩🔬Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience!
In collaboration with Tinkle Comics Studio, we have been bringing the stories of NCBS women scientists to life—highlighting their passion for discovery & inspiring curiosity in young minds.
Free Download 👉 bit.ly/3MJZWlR
#sciencecomics #womeninSTEM
Title: Meet Superwoman Dimple Notani! Publisher: NCBS, Tinkle Issue #821 (February 2025) This comic introduces Dimple Notani, a scientist studying gene regulation, through engaging illustrations and dialogue. Panel 1: An elephant, a monkey, and a woman stand in a green outdoor setting. The elephant says, "I’m big and I have a trunk." The monkey, swinging from a tree, adds, "I have long arms that help me swing from trees." The woman, dressed in an orange shirt and blue jeans, says, "I walk on two legs and don’t have a trunk or long arms. We are so different! Yet, our DNA is 98% similar!" This highlights genetic similarities despite physical differences. Panel 2: A scientist in a white lab coat and glasses stands with the group. She explains, "We all have a genetic code—our DNA. It contains instructions that determine height, eye color, behavior, and more." The characters listen attentively. Panel 3: The scientist introduces DNA’s four building blocks: A, T, G, and C. A diagram shows how these nucleotides pair. She explains, "These letters are in all DNA. Their arrangement creates differences between species. When their order changes, they form different ‘words’ and ‘sentences,’ leading to changes in us." A footnote clarifies that nucleotides are DNA’s building blocks. Panel 4: In a lab, a digital display of a DNA helix is shown. The scientist, joined by her students in lab coats, says, "We study DNA’s ‘sentences’ to understand genetic differences." A student adds, "Our field of study is gene regulation." This educational comic explains DNA and gene regulation through engaging visuals and simple analogies, emphasizing how genetic codes shape living beings. Continued to page 2
Title: Meet Superwoman Dimple Notani! (Page 2) Publisher: NCBS, Tinkle Issue #821 (February 2025) This page continues introducing Dr. Dimple Notani and her passion for decoding DNA. Panel 1: A surreal scene features an elephant with tiger stripes, a monkey with a trunk, and a tiger walking upright like a human and a woman with one half of her hair curly and the other half straight. Dr. Notani explains, "There is a reason an animal looks and behaves in certain ways. We don’t often question how it all works. Decoding this is my passion." Panel 2: Dr. Notani, in a lab coat, speaks to two colleagues. She says, "Decoding DNA is like finding the secret language of life. It helps us understand why some people get diseases and some don’t, helping prevent or treat them." She holds a folder while explaining. Panel 3: A young girl observes tadpoles and wonders, "How do they become frogs?" An inset of Dr. Notani states, "I didn’t always know I would have such an awesome job." Another inset adds, "Even though I wasn’t always good at studies, I was fascinated by animals and insects." Panel 4: A younger Dr. Notani, excited, thinks, "I have to tell my professors about this discovery!" She explains, "My curiosity turned into a passion for understanding differences. My school teacher encouraged me to pursue science. Despite hardships, I became my family’s first graduate and scientist." Panel 5: Dr. Notani shares, "My postdoctoral mentor, Michael Geoff Rosenfeld, inspired me. I now encourage young people to pursue science. No matter the challenges, you’ll find a way past them!" A note clarifies "Studies done after PhD." The comic concludes: "Dimple Notani is associated with the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru."
#NewComicAlert!
Our latest comic with Tinkle Comics Studio featuring the inspiring story of Dr Dimple Notani is out now!
Dimple is an Associate Professor at NCBS studying gene regulation.
Check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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@dimplenotani.bsky.social
Congrats to all the newly elected members of the GSA Board of Directors, including TAGC24 veteran @barrlab.bsky.social
genestogenomes.org/new-members-...
