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Mukund Thattai @thattai.bsky.social · 7d

It was a pleasure talking to Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula of IITM for his podcast.

Our conversation went far beyond career advice, covering how living systems work, the role of math in the life sciences, and where groundbreaking discoveries in biology come from.

youtu.be/wZeUX3G13pk?...

CRISPR, Vaccines & Biotech: Exploring Life Sciences with Prof. Mukund Thattai | Episode 22

YouTube video by Prof Mahesh Panchagnula

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MOOSE Neuro Simulator @moosesim.bsky.social · 4d

Our first two-day hands-on workshop was a great success!
From pedagogical lectures in #neuroscience to hands-on tutorials, simulating biophysical & biochemical models with #MOOSE
Thankyou @kavlifoundation.org @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social
@bhalla-lab.bsky.social @subharay.bsky.social
#nationalworkshop

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 5d

#CampusVisit
PhD Ecology students from
MIT- World Peace University, Pune visited NCBS for a campus visit recently.

The visit included interactive sessions with Prof. Uma Ramakrishnan, a tour of TIGS Mosquito Facility, & lab visits to Dr. Deepa Agashe & Dr. Meghna Krishnadas’s labs.

National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 5d

#ResearchExplained!
A recent study investigated how large herbivores use old village sites in Satpura Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, after these places were turned into grasslands following relocation.🦌🌲🛖

🔗Read Here bit.ly/3IsCbjR
✏️ Christeen Paulson

@ncbsbangalore.bsky.social

National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 8d

#CampusVisit
Students from Parul University visited NCBS recently for a campus tour.
They interacted with Dr. Praveen K. Vemula, Dr. @dyechemist.bsky.social's lab, & the Physics of Life program.
They also visited genomics & NMR facility.
The visit was facilitated by Gyansthan Education Services.

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 9d

#ResearchExplained!
Why do some animals deter predators using striking visual displays, while others rely on camouflage?

Read here: bit.ly/4nYtVXS
✏️ Dr Krushnamegh Kunte

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 9d

#ResearchExplained!
Why do some animals deter predators using striking visual displays, while others rely on camouflage?

Read here: bit.ly/4nYtVXS
✏️ Dr Krushnamegh Kunte

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 21d

#AwardHighlight
Professor Mahesh Sankaran, faculty at NCBS, Bengaluru, was recently awarded the J.C. Bose Grant by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.

🎉Congratulations, Prof Mahesh!

@ncbsbangalore.bsky.social @tifr.res.in

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 21d

#LatestPublication
Sreepadmanabh & team from Dr @tapomoy89.bsky.social lab, in collab with Prof Ramray Bhat identify distinct chemical regulators of ovarian cancer spheroids.
🔗https://t.co/PTQPMkISNT

Congratulations to the team!🎉

Tapomoy Bhattacharjee @tapomoy89.bsky.social · 22d

How do environmental cues reprogram cells and influence multicellular organization? Out today in Small, our collaboration with Prof. Ramray Bhat, led by Sreepadmanabh, identifies distinct chemical regulators of ovarian cancer spheroids.
Read: doi.org/10.1002/smll...
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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 22d

#Newsletter
📢The 2nd edition of Transcript- our quarterly newsletter featuring stories of discoveries, ideas & the people at @NCBS_Bangalore is out now!

Read here: bit.ly/4pnEAg2

📩Subscribe to get the newsletter in your inbox
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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 22d

🌟A National Geographic story by Prasenjeet Yadav on black tigers shows what it takes to rescue isolated populations.

The story, featuring research of @uramakri.bsky.social Vinay Sagar of NCBS on black tigers demonstrates how science can shape the future of wildlife in India.
🔗 bit.ly/4mkyE50

The curious case of the tigers who changed their stripes

A century ago, India’s tigers were on the brink of extinction. Slowly, their numbers have rebounded. But that ecological success has prompted a dire problem—and a race to save many of them from geneti...

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 22d

🌟A National Geographic story by Prasenjeet Yadav on black tigers shows what it takes to rescue isolated populations.

The story, featuring research of @uramakri.bsky.social Vinay Sagar of NCBS on black tigers demonstrates how science can shape the future of wildlife in India.
🔗 bit.ly/4mkyE50

The curious case of the tigers who changed their stripes

A century ago, India’s tigers were on the brink of extinction. Slowly, their numbers have rebounded. But that ecological success has prompted a dire problem—and a race to save many of them from geneti...

www.nationalgeographic.com

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 23d

🏆Congratulations to Sreepadmanabh M from @tapomoy89.bsky.social's lab for being elected as co-chair for the 2027 Soft Condensed Matter Physics Gordon Research Seminar!

Sree also delivered an invited talk at this year's GRS on how physical environments actively regulate biological growth.

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 23d

- Administrative matters such as procurement, liaising with funding agencies and issues related to reporting.
- Tools and techniques for effective communication at the policy level.
- Risk assessment in large-scale research environments.

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 23d

This two-day workshop covered a series of lectures and hands-on-sessions on:
- Project governance across institutions about public health grants, Clinical & industrial collaborations.
- Budget planning and finance management.

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 23d

The RDO at
@ncbsbangalore.bsky.social
recently conducted a Workshop on Managing Large Collaborative Research Projects-Level II

The event was attended by researchers & project managers to explore advanced strategies for effectively managing multi-institutional research collaborations
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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 27d

Glimpses from the recently held theatre showcase by Nilanjan P. Choudhury & team organised by @cbmncbs.bsky.social @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social

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@rpadinjat.bsky.social

youtu.be/yxCqBRZp5d0

The Trial of Abdus Salam

YouTube video by RNP Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM)_NCBS

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MOOSE Neuro Simulator @moosesim.bsky.social · 26d

#Hiringalert
Multimedia Developer to join the MOOSE team
Project: Enhancing Interoperability, UI, and Documentation of MOOSE
www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/on...
Deadline: 21st September 2025
#sciencehire #sciencecomm #scienceoutreach #compneuro #openpositions #multimedia
@ncbsbangalore.bsky.social

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 26d

The @cbmncbs.bsky.social stall @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social the Open Day today saw steady stream of curious 'minds' of all ages.

Thank you, one and all !

@theneuronfamily.bsky.social , the brain hat was a hit.

#brain #neuroscience

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 23d

Last 7 days left to apply for the Field Techniques in Ecology Course by the NCBS Indica School of Field Ecology and Conservation.

🔗 Application link & more details: www.ncbs.res.in/academic/ind...

📆 Deadline: 22 Sept. 2025
✉️ For queries, write to: [email protected]
#ApplyNow

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 25d

#ResultsAnnounced!
List of selected candidates for the Foundations of Field Ecology course is now announced on the course webpage!

View here: www.ncbs.res.in/academic/ind...

@ncbsbangalore.bsky.social Indica School of Field Ecology and Conservation

National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 28d

@vrindarvkm.bsky.social @deepaagashe.bsky.social @pnas.org @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social

National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 28d

#ResearchExplained
With ecosystems shifting faster than ever due to climate change, habitat loss & human activity, scientists are asking a crucial question: how do species survive in new hostile environments, & what makes some succeed while others fail?
Read: bit.ly/3V2O4Qb
@deepaagashe.bsky.social

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 28d

#LatestPublication
Vrinda & team from Dr Deepa Agashe's lab tracked beetle populations for 5+ years in harsh environments. Findings show how traits of founders influenced the long-term survival of their descendants.

🔗 bit.ly/42hsviC

@deepaagashe.bsky.social

🧵Check out the thread to know more!👇

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 28d

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