[BioPython] BioPython Logo

[Ravinder Singh]

I strongly feel that the logo should capture three (holy) spirits (in 
primary colors):

bio (A, G, C, T, U) +   #we can pretend to our protein-centric friends 
that these are for ala, gly, thr
python (venomous/fierce/huge) +
computers (0100101; I mean 0s and 1s)

I completely agree with this idea (body of the python be DNA): The body 
of python should made up of DNA/RNA alphabets. And I'd suggest that what 
is ingested or spitted out could 0s and 1s. Or the body of 0s and 1s, 
and the the DNA/RNA alphabets ingested or spitted out.
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Incorporate the above suggestions at your own risk. The reason I'm not 
attempting to start drawing or changing the entries is because of the 
following sting from venomous python:

Before attempting to change these logos, I'm reminded of a story that a 
person worked genuinely hard to master painting/graphic or logo 
designing. Finally, he felt confident and produced a master-piece. This 
humble designer posted it on a busy street, and requested if someone 
could find a fault. When he returned to collect it at the end of the 
day, he found that his masterpiece had problems all over it and with 
every aspect of it. When this dejected person returned home, mom was 
curious about the reason for his mood. Finally he opened up and told her 
the reason. The mom (typical of moms - always inspiring and with 
constructive suggestions) asked him to produce one  more, which he did 
before the dawn, and suggested that he post it at the same place, with 
the exception that he writes a note saying that if you find any fault 
please correct it or improve it. I' sure you guessed it - there was not 
a single fault with that design.

    My sincere comment is that those who have  submitted have done an 
extraordinary job, and they are to be congratulated.
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Ravinder
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George Paci wrote:

> I'm about as artistic as lettuce, but here's a concept:
>
> Have the body of the python be DNA.
>
> Riffs:
>
> The head could be suggested by separating the strands at one
> end and curving the top one.  Maybe dangling single bases
> could suggest fangs.
>
> It could ingest something by having the strands separated in
> the middle.
>
> Anyone's welcome to turn this into reality.
> --George
>
>   George Paci   <george at rightinternet.com>
>   I have experience.  I use it to break things.  You'd be amazed. -- Phlip
>
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Dr. Ravinder Singh
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MCD Biology
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