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We are dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of marine, terrestrial, and human biology to ensure food, water, and soil security within healthy communities.
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10 May, 2026
Bringing together the tools to harness the potential of microbial diversity
Combining approaches to better discover and cultivate microbial taxa could generate novel microbes for industrial and agricultural applications.
04 May, 2026
Single small-molecule model reveals insights into human embryo development
A unique embryo-like cellular model offers a scalable platform for studying human embryogenesis, fertility, and developmental disorders, with promising initial results.
01 May, 2026
Can AI finally bring order to biology’s data deluge?
How a "Super Transformer" model could unify genomics, imaging and cellular data — and help biologists see the whole.
29 April, 2026
KAUST researchers turn to mangroves in search for plastic-degrading enzymes
26 April, 2026
Tiny DNA fragments, big agricultural insights
A new genomic approach is helping improve crop resilience.
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May 2026
PhD Dissertation Defense
Direct Air Capture via Moisture Swing for CO2 Enrichment in Desert GreenhousesZulma Lopez Reyes
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May 2026
MS Thesis Defense
Transcriptomic Analysis of Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata and Distichlis stricta) Under High SalinityAlina Alejo Vinogradova
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May 2026
PhD Dissertation Defense
Remote sensing of mangrove dynamics: anthropogenic impacts, seasonality and species differentiationIoana Andreea Ciocănaru
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