Discover the future of cancer drug design
In an article published on Pharmafile.com, KAUST Professor Lukasz Jaremko delves into the promising realm of targeted cancer drug design.
Microbiomes shaped by enzymes’ responses to ocean temperatures
The ability of marine microbiomes to respond to thermal variations in their habitats is controlled by enzyme adaptation.
A handful of seeds starts fruitful collaboration
An encouraging culture of collaboration between two research leaders has fostered exciting work that has resulted in a breakthrough in understanding the mechanism of cereal disease resistance.
Malaria protein discovery offers path for novel antimalarial intervention strategies
Uncovering PfAP2-P’s role in parasite's immune evasion and development, opening doors to innovative anti-malaria approaches.
KAUST study reveals how corals control their algae population, paving the way for coral reef restoration
A new study by KAUST researchers provides experimental proof to explain how corals and other symbiotic cnidarians control their symbiotic algae.
02 April, 2024
An open-access catalog of the global ocean genome offers novel taxonomical and functional insights and unlocks the potential of blue biotechnology
28 March, 2024
18 March, 2024
Kyle Lauersen, Gyorgy Szekely and their team developed a green synthetic solution to replicate some of the complex fragrances of agarwood using engineered algae.
13 March, 2024
Protocol boosts regenerative capabilities of stem cells previously wasted in transplant medicine.
10 March, 2024
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) report a new synthetic biology process that follows the principles of green chemistry.
26 February, 2024
Analysis of seed endophytes in the wild crop fonio reveals the seed microbiome as a potential target for sustainably enhancing crop resilience to climate stress.
06 February, 2024
Analyses of sediment cores highlight declining nutrient availability and increased trace metal pollution in the Red Sea.
31 January, 2024
Researchers propose a pathway to create sustainable greening initiatives in the Middle East using existing technologies.
23 January, 2024
Inspired by large language models that power ChatGPT, an AI algorithm offers a new way to annotate cells.
22 January, 2024
16 January, 2024
An open-source, automated and cost-effective platform for COVID-19 diagnosis and analysis of genetic variants can be built from readily available materials, with big possibilities on the horizon.
08 January, 2024
Better understanding of the roles of plant hormones could help to engineer advantageous traits into rice and other crops.
04 January, 2024
An emerging conservation strategy could help wildlife to become more resilient against a range of environmental threats.
13 December, 2023
The use of engineered algae to deliver clean water and valuable co-products from treated wastewater opens new opportunities for water treatment.
04 December, 2023
Saudi Arabia is home to microbial communities that can boost coral reef health, sequester carbon in the desert and enable plants to survive in the harshest environments — and that is just the beginning.