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05 December, 2021

Red Sea bioregions show changing blooms

Satellite data analysis lays a foundation for future studies on the impact of climate change on the Red Sea ecosystem.

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28 November, 2021

Compact CRISPR system enables portable COVID-19 testing

Miniature RNA-cutting protein harnessed for diagnostics and therapeutics.

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21 November, 2021

DNA replication under the microscope

The three-dimensional structure of a protein complex that is key for replicating damaged DNA offers insights into its regulation.

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14 November, 2021

Bacteria engage sulfur for plant salt tolerance

Understanding the interplay between bacteria and sulfur is leading to exciting biotechnologies that could enable crops to be irrigated with salty water.

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07 November, 2021

Restoring coral health

Restoration processes to increase the resilience of corals are needed to counter environmental pressures from climate change.

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01 November, 2021

3D printing frames a restoration for coral

Providing 3D-printed structures can help coral reefs recover faster.

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15 February, 2022

What we knew about water was right after all

Hydrogen peroxide only forms in the presence of ozone in water microdroplets.

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08 February, 2022

Cell cultures not as stable as you'd think

Cell processes and research reproducibility may be significantly impacted by changes in batch cultures as cells grow. More monitoring and improved procedures are needed.

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03 February, 2022

Silencing tool quashes gene activity across generations

Genomic defense mechanism harnessed to manipulate gene activity in worms.

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05 March, 2017

Two faculty from BESE Division at TED x KAUST

Professors Mark Tester and Manuel Aranda participated as speakers at the TED x KAUST event.

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30 April, 2017

Potential for Saudi Arabian coral reefs to shine

Careful marine management and stricter fishing laws could enable Saudi Arabia’s coral reefs to thrive.

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20 April, 2015

Welcome Professor Antonio Adamo

We have recently welcomed a new Assistant Professor of Bioscience: Professor Antonio Adamo. We asked Professor Adamo a few questions about his research.

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16 July, 2017

ESM Lab kicks off collaboration with the Shaybah Producing Department in Saudi Aramco

Extreme Systems Microbiology Lab and the Shaybah Producing Department initiate a pioneering ecological research project at Shaybah Wildlife Sanctuary.

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11 June, 2017

Short regulatory gene spotted

Two proteins produced by a single gene interact to keep the genome in check.

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04 June, 2017

Fixing the role of nitrogen in coral bleaching

A unique investigation highlights how excess nitrogen can trigger coral bleaching in the absence of heat stress.

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07 June, 2017

The hidden order in DNA diffusion

The movement of DNA molecules seemingly explained by random motion conceals a more orderly march.

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11 June, 2017

A changing climate affects plankton populations

Data from a global oceanographic expedition predict how rising temperatures influence increase in plankton populations.

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02 July, 2017

Marine reserves offer protection

Protection zones for coasts and oceans are an effective way to help marine and human communities to adapt to climate change.

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06 November, 2016

Welcome Professor Sahika Inal

We are very excited to welcome Assistant Professor of Bioscience, Sahika Inal. We had a short interview where she answered questions about her research and the delights of discovering the unknown.

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27 August, 2017

Helping corals to cope with pressure

When faced with high salinity, the tiny plant cells within coral tissue alter their metabolites to better cope with stress.

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