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20 May, 2024

Screening of "Beneath The Surface: The Fight for Corals"

The documentary features Professor Raquel Peixoto and research scientist Dr. Helena Villela from KAUST’s Marine Microbiomes Lab.

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09 May, 2024

Rolling “balls” provide substrate for marine life

A detailed oceanographic survey reveals spherical nodule structures supporting life on the floor of the Red Sea.

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19 March, 2024

Analytic tool reveals more cream of the crops

Platform for identifying genetic variation in plant species could aid in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.

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02 May, 2024

Defeating the deletion makes genome editing safer and more precise

Manipulating DNA repair pathway boosts the accuracy of CRISPR technology.

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02 April, 2024

Cataloging the complexity of the ocean genome

An open-access catalog of the global ocean genome offers novel taxonomical and functional insights and unlocks the potential of blue biotechnology

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18 March, 2024

Greening the scent of Arabia

Kyle Lauersen, Gyorgy Szekely and their team developed a green synthetic solution to replicate some of the complex fragrances of agarwood using engineered algae.

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13 March, 2024

Often overlooked stem cells hold hidden powers for blood disease treatments

Protocol boosts regenerative capabilities of stem cells previously wasted in transplant medicine.

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10 March, 2024

KAUST scientists use synthetic biology and green chemistry to synthesize popular fragrances

Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) report a new synthetic biology process that follows the principles of green chemistry.

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26 February, 2024

Targeting seed microbes to improve seed resilience

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.

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06 February, 2024

Sediments reveal core stressors on Red Sea ecosystems

Analyses of sediment cores highlight declining nutrient availability and increased trace metal pollution in the Red Sea.

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31 January, 2024

Greening initiatives that hit home

Researchers propose a pathway to create sustainable greening initiatives in the Middle East using existing technologies.

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23 January, 2024

AI for cells helps illuminate their identity

Inspired by large language models that power ChatGPT, an AI algorithm offers a new way to annotate cells.

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