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23 July, 2024

Pioneering technique transforms genetic disorder diagnoses

An efficient long-read sequencing technique that searches for complex genomic variants provides accurate molecular diagnosis for genetic disorders within hours.

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29 July, 2024

Plucking water from the air

A new solar-powered system efficiently extracts moisture from the air, offering a sustainable solution for irrigation.

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16 July, 2024

KAUST joins Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance

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02 July, 2024

Why do some plants thrive in saline conditions?

Improved understanding of the salt- tolerance mechanism in salt-loving plants could help progress seawater-based agriculture.

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28 May, 2024

Counting the seeds of success

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04 June, 2024

Celebrating World Environment Day in Saudi Arabia with two KAUST startups

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02 June, 2024

Join KSA in celebrating World Environment Day 2024

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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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29 April, 2024

KAUST Insights for genetic disease: Mystery diseases solved with RNA screening tool

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21 April, 2024

KAUST Insights for health education: Collaborations on smart health deliver benefits for KSA

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22 April, 2024

KAUST Professor wins Frontiers Science Prize

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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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27 March, 2024

Sustainable wastewater treatment delivers clean water and provides energy

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28 March, 2024

Professor Pierre Magistretti Elected to Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

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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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