Defeating the deletion makes genome editing safer and more precise.
Manipulating DNA repair pathway boosts the accuracy of CRISPR technology.

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A shade closer to more efficient organic photovoltaics
Transparent solar cells utilize non-fullerene acceptors, merging efficiency with aesthetics for urban design transformation.

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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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KAUST researchers unveil P. kaustiana, a newly identified worm species found off the northeast coast of #RedSea . Collaborating with international organizations, they're uncovering more hidden species. #KAUSTResearch

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#KAUST Prof. Peiying Hong, in collaboration with مدن | MODON, has developed #energy efficient #wastewater treatment technology to promote safe and #sustainable #water recycling processes. The technology is treating 50k liters daily in Jeddah.

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A tandem approach for better solar cells
Combining traditional silicon with perovskite materials offers higher efficiency #solarcells , but further #innovation is needed to make them commercially viable.

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#KAUSTResearch #MaterialScienceandEngineering

#KAUST researchers and an international multidisciplinary research team embarked on two groundbreaking voyages aboard the #RVMeteor to examine the deeper reaches of the #RedSea , offering insights into how life may survive in the oceans in the future.

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Greening the scent of Arabia.

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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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#KAUSTResearch #Bioengineering #Bioscience #Plant Science

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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#KAUSTResearch #Bioengineering #Bioscience

Dancing droplets’ new spin on water harvesting
Complex patterns of motion emerge when #water drops condense on an oiled surface.

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#KAUSTResearch #MechanicalEngineering

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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#KAUSTResearch #PlantScience

High-temperature electrical memories for brain-inspired computation
Brain-like computing could be possible using electrical memory devices made from an unexpected material.

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#KAUSTresearch #MaterialScience #Engineering

Giving voice to the voiceless through assistive technology
Artificial skin coupled with sensors and machine learning technology allows people with voice disorders to communicate using soundless mouth movements.

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#KAUSTResearch #Bioengineering

Shuffling the deck for privacy
An integrated shuffler optimizes the privacy of personal genomic data used for machine learning.

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#KAUSTResearch #Bioengineering #Bioscience #ComputerScience #Statistics

#AI tool predicts function of unknown proteins
Powered by logic and large language models, DeepGO-SE predicts the biological role of proteins and could be used to aid drug discovery.

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#KAUSTresearch #Bioengineering #Bioscience #ComputerScience

Magical mushrooms turn membranes green.
Bio-inspired membrane materials from fungi mycelium are set to revolutionize separation technologies.

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#KAUSTresearch #ChemicalEngineering

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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#KAUSTresearch #Bioscience #MarineScience

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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