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KAUST BESE

@KAUST_BESE

Official account of the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division at KAUST (@KAUST_News)

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Joined August 2024

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Jun 11
🌱 How do plants survive extreme heat? KAUST researchers discovered that a chlorophyll-producing enzyme (PORC) forms protective stress granules that help Arabidopsis maintain photosynthesis and recover from heat stress. Led by Prof. Monika Chodasiewicz (BESE Division)
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Jun 10
Protecting the ocean starts with understanding how marine life actually uses it. A KAUST-led study co-authored by Professor Carlos Duarte @carlosduartephd mapped the movements of whales, sharks, turtles, and other marine megafauna, revealing that protected areas alone may not be
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Jun 9
Corals don't just build reefs—they also record the chemical footprint of human activity in the ocean. A new KAUST study found Red Sea corals absorb pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other contaminants, offering a powerful way to track pollution and protect reef ecosystems. 🔗
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Jun 8
What if protecting marine life starts with understanding how it moves? In the latest edition of KAUST In Two, marine ecologist @carlosduartephd shares insights from the global MegaMove initiative, which tracked more than 15,000 marine animals across 100+ species to uncover how
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Jun 7
🍎 Food safety is something most of us rarely think about — until it’s compromised. On today's World Food Safety Day, we recognize the people, science, and systems that help keep our food safe every step of the way, from farm to table. Safe food is essential for our health, our
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Jun 5
🌍 The environment is something we all share — and something we all shape through the choices we make every day. Today's World Environment Day, it’s a good moment to reflect on how closely connected we are to the world around us, from the air we breathe to the oceans,
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Jun 4
A KAUST-led study reveals that lactate does more than fuel the brain. Produced by astrocytes, it also acts as a signaling molecule that strengthens neuronal connections involved in learning and memory by boosting NMDA receptor activity. 🧠⚡ A promising new pathway for treating
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May 26
Eid Mubarak from all of us at the BESE Division 🌙 Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Eid celebration.
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May 24
🪸 We’re still discovering how little we know about coral reefs. A KAUST study shows that what was thought to be a single coral species (organ pipe coral) is actually at least 15 distinct genetic lineages across the Indo-Pacific. Two of these exist only in the Red Sea. It’s a
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May 23
🐢 Today is #WorldTurtleDay Sea turtles are vital to healthy marine ecosystems, yet many species face growing threats from habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. Protecting marine biodiversity starts with science, conservation, and collective action. #SeaTurtles
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May 22
🌱 Biodiversity is the foundation of life. This International Day for Biological Diversity, we recognize the importance of protecting the ecosystems and species that keep our planet healthy, resilient, and thriving. From scientific discovery to sustainable innovation, advancing
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May 21
Coral reefs are changing faster than they can adapt. A new study co-authored by KAUST researchers highlights the urgent need to go beyond traditional conservation. Alongside cutting emissions, we’ll likely need tools like assisted evolution, selective breeding, and
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May 21
We’re moving from machines that simply see to machines that begin to understand. At KAUST, researchers from our Division are developing an intelligent vision chip inspired by the human retina—bringing sensing, processing, and memory closer together in hardware that mirrors
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