Open to all fields related to food supply, water use, food use, and environmental change (Saudi Green Initiative)

Miniature RNA-cutting protein harnessed for diagnostics and therapeutics.

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

The challenges of food production and global food security require a long-term, multi-pronged approach.

Interview with CDA faculty member, Professor Mark Tester: “The food sector is arguably the most environmentally damaging of all sectors of human activity.”

Fatema Alquraish is a student in the Stress Granule Lab of the Center for Desert Agriculture at KAUST. She is also an engaged community member and the first Saudi national to earn a leadership role in the KAUST Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD).

Modern research and technology are being used at KAUST to protect this very ancient crop.

New lateral flow test Vigilant is cheaper, easier to use and as reliable as the current gold standard PCR test for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Pilot research project samples desert species to combat desertification and promote biodiversity