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July 25, 2024

NYUAD Scientist Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

July 1, 2024

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Identify Unique Survival Strategies Adopted by Fish in the World’s Warmest Waters

May 3, 2024

NYUAD Professor of Biology Featured on Netflix Health Documentary

February 1, 2024

New Open-Access Book Explores the UAE’s Remarkably Diverse Ecosystems and the Importance of Their Conservation

January 17, 2024

New Research Reveals Growing Number of Women in Coral Reef Science Across the Gulf States

July 25, 2023

NYUAD Researchers Map Complete Genome of Millet for Climate Change Adaptation

June 14, 2023

Researchers Uncover New Insights into Why Individuals are Affected Differently by COVID-19 Infection

June 30, 2022

NYUAD Researchers Unlock Keys to Falcons’ Evolutionary Success

September 8, 2021

Researchers Uncover New Insights on Date Palm Evolution Using 2,100-year Old Leaf Found in Ancient Egyptian Temple

May 31, 2021

New Research Shows Computer-based Modeling Can Predict Mutation “Hotspots” and Antibody Escapers in the SARS-CoV-2 spike Protein

May 4, 2021

Researchers Sequence the Genome of Extinct Date Palms Germinated From 2,000 Year-old Seeds

February 3, 2021

Researchers Publish Important New Findings on the Study of Mangrove Biology

January 12, 2021

Scientists Uncover Genomic Differences of Marine and Freshwater Microalgae

November 10, 2020

Researchers Develop New Protocol for a More Sensitive and Accurate COVID-19 Testing Technique

November 4, 2020

Biologists Create “Atlas” of Gene Expression in Neurons, Documenting the Diversity of Brain Cells

September 1, 2020

NYUAD Study Identifies Genetic Targets to Combat Sea-based Microorganisms Binding to Underwater Surfaces

August 17, 2020

NYUAD Scientists Analyze Trends in Regional Mangrove Research and Identify Areas for Future Analysis

July 13, 2020

Global Cooling Event 4,200 Years Ago May Have Caused the Evolution of Rice

March 11, 2020

Genome Reading Technique of Basmati Rice Can Help Tackle World Hunger

January 26, 2020

NYU Abu Dhabi Professor Awarded Prestigious Edwin G. Conklin Medal in Developmental Biology

December 11, 2019

NYUAD Researchers Explore the Long-Standing Sociocultural Connection between Falcons and Humans

February 23, 2019

Increased Sulfur Metabolism is a Likely Survival Mechanism for UAE Algae

2018

Mother Nature's Untapped Healing Potential

June 19, 2018

The Same Characteristics Can Be Acquired Differently When It Comes to Neurons, New Research Shows

March 1, 2016

Biological Clocks Orchestrate Behavioral Rhythms by Sending Signals Downstream, Scientists Find

November 9, 2015

NYU Abu Dhabi’s 100! Dates Genome Sequencing Project Sheds Light on the Origin of the Date Palm

March 9, 2015

NYUAD Hosts Annual Conference on Genomics and Systems Biology - NYU Abu Dhabi

July 2, 2014

NYUAD's Hub of Advanced Genomic and Biological Research

January 9, 2013

Using Multi-level Genomic Approaches to Tackle Regional Issues

August 14, 2011

NYUAD Faculty Member Involved in Development of the First Genome-Scale Metabolic Model of an Algal Species

In the News

Genomic Music + Horned Vipers + Invasive Species
XPANSE II | June 4, 2025

New discoveries in fly vision open doors to a better understanding of brain function
EIN Presswire | PR Log | AP News | June 3, 2025

NYUAD research explains why malaria hits certain groups less severely
EIN Presswire | PR Log | AP News | May 26, 2025

Joy Bergelson Named Next Director of Simons Foundation’s Life Sciences Division
Simon Foundation | March 24, 2025

Four-scene circumstances: a tale of visual complexity and origin
Go Nature | March 6, 2025

DubaiEye 103.8 interview to talk about climate change after the publication of the latest UN report on climate and what it means for the UAE
DubaiEye 103.8 | January 10, 2025

9 Undergraduate Research Projects That Wowed Us This Year
NYU | May 21, 2024

Visit by Center for Genomics and Systems Biology at New York University Abu Dhabi
Hemaya School, Government of Dubai | May 1, 2024

NYU Abu Dhabi Welcomes Visitors for Open Campus Day on November 16
Abu Dhabi PR | November 8, 2024

From ghaf trees to dugongs: New book celebrates UAE's vibrant nature and wildlife
The National | February 1, 2024

UAE team wins $1m funding for climate-boosting corals plan
The National | December 11, 2023

Our Carbon Healing Balm (Arabic)
National Geographic Arabia | December 1, 2023

The role of the Microbiome in the High Thermal Tolerance Adaptation of Arabian Gulf Corals
Nature Articles | November 30, 2023

Resilient foxtail millet could aid Gulf food security
Arabian Gulf Business Insight | September 12, 2023

Coral reefs and climate change - former UAE resident defends Red Sea
The National | August 19, 2023

As global sea temperatures hit record levels, what are the implications?
The National | August 4, 2023

How I mixed microbiome research with public-health advocacy
Nature | June 15, 2023

Baby stingray spotted at Dubai’s Kite Beach
The National | June 14, 2023

UAE bets on Mangroves to fight climate change
Yahoo Link | June 13, 2023

Mass sea urchin deaths could threaten coral reefs in Middle East, scientists warn
The National | June 13, 2023

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Uncover New Insights into Why Individuals are Affected Differently by COVID-19 Infection
Zawya | June 13, 2023

Crops Evolved by Swapping Genetic Modules Between Cells
NYU | May 10, 2023

The Forest Growing in the World's Hottest Sea
CNN | April 2023

Cracking the Code Behind Neuronal Identity
Nature Middle East | December 2022

A clever molecular trick extends the lives of these ant queens 
Science News | September 2022

The Forest Growing in the World's Hottest Sea
CNN | August 2022

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers unlock keys to falcons’ evolutionary success, offering new clues about how birds and mammals evolve 
Khaleej Times | June 2022

Scientists Pinpoint What Makes Brain Cells Develop in a Specific Order  
NYU | April 2022

Gastropod | December 21, 2021
 
 
 
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers uncover new insights on date palm evolution using 2,200-year old leaf found in ancient Egyptian temple 
Sciencmag | September 7, 2021
 

Al Kamda Falcons Interview with Dr. Justin Wilcox, Falcon Genetics (Podcast)
Al Kamda Falcons | June 24, 2021

Anticipating dangerous COVID-19 variants
Nature Middle East | June 9, 2021

Abu Dhabi-based NYUAD studies COVID-19 virus mutations, link to transmissibility
Gulf News | June 04, 2021

Coronavirus: Researchers Identify 'Hot Spots' on Virus Where Mutations Likely to Occur
The National | June 1, 2021

New Research Shows Computer-Based Modeling Can Predict Mutation "Hotspots" and Antibody Escapers in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein
Zawya | May 31, 2021

Modeling Can Predict Mutation "Hotspots" and Antibody Escapers in SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein
EurekAlert | May 19, 2021

Ancient Judean Date Palm Tree Genomes Germinated from 2,000-Year-Old Seeds
The Science Times | May 6, 2021

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers sequence genome of 2,000 year-old extinct date palm
Emirates News Agency | May 4, 2021

NYUAD study sequences genome of extinct date palms germinated from 2,000 year-old seeds
EurekAlert | May 3, 2021

Scientists Successfully Sequenced the Genome of Previously Extinct Date Palms
Scitech Daily | May 3, 2021

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Publish Important New Findings on the Study of Mangrove Biology
Emirates New Agency | February 1, 2021

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Publish Important New Findings on the Study of Mangrove Biology
Emirati News | February 1, 2021

NYUAD Researchers Publish Important New Findings on the Study of Mangrove Biology (Arabic)
Emirates New Agency | February 1, 2021

NYUAD Researchers Publish New Findings on the Study of Gray Mangrove (Arabic)
Al Ittihad | February 1, 2021

NYUAD Researchers Publish New Findings on the Study of Gray Mangrove (Arabic)
Al Khaleej | February 1, 2021

NYU Abu Dhabi Scientists Uncover The Genomic Differences Of Marine And Freshwater Microalgae (Arabic)
Al Ittihad | January 13, 2021

A Study About The Genomic Differences in Microalgae at NYUAD (Arabic)
Al Bayan | January 12, 2021

UAE Researchers Uncover Genomic Differences of Marine, Freshwater Microalgae
Khaleej Times | January 12, 2021

NYU Abu Dhabi Scientists Uncover Genomic Differences of Marine and Freshwater Microalgae
Emirates News Agency | January 12, 2021

NYUAD Scientists Uncover The Genomic Differences Of Marine And Freshwater Microalgae
Science Mag | January 11, 2021

Everything you need to know about the coronavirus vaccines
Arabian Business | December 28, 2020

Scientists Just Published A New Fruit Fly ‘Neuron Atlas.’ What Is It For?
Forbes | December 14, 2020

An interview with Claude Desplan
The Company of Biologists | December 3, 2020

A Comprehensive View of the Drosophila Visual System (Arabic)
Nature Middle East | November 23, 2020 

A Comprehensive View of the Drosophila Visual System (Arabic)
Scientific American | November 19, 2020

A New COVID-19 Testing Technique (Arabic)
Al Ittihad | November 11, 2020

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Develop New Protocol for COVID-19 Testing
Emirates News Agency | November 10, 2020 

Coronavirus: NYU Abu Dhabi Develops Test to Detect Virus in Asymptomatic People
The National | November 10, 2020

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Develop New Protocol for COVID-19 Testing (Arabic)
Al Khaleej | November 10, 2020 

Researchers Develop Protocol for a More Accurate COVID-19 Testing Technique
Medical Express | November 9, 2020

NYUAD Researchers Develop Protocol for a More Accurate COVID-19 Testing Technique
Eurek Alert | November 9, 2020 | Eurek Alert 

A Panopticon of the Fruit Fly Optic Lobe
Nature Middle East | November 6, 2020

Biologists create an "atlas" of gene expression in neurons that documents the diversity of brain cells (French)
Marseille News | November 5, 2020

Biologists create an "atlas" of gene expression in neurons (French)
Notimérica | November 5, 2020

Researchers Create “Developmental Atlas” to Classify the Neurons of Fruit Flies
AZO Life Sciences | November 5, 2020 

“Developmental Atlas” of Gene Expression in Neurons Is Created
Technology Networks | November 5, 2020

NYU researchers create a "developmental atlas" of gene expression in neurons
National Eye Institute | November 4, 2020

Biologists Create 'Atlas' of Gene Expression in Neurons, Documenting Diversity of Brain Cells
Medical Express | November 4, 2020

NYUAD Study Finds Gene Targets To Combat Microorganisms Binding To Underwater Surfaces
Scienmag | September 1, 2020

NYU Abu Dhabi Study Finds 61 Gene Tackling Marine Biofouling (Arabic)
Al Khaleej | September 1, 2020

NYUAD Scientists Study Regional Mangrove (Arabic)
Al Ittihad | August 18, 2020

NYUAD Scientists Analyze Trends In Regional Mangrove Research, Identify Areas For Future Analysis
Emirates News Agency | August 17, 2020

Is COVID-19 Man-Made or Natural?
Al Roeya | April 23, 2020

A Scientific Forum in NYU Abu Dhabi Discusses Defining the Genetic Map of Falcons
Al Bayan | February 19, 2020

"Genomics and Systems Biology" Conference Concludes Today in NYU Abu Dhabi (Arabic)
Al Khaleej | February 19, 2020

NYU Abu Dhabi Organizes "Genomics and Systems Biology" Conference (Arabic)
Al Khaleej | February 18, 2020

65 Research Papers in the "Genomics and Systems Biology" Conference (Arabic)
Al Bayan | February 18, 2020

Developing Date Palm Genomes Using 'Sequencing Technology'
Emarat Al Youm | October 26, 2019

Scientists from NYUAD Mapping Date Palm Genome
The National | October 24, 2019

Glimpses 2019: The Art of Science to Open at the NYUAD Art Gallery’s Auxiliary Venue, The Project Space
Web-Release | October 16, 2019

New Genome Sequence Of The Date Palm
Science Daily | October 15, 2019

NYU Abu Dhabi to Host 'Living with a Star' in Line with World Space Week
Emirates News Agency | October 4, 2019

In Celebration of World Space Week, NYU Abu Dhabi Hosts a Life with a Star Seminar (Arabic)
Al Fajr News | October 5, 2019

Robots at Abu Dhabi
PolarNet | January 21, 2019

See The Big Winners of Nikon’s Micro-Photo Competition
The Washington Post | October 17, 2018

Using Simplicity for Complexity—New Research Sheds Light on the Perception of Motion
New York University | March 22, 2018

An Effective Mechanism For Algae Adaptation in the Emirates Environment (Arabic)
Al-Ittihad | February 24, 2019

Research Finds Increased Sulfur Metabolism Is a Likely Survival Mechanism for Native UAE Algae
Go Dubai | February 24, 2019

Genetically Modified Organisms Can Help with Food Security
Gulf News | February 11, 2018

Women Scientists Tell of UAE's Support
The National | February 11, 2018

Crete’s Contribution to North African Date Palms
Nature Middle East | January 15, 2019

Using Genomic Data, NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Unlock History of North African Date Palm
EurekAlert | January 14, 2019

History of North African Date Palm
Science Daily | January 14, 2019

Saffron May Contain Cancer-Beating Properties, UAE Research Finds
The National | January 4, 2019

New York University Abu Dhabi Team Invent Device to Detect E. coli in 20 Minutes
ZAWYA | January 14, 2018

A "Science Idea" Is a New Club at New York University Abu Dhabi
Al Bayan | September 19, 2018