Marine Microbiomes Lab

Welcome to our official Twitter/X account! Follow us to know more and learn about what we are doing at KAUST's Coral Probiotics Village (CPV), and more 🪸 Check out the video below for a teaser youtu.be/0jdPI0vIb5Y?si… 🌊 @peixotors @morganbs7

New research from #KAUST reveals that specific microorganisms can help corals withstand rising temperatures. This discovery provides valuable insights for developing effective coral probiotics to restore coral reefs. kaust.news/UAH3 #KAUSTResearch

Prof. Raquel Peixoto's (@peixotors) research in marine microbiology and coral probiotics is advancing coral conservation and ecosystem resilience. As part of #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience she has been recognized by the @LewisPughFDN for her contributions to…

Congratulations to @peixotors for being nominated as one of the 22 trailblazing scientists by the @lewispughfoundation on this very special day!👏🪸🥳

Our postdoc Junia Schultz is organizing the culture collections from Prof. @Rosado_AS & Prof. @peixotors , laying the foundation for the KAUST Microbial Vault by cataloging strains & setting expansion protocols. Supported by KAUST Center of Excellence for Smart Health (KCSH).

Seasonal variations of temperature modify coral thermal tolerance threshold for Pocillopora verrucosa species while Acropora spp. remain unchanged when exposed to the same in situ conditions. @paquiydeleite @peixotors @MMicrobiomesLab nature.com/articles/s4200…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Coral World: Ask the Scientists at the Islamic Arts Biennale in #Jeddah last weekend. KAUST scientists Francesca Benzoni, Raquel Peixoto, Michelle Havlik, and David Suggett, with facilitation by Michael Berumen, led a dynamic…

Microbes can capture carbon and degrade plastic — why aren’t we using them more? Professor Raquel Peixoto (@peixotors) has contributed to a new global report and @Nature article outlining how microbial innovations can be applied to climate change mitigation and ecosystem…

My new piece in Guardian: 🪸How corals conjure magnificence from nothing! 🪸 Corals build massive reefs in wet deserts by working with microbes to create the ultimate circular economy They've survived mass extinctions but now face dire climate threats shorturl.at/69cXU

Check out the just-released Springer Book "Coral Reef Microbiome" with editors @chrisvoolstra and @peixotors and with the participation of several @mmslab members. Read more at: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

Congratulations to @peixotors for an amazing and thought-provoking promotion colloquium! 👏🌍 Your insights and dedication truly make an impact! Looking forward to more inspiring scientific discoveries!! This is just the beginning!👏🪸🥳

Today! Promotion Colloquium of @peixotors: Customized Medicine for Corals ⏲️ 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Learn more: bese.kaust.edu.sa/events/detail/… #marinescience #coralprobiotics #kaustresearch

Discover Blue KAUST: A Hub for Marine Science Excellence #BlueKAUST brings together KAUST's #marinescience initiatives to innovate, conserve ecosystems, and train future leaders. We invite researchers, students, partners, and industry leaders to collaborate. Learn more:…

Breakthrough alert!!! 🚨New study reveals distinct microbial taxa and function associated with coral thermal resistant or thermal sensitive phenotypes. @ErikaPSantoro @reefgenomics @ReefProkaryota @KAUST_BESE @MMicrobiomesLab @Gustavo_Duarte science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

KAUST Prof. @peixotors is featured in a new documentary exploring the coral reefs near KAUST. Watch the documentary and learn about her research at KAUST, featured at minute 34. youtu.be/Cnf1Iip6dzo #KAUSTResearch

From the pristine waters of the Chagos Islands to the groundbreaking coral research at KAUST, the @MMicrobiomesLab and Prof. Raquel Peixoto’s (@peixotors) work in the Red Sea are supporting global efforts for reef conservation. 🎥 Watch the documentary: Coral Reefs of the…

This popped up on my YouTube homepage—featuring the amazing coral probiotics project by @peixotors @Rosado_AS. Huge congrats on this inspiring work! 🌊🧫Definitely worth a watch: Coral Reefs of the Chagos Islands: A Wilderness Preserved youtube.com/watch?v=Cnf1Ii…

Congratulations to #KAUST Prof. @peixotors on being named 2024 @FrontiersIn Planet Prize National Champion! Her groundbreaking work focuses on harnessing microbes to prevent biodiversity loss, with a special emphasis on protecting coral reefs. kaust.link/SNa1

Exciting new study reveals that corals can adjust their thermal tolerance thresholds in response to seasonal temperature changes in a species-specific way Check this out! nature.com/articles/s4200… @KAUST_BESE @aeon_collective @ICRSCoralReefs

Coral reef restoration is a critical tool for our planet's future. #KAUST Prof. @peixotors and @DavidJSuggett highlight the value of restoration as part of the strategy for ensuring that corals persist in the face of disturbance and #climatechange. rdcu.be/d1S5K

Parabéns e muito orgulho do meu aluno de doutorado @modolon_fs por ter recebido o Prêmio Capes de Tese 2024! Que sorte eu tenho por ter alunos tão maravilhosos! @ProfDenisePires