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

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 discussion on the importance of Red Sea corals and how we can better protect these vital ecosystems. Explore more KAUST-linked events at the Biennale: cc.kaust.edu.sa/latest-events/… #CoralConservation #RedSea #MarineScience #IslamicArtsBiennale #BESE @Biennale_Sa @benzonifran @DavidJSuggett @peixotors @MLBerumen @MMicrobiomesLab @mich_in_blue 📸@hdmvillela

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 resilience. 🔗 Read the report: asm.org/climatesolutio… 🔗 Read the Nature article: doi.org/10.1038/d41586… #MicrobialSolutions #ClimateSolutions #KAUSTResearch @ASMicrobiology @IUMSmicrobio

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…

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

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!👏🪸🥳

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 protecting our oceans. If you're on campus today, join us to learn more about her work: bese.kaust.edu.sa/events/detail/… #WomenInScience #CoralResearch #OceanConservation #marinescience

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

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

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: bese.kaust.edu.sa/news/blue-kaust

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).

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 Chagos Islands: youtube.com/watch?v=Cnf1Ii… #KAUSTresearch #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #marinescience #coralprobiotics

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…

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…

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