Molecular insights into Darwin’s coral conundrum
Lab experiments show how symbiotic sea anemones and tiny algae recycle nutrients.
24 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.22
Lab experiments show how symbiotic sea anemones and tiny algae recycle nutrients.
24 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.22
A unique method of condensing genetic data enables the rapid discovery of genetic causes for rare diseases.
24 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.23
An enzyme vital for the healthy development and maintenance of muscles appears to decline with age.
22 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.20
A chance observation due to dust contamination has uncovered a surprising new process of fluid transport when a crystal surface interacts with water.
22 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.21
Members of two indigenous South American populations exhibit smaller age-related declines in brain volume than Americans and Europeans.
21 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.19
Making and studying organic hydroperoxides will improve understanding of atmospheric chemistry and could help tackle vehicle exhaust pollution.
17 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.18
Successful two-dimensional trapping of a nanoparticle at its lowest quantum state could lead to ultra-sensitive devices and exploration of the quantum-classical transition.
10 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.17
Excess weight and poor metabolic health exacerbate DNA damage in breast tissues and further heighten cancer risks in women with inherited gene mutations.
6 March 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.16
The first epidemics of a deadly wheat fungus could have occurred due to widespread cultivation of varieties missing a specific gene.
22 February 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.15
A study has found that a mutation in the gene that codes for the interleukin 23 receptor is associated with susceptibility to tuberculosis.
15 February 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.13
The present rate of melting beneath Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is slower than many computer models are estimating.
15 February 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.14
The unexpected position of a ring around the dwarf planet Quaoar demands a rethink of orbital dynamics.
9 February 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.12
A new study sheds light on chemicals used in the ancient Egyptian embalming process, and reveals intricate trade networks between Egypt and tropical Africa and Asia.
3 February 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.11
An analysis of historical olive tree growth pinpoints an optimal growing temperature with significant implications for certain Mediterranean countries.
31 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.9
Analysis of a mutated gene underlying a rare neurological disorder offers a view into the mechanisms guiding early brain development.
31 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.10
Surprising measurements of particle spin after heavy-ion collisions hint at previously unseen properties of the strong nuclear force.
27 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.7
Distinct life-cycle stages of Toxoplasma gondii use different molecular bridges to infect cells, including proteins that make an effective vaccine in animal trials.
27 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.8
Insights into the collaborative interactions between sperm cells could inform the design of more efficient motors for microscale robots.
19 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.6
The accumulation of hydrogen sulphide influences the dynamics and growth of seagrass meadows.
18 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.5
A detailed analysis of publishing data sheds light on gender imbalances among academic journal editors and the extent to which editors publish their own work.
17 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.4
Blocking non-essential webpage content for users of low-end mobile phones could help narrow the digital divide between developed and developing countries.
13 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.3
A model that mimics gonad development opens doors to examining disorders of sex development for the first time.
12 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.2
An analysis of the severe dust storms that occurred over the Middle East in spring 2022 reveals an unusual atmospheric trigger.
3 January 2023; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2023.1
Bio-based solvents could replace toxic and polluting materials currently used in the organic electronics.
24 December 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.82
Gas exchange may have reduced atmospheric CO2 levels enough to lead to significant climate cooling, long before forests evolved.
23 December 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.81
An analysis of a fly visual system reveals a small number of proteins that fundamentally define each distinct subtype of neuron.
16 December 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.80
The impacts of climate change are exacerbating biodiversity loss in the MENA region, with scientists calling for more research.
13 December 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.79
Outcomes improved when undergraduate physics students in Oman became actively involved in the learning process.
6 December 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.77
Study finds that people in countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI) have higher water input and output than people in high-HDI countries.
25 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.76
Adapting to climate change, and transitioning to renewable energy, come with their own emissions costs.
24 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.74
A deep dive into satellite data reveals factors that contribute to protracted fog events in the United Arab Emirates.
24 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.75
Traditional water harvesting systems can help communities in the Middle East and North Africa cope with worsening water scarcity and a drying climate — if they are maintained.
11 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.72
Insights into how the body responds to two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine could guide future uses.
11 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.73
The species dwells in a Romanian cave and converts methane to carbon dioxide.
10 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.71
A multinational panel calls for coordinated global action to strengthen healthcare infrastructures to end the pandemic.
3 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.70
Conservation agriculture offers agronomical, environmental and socio-economic benefits. But uptake in the MENA region has been slowed by constraints.
2 November 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.69
A half-complete fossil found in Morocco may represent a new genus of ancient whale.
28 October 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.68
Snakebite mortality remains high in certain parts of the world, with lower-income countries and war-torn regions bearing the highest burden.
27 October 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.67
Measurements at the Large Hadron Collider suggest that the Higgs boson’s lifetime matches the predictions of the Standard Model.
24 October 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.66
Insights into cellular traffic management could have important implications for diseases driven by malfunctions in this process.
19 October 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.65
Arab researchers around the world are renewing efforts to build stronger networks with colleagues in their home countries.
12 October 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.64
Ultra-thin membrane films can sieve molecules from crude oil with huge savings in energy requirements.
4 October 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.62
Reusing wastewater for agricultural production can relieve some of the pressure from Lebanon’s freshwater supplies if certain challenges are addressed.
4 October 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.63
Coral proteins point to previously unrecognized metabolic capabilities in animals.
27 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.61
An innovative monitoring technology is helping the world’s driest region predict and manage the impacts of drought.
26 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.60
The air pollution most damaging to human health in the Middle East is almost all from industrial sources, not the desert.
23 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.58
Recycling water is key to closing the water supply-demand gap in the Middle East and North Africa.
23 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.59
Hacking cellular responses to DNA damage could provide new treatments for acute and long-term neurological conditions.
21 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.56
Higher UV radiation was linked to lower case numbers.
21 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.57
Fluorescent organic crystals offer new flexibility for temperature sensing.
16 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.55
A new 2D polycrystalline material incorporates fast electrical conductivity with a band gap, promising new optoelectronic devices.
9 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.51
Egyptian pyramid builders harnessed a now-defunct arm of the Nile to transport construction materials.
2 September 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.50
Poverty, non-communicable diseases and low vaccination rates increase the risk of children being orphaned due to COVID-19 deaths.
31 August 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.48
Scientists at Jordan’s Royal Scientific Society have developed a MOF-based prototype that uses algorithms to optimize its ability to harvest water from air.
31 August 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.49
Analysis of Neolithic human DNA suggests there were two separate migrations from the Fertile Crescent heartland into Anatolia.
26 August 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.46
The former secretary general of the Water Authority of Jordan outlines what is needed to develop a sustainable model for water management that supports the kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision 2033.
26 August 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.47
Membranes deposited from molecules in the gas phase allow fine control over pore structure for chemical separations and other applications.
8 August 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.45
Scientists discover how plants use two signalling compounds to slow root growth I when water is scarce.
4 August 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.44
A mutant gene could explain the rare occurrence of severe liver disease in infants.
29 July 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.42
Alterations to the spinal networks that carry sensory messages to the brain may explain heightened pain sensitivity in people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
29 July 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.43
The photographic atlas helps broaden understanding of the planet in one of the world’s most spoken languages.
26 July 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.40
Combining computational and experimental methods generates atomic-level insights into 3D RNA structures.
26 July 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.41
Quasars that appeared surprisingly quickly in the early universe probably formed due to cold flows in rare gas clouds.
14 July 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.39
Falcon genomes differ from those of other birds, but share some unusual characteristics with mammals.
11 July 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.38
Asymmetric pores built into a metal-organic framework offer a more cost-effective way to purify methane and other gases.
4 July 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.36
The stagnating transition to renewable energy makes it unlikely the world will meet key climate goals this decade.
23 June 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.35
Pores in a synthetic membrane are opened or closed by light, mimicking natural systems and offering applications in nanotechnology.
19 June 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.34
Rising oceanic and surface temperatures could increase the number of intense tropical cyclones making landfall in countries including the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
16 June 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.32
Children from the Hadza hunter-gatherer tribes in Tanzania have a more diverse gut microbial composition than those living in industrialized regions, highlighting the importance of expanding studies to different populations.
16 June 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.33
Jordan’s water scarcity is among the most severe in the world, but it has one of the lowest water service tariffs. Iyad Dahiyat1 , a former secretary-general of the Water Authority of Jordan, suggests solutions for a more cost-effective water sector.
14 June 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.31
Scientists use AI to enhance the resolution of lung abnormalities in CT scans.
1 June 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.29
Organic crystals reversibly convert heat energy into work through an exceptionally large shape-changing ability.
1 June 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.30
Gene banks play a vital role in safeguarding critical plant biodiversity, but boosting regional food security ultimately requires improving farmers’ access to seeds.
24 May 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.28
Gene bank stores of important agricultural crops are ‘moderately comprehensive’, but some vital plants are under-represented.
19 May 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.27
Marine traffic may be responsible for a larger number of whale shark deaths than previously considered.
17 May 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.24
Most of the 1,800 vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered reptile species are located in regions where other animals are also under threat.
28 April 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.23
Human capital, collaboration and innovation are key for the sustainability of MENA higher education institutions.
25 April 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.22
Fast-growing cities in the Middle East show distinct increases in major air pollutants with profound implications for human health.
20 April 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.21
Zeolite nanosheets built from the bottom-up bring better molecular separations.
9 April 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.20
A characteristic brain protein in Lewy body dementia could turn out to be defence mechanism against the disease.
6 April 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.19
An analysis reveals that COVID-19’s toll may have been greatly underestimated, including in the Middle East, where epidemiological monitoring efforts have generally fallen short.
4 April 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.18
Nature Middle East is hosting an illustrious panel of experts to discuss the future of Arab higher education institutions.
3 April 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.17
A new kind of wave discovered in the Sun appears to travel much faster than theory predicts.
30 March 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.15
A causal link between obesity, liver inflammation and glucose disruption could provide a new therapeutic target.
25 March 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.14
Study suggests that a family of carnivorous dinosaurs were adapted for an aquatic lifestyle.
24 March 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.13
New genome sequencing technique identifies three wheat genes associated with resistance to the devastating fungal stripe rust disease.
17 March 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.12
Long-lived electric charge separation brings better performance in hydrogen-producing photocatalysts.
16 March 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.11
Long-range atmospheric circulation patterns explain how lockdown-related reductions in air pollution in India increased dust levels in the Middle East.
9 March 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.10
Researchers say the COVID-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity to boost a technology that may hold great promise for a new era of medicine.
8 March 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.9
Atmospheric rivers carry huge volumes of water from low to higher latitudes. The impacts of these ‘rivers in the sky’ on the coastal regions have been studied extensively, but little is known about how they affect land far from the oceans, such as in the Middle East. Amin Dezfuli, a hydrometeorologist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, explains what we currently know and why it is important we learn more.
23 February 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.8
Engineered cobalt-iron nanosheets provide an efficient and sustainable catalyst for water splitting with encouraging initial results.
18 February 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.7
A large genomic analysis demonstrates how cancer risk varies among Qataris according to their ancestral origins.
17 February 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.6
Big data analysis suggests Earth is home to around 73,000 tree species, of which about 9,000 are yet to be discovered.
9 February 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.5
Surveys have revealed the grave effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the displaced and vulnerable young people in Jordan.
3 February 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.3
On 10 February from 16:00 to 17:30 GMT, Nature Middle East is hosting three experts from the Arab region to talk about the past, present and future of mRNA technology.
3 February 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.4
Women in most Arab countries are feeling the impacts of food insecurity more than men, highlighting the need to improve gender-related policies in the region.
25 January 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.2
Examining the genetics of one coral species shows how a Persian/Arabian Gulf subpopulation has rapidly evolved to thrive in warmer waters.
17 January 2022; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2022.1
Study reveals how the parasitic worm can mutate to evade the main drug against schistosomiasis.
24 December 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.105
Around two-thirds of survey respondents from Jordan, Syria and the Palestinian West Bank were unwilling or hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination.
14 December 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.103
Extensive analysis of Western honey bee genomes suggests an Asian ancestral origin and provides insights into the species’ adaptation to diverse environments.
9 December 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.101
Huge streams of warm, humid air have deposited Saharan dust on the European Alps and may have led to a reduction in snow cover.
7 December 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.100
With the next two Conference of the Parties (COP) climate summits coming to Egypt and the UAE, businesses in the MENA region are under the spotlight to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Mahmoud Abouelnaga1, Solutions Fellow at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, explains that they have some catching up to do.
2 December 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.99
An electric shock jolts cellulose and metals into improved nanoparticles.
26 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.97
Climate models paint an alarming picture of a warming Middle East and North Africa, with mitigation strategies urgently required.
19 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.96
Organized cartels and oligopolies of oil producers may continue to exploit marginally profitable fields that produce a large carbon footprint even if demand drops.
17 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.95
Genomics-led breeding strategies could improve chickpea traits and crop performance.
12 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.91
Warming waters have been driving Arabian Sea deoxygenation for decades.
12 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.92
Two new nanobodies might inhibit a protein crucial for SARS-CoV-2 replication.
9 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.90
Researchers demonstrate the feasibility of linking abundant solar energy sources into an international export grid.
8 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.89
Ammonium sulfate aerosol particles show unusual catalytic activity.
4 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.87
Genomic analysis of a wild wheat species identifies a novel ancestor of bread wheat and highlights candidate genes for modern crop improvements.
3 November 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.86
A deep dive into an unusual case of severe diabetes reveals a gene involved with pancreatic development that could play a role in disease for a larger number of patients.
25 October 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.85
An extensive genetic analysis concludes that the ancestors of modern-day domesticated horses originated in the western Russian steppes.
21 October 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.83
Ancestry study tells the history of migrations and shapes the first genetic reference panel dedicated to Middle Eastern populations.
21 October 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.84
Academics describe the challenges they face and the choices they make to ensure a work-life balance.
20 October 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.82
The oldest ankylosaur fossil ever discovered, and the first from Africa, has a unique structure of armour spikes unlike that found in the rest of its family.
5 October 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.81
About 90,000 years ago, humans chiselled tools from animal bones to make clothing from furs and hides.
28 September 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.80
Findings extend earliest signs of symbolic behaviour among human ancestors.
22 September 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.79
The discovery of a genetic mutation points to novel mechanisms behind a congenital heart condition.
14 September 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.78
Nation paralyzed with emerging crises in the healthcare, academic and environmental sectors.
13 September 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.77
A defroster for refrigeration systems can save energy while providing a steady source of water.
10 September 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.76
Extreme convective events that bring heavy springtime rain to the southern Arabian Peninsula appear to be growing under a warming climate.
26 August 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.74
This summer’s wildfires in Algeria and Tunisia are a warning of the global warming effects predicted by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report if the world doesn’t soon switch direction.
26 August 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.75
An international survey of human energy consumption reveals new insights into factors that shape metabolic activity throughout our lives.
23 August 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.72
A versatile new type of polymer has been built using 'click chemistry'.
17 August 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.70
Tiny inanimate objects moving in response to chemical signals bring opportunities to the oil industry, medicine and materials science.
13 August 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.69
Prenatal discrimination will skew sex ratios worldwide.
12 August 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.68
A comprehensive whole genome sequencing study of Middle Eastern populations shows how ancient humans adapted to agricultural development and desertification.
9 August 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.67
The plant was first domesticated in East Asia some 10,000 years ago.
23 July 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.66
A light-sensitive protein switch prompts plants to close leaf pores quickly under drought conditions, improving their chances of survival.
19 July 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.65
In the mouse liver, epigenetics keeps some genes in a ‘ready-set’ state.
15 July 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.64
Significant waves of infection coinciding with mass vaccination rollouts provide unique insight into vaccine effectiveness against two variants.
13 July 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.63
A coating of biodegradable natural polymers can help seeds germinate in dry and challenging conditions.
9 July 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.60
More metal atoms can be loaded onto graphene-supported catalysts by attaching them to tiny clusters of carbon.
29 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.59
The desire to foster a science and innovation culture is held back by flawed education systems, and static investment in research.
25 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.58
Breastfeeding rates in low- and middle-income countries in the Middle East and beyond are predicted to fall far short of targets set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
18 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.56
Some children produce higher levels of steroids in response to malaria infection, weakening their immune response.
18 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.57
An extensive viral survey reveals features that make Arabian strains of the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus more dangerous than their African counterparts.
15 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.55
Identifying potentially dangerous mutations could help prepare for new COVID variants.
9 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.54
Study provides a different take on what led to the greening of the Sahara during the early Holocene, more than 10,000 years ago.
7 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.53
A new sensor, based on organic transistors, combines speed and accuracy in detecting single-molecule antigens belonging to the viruses that cause COVID-19 and MERS.
2 June 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.52
A new treatment promises to help immune cells recover from the ordeal of fighting off cancer.
28 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.50
A universal language for describing bioethical principles could support clinical research for COVID-19 and other medical conditions.
26 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.49
Sudanese melons could be the closest relatives of the popular summertime fruit.
25 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.48
Contamination by short-lived pollutants is a larger problem than previously thought in areas where rapid flow occurs from the surface to the underlying groundwater.
19 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.46
A chance discovery reveals a potential strategy for engineering cellular protein manufacturing as a means to boost biotech productivity.
13 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.45
Germinating ancient date palm seeds allows genetic analysis to reveal secrets of evolution.
12 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.44
Researchers in countries like Egypt require more centralized support for their sequencing efforts.
7 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.43
Antarctic cyclone activity may be accelerating the breakdown of ice shelves, fuelling faster sea level rise.
6 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.41
Highly organised gene patterns and rod-shaped chromosomes set the genome of one species of dinoflagellates apart from other eukaryotes.
6 May 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.42
Despite the importance of studying epidemics in their local contexts, funding challenges continue to affect researchers across the region.
28 April 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.40
The realization of discontinuous phase transitions in quantum magnets could enable efficient switching for quantum information storage.
20 April 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.39
A new nanomaterial could lead to safe, effective oral delivery of insulin, and eventually be used as a more general drug delivery platform.
16 April 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.37
Ambitious interventions are needed to address Jordan’s water shortages, but experts are cautious about what can realistically be done.
12 April 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.34
Genomic screen uncovers a novel ribozyme in humans.
24 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.32
Lebanese scientists are making a mark in high-performance computing, but overlapping crises have left international collaboration hanging in the balance.
24 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.33
T cells that form in graft tissue contribute to chronic rejection of transplanted kidneys in mice.
22 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.30
Rolling together layers of 2D materials opens a new dimension of exotic behaviour.
22 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.31
The Emirates Mars Mission is moving into its science orbit around the red planet.
19 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.28
Polystyrene, silver and zinc oxide nanocomposite fibres could improve water filtration membranes.
19 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.29
Taking into account an individual’s sensitivity to visual cues could personalize virtual reality and prevent motion sickness in users.
17 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.26
The long-term impacts of the pandemic on childhood cancer outcomes are not yet clear
11 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.24
Climate has had a historical impact on falcon migration routes, while genetic factors influence migratory distances.
5 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.23
Vast economic gaps and conflicts are behind large inequities in vaccine distribution among Arab populations.
3 March 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.21
Mitochondrial DNA analyses provide insights into the genetic groups most susceptible to obesity in Qatari and Kuwaiti populations.
26 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.20
New software helps analyse rapidly growing genomics data.
25 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.19
Predictions indicate that sawfish are nearer to extinction than previously thought.
22 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.17
An online tool for exploring all the SARS-CoV-2 genomes sequenced so far will help researchers stay ahead of new variants.
19 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.16
Observations of the black hole of Cygnus X-1 significantly alter estimates of distance, mass and its interaction with its companion star.
18 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.15
Genomic sequencing suggests local species should be used to recolonize Arabia’s grey mangroves.
11 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.13
Noise pollution can be as damaging to marine life as its chemical counterpart, but also offers easier opportunities for remediation if policymakers move quickly.
9 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.11
Heavily inhabited areas close to sandy beaches and river deltas in Tunisia and Egypt are highly vulnerable to shoreline retreat and coastal flooding.
5 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.10
Mutation of a DNA methylation gene linked with squamous cell lung cancer.
3 February 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.9
A smart hybrid material forms the foundation of a delivery system for personalized and targeted cancer immunotherapy.
28 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.8
The COVID-19 vaccines continue a long history of saving lives and keeping people healthy.
25 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.7
Shifting atmospheric conditions contributed to the desertification of mangrove ecosystems along the Omani coast.
22 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.6
Viruses helped microalgae evolve and adapt to marine environments.
20 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.5
A method that converts carbon dioxide directly into liquid hydrocarbon fuel could pave the way to carbon-neutral air travel.
13 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.4
Solar cells can now more efficiently capture light that bounces up from the ground and hits their undersides.
12 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.3
Using a variety of management measures cumulatively helps maintain fishery sustainability, but approaches must be tailored for local biological and socioeconomic contexts.
11 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.1
Study questions the universality of existing theories of face evaluation by collecting data from multiple world regions.
11 January 2021; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.2
A mineral in a meteorite provides evidence of a parent asteroid of an unusual size and type.
21 December 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.131
New HIV infections have risen sharply in the past decade across the Middle East and North Africa, despite falling numbers at the global level.
7 December 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.129
The BBC has recognized the work of a Syrian plant virologist, whose research is saving the fava bean from a deadly virus.
3 December 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.126
A robust electronic skin can sense and monitor blood pressure, finger movements, and an approaching object.
3 December 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.127
The pandemic is developing into a human rights crisis for minorities, migrant workers, refugees and internally displaced persons in the Middle East and across the globe.
1 December 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.124
The unusual weather conditions that produced a historic Saharan dust storm may be tied in part to the impact of global warming on Arctic sea ice.
1 December 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.125
Adding a small growth factor molecule to a cancer vaccine improves its potency against melanoma.
25 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.123
Nathalie Khoueiry-Zgheib from Lebanon is recognized for her research studying the links between genetics and drug reactions.
17 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.121
A newly released dataset comprising genomes for 363 bird species will transform understanding of avian genetics and diversity.
11 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.119
Streams of warm air flowing from tropical storm systems directly contribute to the melting of Antarctic sea ice.
11 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.120
International collaborations rescue a seed heritage from the ravages of war.
10 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.118
Sequencing uncovers new cell types and gene expression dynamics during fruit fly optic lobe development.
6 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.116
The first Arctic-focused collection of animal tracking studies reveals variations in wildlife migration, reproduction and daily movements.
6 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.117
The Red Sea and Arabian Gulf mangrove forests have been sequestering plastic waste for decades.
2 November 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.114
A new type of diode will enable future devices to access the ultrahigh frequencies on 5G and 6G mobile networks.
27 October 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.111
Female scientists from the Arab region are leading national, regional and global initiatives to support women in STEM.
21 October 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.110
Genomic analyses of children in Burkina Faso reveal malaria parasite immune evasion strategy.
20 October 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.109
Concurrent national crises have backed scientists into a corner.
14 October 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.107
Waste plastic can be processed into hydrogen gas and carbon nanotubes.
13 October 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.106
A simpler and more efficient way to make zeolitic membranes could greatly improve industrial gas separation.
5 October 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.104
Analyses of samples from rare meteorites demonstrate how their diamonds likely formed during sudden impacts.
30 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.103
The temperature-induced transition of silver iodide into a ‘superionic’ state allows reversible manipulation of a single-layer semiconductor.
29 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.101
Study deepens understanding of the domestication and resilience of African cattle.
29 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.102
Evidence from fossilised human and animal footprints suggests a seasonal lake existed in a Saudi Arabian desert some 120,000 years ago.
23 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.98
Encapsulating a chemotherapeutic inside special sacs could make it more selective towards cancer.
17 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.97
A comparison highlights differences in genetic risk loci for metabolic diseases between Arab and European populations.
15 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.96
Astronomers are developing ways to rapidly search the sky after a gravitational wave detection so they can see the light from huge merger events.
14 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.95
A new approach could guide city planners where best to place important facilities for more equitable access of residents.
11 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.94
Gene targeting could help prevent the formation of phytoplankton films on underwater manmade surfaces.
8 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.92
As a major shipping corridor, the Suez Canal is a hotspot for biological invasions, but the socio-ecological consequences remain poorly understood.
8 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.93
Heat stress combined with an upwelling of nutrients from the sea floor triggered a massive Red Sea coral bleaching in 2015.
3 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.91
A catalyst can accelerate a reaction that limits the potential of lithium-sulfur batteries.
2 September 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.89
New approach could help DNA-carrying viruses target specific cell populations, treating their dysfunction.
19 August 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.87
Promoting contact between members of different groups can build tolerance within an intervention, but building broader social cohesion is more challenging.
18 August 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.86
Metal-organic frameworks have been used to make porous liquids and membranes for gas separation technologies.
11 August 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.85
Muriel T. Zaatar, assistant professor of biology at University of Balamand Dubai, outlines the UAE’s efforts to protect its population against the spread of COVID-19, and how to gauge its success.
7 August 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.84
8,000-year-old Arabian arrowheads could have been designed to show off technical skill.
6 August 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.83
Extensive genomic profiling of infertile men reveals a variety of gene mutations that have potential to impair healthy sperm cell development.
4 August 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.82
A UAE space mission promises the fullest yet picture of Mars’s atmosphere
25 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.79
Chemical analysis of tooth enamel reveals how the Hyksos came to be the first foreign rulers of Egypt.
16 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.77
With the Hope probe’s imminent launch, the UAE has joined the realm of space contenders.
14 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.76
Sperm cells are given another function within biohybrid magnetic microrobots.
9 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.75
Study clarifies the chronology of geochemical events that occurred about 570 million years ago.
8 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.74
Molecular crowding slows down cargo carried inside cells by teams of motor proteins.
6 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.73
A spherical design could give solar cells an advantage over typical flat ones.
3 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.71
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing broader attention to the longstanding ailments of Egypt’s medical profession.
3 July 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.72
Science historian, Jörg Matthias Determann, reflects on the challenges and opportunities of the UAE’s Hope Mars Mission, aimed for launch on July 14.
30 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.69
A helioseismology study maps the flow of plasma inside the Sun and supports a model that also explains the sunspot cycle.
26 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.68
UK-based Egyptian computer science lecturer Mai Elshehaly1 considers the need for a more inclusive narrative that recognizes the diversity of women in STEM.
24 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.67
The unique context of the Middle East and North Africa provides challenges and opportunities in the battle against COVID-19, explains US-based infectious disease epidemiologist, Amira Roess1 .
19 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.64
Weekly updated World Health Organization figures on COVID-19 cases and deaths within the Arab region.
18 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.40
A new sensing system is inspired by the anatomy of the arteries and veins of the human hand and arm.
15 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.63
Arab entrepreneurs are tackling the pandemic head-on with artificial intelligence, telehealth, 3D-printed ventilator parts, and contact tracing apps.
12 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.62
Researchers in Arab institutions have joined the global effort to understand, monitor, test and control the spread of COVID-19.
4 June 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.61
Parkinson’s disease is typically associated with large clumps of the protein α-synuclein, but primate studies suggest even tiny aggregates can set this disease in motion.
18 May 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.56
COVID-19 has put the illegal wildlife trade under the spotlight by highlighting the threat posed to human health.
11 May 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.55
TB vaccine immune boost shields newborns against sepsis
7 May 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.54
Research into inherited neuropathies could improve understanding of a diabetes complication.
4 May 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.53
Mutations in a gene involved in neuronal DNA and protein regulation may be a leading cause of inherited autism.
24 April 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.52
Communities in Sudan, Iran and Iraq are among the most vulnerable in the Middle East to the co-occurrence of over- and under-nutrition.
22 April 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.51
The first complete experimental study of photons scattering electrons from free atoms opens a new platform for testing quantum theories.
13 April 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.49
People in Arabia adapted to extreme climate changes over the past 12,000 years with a flexibility perhaps needed for our future.
7 April 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.48
Scientists are using time away from their labs to dig deeply into their data.
6 April 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.47
Nature Middle East asked Ghina Mumtaz1 , an epidemiologist working in Lebanon, about the spread of COVID-19 in the Arab region.
3 April 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.45
A mass collaboration of international researchers demonstrates the pitfalls of using machine learning to predict the lives that individuals may lead.
3 April 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.46
Analyses reveal a new binding site that sheds light on our immune responses to infections.
31 March 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.44
Syria has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 sparking new concerns for a country with a crumbling healthcare system.
25 March 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.43
Humanitarian actors across the region are scrambling to ensure the most vulnerable are not left behind as spread of COVID-19 continues unabated.
18 March 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.39
Across the region, an increasing number of COVID-19 cases are being confirmed as the region takes measures to curb the spread of the virus.
17 March 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.36
Residents in Arab countries can find local instructions and guidance regarding COVID-19 on the following websites.
17 March 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.37
Genetic variants that once protected ancient Arab nomads from the harsh desert environment may make modern Kuwaitis prone to metabolic disorders.
9 March 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.33
New double-layered solar cells could harvest more of the sun’s light energy.
6 March 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.32
The molecular underpinnings of a severe immunodeficiency point researchers towards a more effective treatment.
28 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.29
Hunter-gatherers and nomadic herders in the Libyan Sahara ate a large amount of fish some 10,000 years ago.
19 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.28
Findings help elucidate the molecular mechanisms that cause dental fluorosis.
18 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.27
Brief pulses of powerful laser light could unlock new insights into molecular dynamics.
15 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.25
An exceptionally effective catalyst converts carbon dioxide into fuels, offering profits while combatting global warming.
14 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.24
More than two-thirds of women worldwide are unhappy with their breast size. Researchers say there could be health implications.
7 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.22
Scientists are investigating whether changes to the position of a sugar molecule on the influenza virus could lead to improved flu vaccines.
7 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.23
Study reveals a promising route for inhibiting the aggregation of harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases.
5 February 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.20
A study that compared genetic data with urine metabolite concentrations reveals key genes, enzymes and transmembrane transporters involved in metabolism and detoxification processes in humans.
30 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.19
Natural hydrocarbon sources in the Red Sea could have far-reaching health and environmental consequences in the Arabian Peninsula.
28 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.16
The internal structure of the neutron is closer to being understood thanks to novel scattering experiments.
27 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.15
Trace amounts of organic amine molecules on perovskites coax their assembly into better films for solar cells.
23 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.10
Researchers aim to reproduce Nesyamun’s voice and transform museum visitor experiences.
23 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.11
A new scientific director will soon be arriving to head Jordan’s synchrotron light source, SESAME.
20 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.7
Newly identified gene mutation helps explain conditions linked to lung infections.
20 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.8
A rare, fatal genetic disease is treated with an existing immunotherapeutic drug.
20 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.9
Egypt’s coral reef economy could be hit hard through climate change and local mismanagement.
17 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.6
Algal blooms caused by pollution runoff could contribute greater quantities of methane to the atmosphere as the planet warms.
16 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.5
Seismic measurements of an old, bright star improve estimates of when a dwarf galaxy merged with the Milky Way.
13 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.3
The search for gene functions through multiple methods leads to the identification of a rare collagen-related syndrome.
13 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.4
Despite overall declines in child growth failure, nutrition inequalities persist across low- and middle-income countries at the local and regional levels.
9 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.2
A new method better isolates the signal from molecular interactions with electromagnetic radiation.
3 January 2020; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2020.1
A semiconducting polymer shows promise for implantable, self-powered biosensors.
23 December 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.166
Highly efficient LEDs that emit deep blue light can be fabricated using nano-sized carbon dots.
18 December 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.165
Fossilised remains of a newly identified species of whale found in Egypt represent the evolutionary step from foot-powered to tail-powered swimming.
11 December 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.163
Participants at the COP25 in Madrid need to demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring that the world’s cities become part of the solution, instead of the problem, for climate change, say IDRC’s Dominique Charron and Barbara Shenstone1 .
5 December 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.160
An unusual combination of two diseases identifies molecular pathways widely involved in immunity and tissue structure.
29 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.157
A naturally occurring signalling molecule triggers anchor root development in Arabidopsis, study finds.
27 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.155
An inner ear membrane is anchored to the cell surface during development and grows one layer at a time.
27 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.156
Science needs more female role models, says Saudi geneticist Malak Abdelalthagafi1 .
26 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.154
People cooperate less when they believe they are interacting with a bot.
22 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.153
A global analysis of satellite and ground-based telescope data shows two gamma ray bursts produced the highest energy emissions measured to date.
20 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.152
A newly uncovered record of climate change provides a better picture of the factors that influenced both the rise and fall of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
18 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.151
Ancient Egyptians may not have bred the sacred ibises they sacrificed to Thoth.
13 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.150
Nanoclusters of metal atoms on a cross-linked carbohydrate support make powerful catalysts.
4 November 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.147
New data indicate that one of the largest asteroids should be reclassified as a dwarf planet.
28 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.145
High speed cameras reveal details about the interactions of bubbles and droplets in emulsions, with implications for industrial processing
27 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.144
A genetic sequencing technique details papillary thyroid cancer evolution and may help individualise treatments.
25 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.143
Extinct marine arthropods provide evidence of ancient collective behaviour.
21 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.141
A desert ant’s fast locomotion reveals impressive adaptations, and may offer lessons for designing robots.
17 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.139
Gene mutation expands the list of inborn errors of copper metabolism.
17 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.140
Detailed maps show progress and difficulties of newborn and child survival within and across countries.
16 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.138
An analysis of US public views on Syrian refugees reveals religious, gender and age biases.
15 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.136
A novel cathode design significantly improves the stability and efficiency of rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
4 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.134
By combining biological, physiological and environmental data, researchers gain new insights into how climatic factors have influenced the rate and extent of lizard evolution.
2 October 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.133
Researchers develop a faster, more efficient approach for logic operations with DNA.
23 September 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.131
Global neuroscience initiative calls for diverse data contributions.
19 September 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.128
Coastal marine habitat conservation could help sea animals withstand the effects of climate change.
9 September 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.127
Efficient conversion of carbon dioxide into pure liquid fuels can be achieved by using solid electrolytes, instead of liquid.
2 September 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.124
Severe dust storms over the Middle East have been traced back to atmospheric events at the top of the world.
30 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.123
A fossil find in Lebanon offers valuable insights into the early evolutionary history of the ancestors of modern rodents.
29 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.122
A data review reveals three per cent of the Middle East population is infected with the sexually transmitted disease, chlamydia.
27 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.117
Understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying leaf responses to long-term environmental changes could lead to better crops.
26 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.116
The Nature Index 2019 rankings bring fresh insight into Arab institutions’ global research standing, with an impressive performance from Saudi Arabia.
25 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.115
Transport of macroalgae far into the oceans contributes significantly to marine carbon sequestration.
21 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.114
The sense of smell has changed across mammals due to evolution.
18 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.113
Device raises prospects for electricity-free cooling in urban environments.
14 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.112
Study measures nematode biomass from cold regions to hot deserts.
1 August 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.111
A mutation, undetected by conventional screening, is implicated in a rare immunodeficiency disorder.
26 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.108
Two proteins work together to maintain a healthy balance of fat cell formation.
22 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.105
Microbes inhabiting coral reefs could be key to their adaptation to a changing environment.
22 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.106
Insights from a genomic survey of chickpea’s symbiotic microbes could reveal strains that boost crop productivity in different environments.
19 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.104
Key immune system molecules are detected in mycetoma, a chronic, destructive inflammatory disease.
15 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.103
A single device generates electricity and produces potable water.
13 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.101
New research suggests female damselflies help preserve ‘sneaky’ mating behaviours by hiding from dominant males.
13 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.102
Genome-wide analyses of ancient cattle remains provide insights into breeding patterns and links with climatic shifts across the Fertile Crescent.
12 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.100
A recently discovered abundant virus has probably existed in the human gut for millions of years.
8 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.96
Ancient DNA brings new insights to the history of the southern Levant.
5 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.95
Poor access to HIV services for Middle East female sex workers is contributing to the spread of infection.
1 July 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.94
A deep look into ‘junk’ DNA yields insights into liver regeneration.
26 June 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.92
Archaeological shell mounds on southern Red Sea islands provide evidence that pre-historic coastal societies probably ate more shellfish than we thought.
26 June 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.93
New maps show progress in the fight against malaria has stalled in some areas of the Middle East.
20 June 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.89
Debut publication from Middle East synchrotron data probes catalytic transformation of glycerol.
20 June 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.90
Computer models using data from a 1995 earthquake and tsunami in the north-eastern tip of the Red Sea reveal it could happen again.
18 June 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.88
A combination therapy shows promise in targeting the fungus responsible for a severe blood infection.
13 June 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.86
Understanding how the neurotransmitter GABA influences the metabolic impact of fat could lead to new treatments for insulin-resistant diabetes.
7 June 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.85
Climate change is depleting a region in the Arabian Sea of its scarce oxygen supply limiting its replenishment by Arabian Gulf waters.
29 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.83
Arabian Gulf countries are a vulture stronghold. Efforts are needed to keep it that way, say conservationists.1
28 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.80
The genetic sequences of thousands of Saudi families reveal novel disease-related genes, facilitating the diagnosis and prevention of rare genetic conditions.
24 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.78
Selectively permeable glassy polymer membranes could allow abundant but impure natural gas to be tapped by removing the key impurities.
24 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.79
The malaria parasite, first discovered in Algeria in 1880, has not been transmitted in the country for three years.
23 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.77
A disfiguring parasitic disease transmitted by sandflies is identified among Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
22 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.74
Metabolites synthesized by Red Sea microbes might have anti-bacterial and anti-cancer effects.
22 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.75
Machine learning offers insight into the dynamics of solar flares
22 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.76
Scientists tweak a catalytic crystalline material with a simple organic acid, modifying its properties.
18 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.73
A group of genes switches on late in development, causing the differing band patterns of a North American bumblebee species depending on where they live.
13 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.70
A new database is making women scientists more accessible.
9 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.68
Arab women scientists are striving to prove themselves in institutions that are often male dominated.
9 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.69
Evidence of ancient lead–silver mining points to the extraordinary resourcefulness of Carthage during the Punic Wars fought from 264 to 146 BCE.
7 May 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.67
The violent jets of matter emitted from a black hole can rapidly change direction in a matter of hours.
29 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.65
Ice melt was not the cause of a vast opening in the Antarctic ice in 2017, as previously thought.
24 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.61
Xenon atoms used in search of dark matter have revealed an exceptionally rare form of radioactive decay.
24 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.62
Scientists discover a thriving marine parasite lacking genes in its mitochondria
24 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.63
Egyptian universities are joining forces with MIT in the US to address some of the country’s most pressing energy needs. MIT professor Ahmed Ghoniem1 tells Nature Middle East what the project involves.
22 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.60
European Crusaders mixed with local Near East populations, but their genetic influence on what is now modern-day Lebanon was short-lived.
19 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.58
Patient attitudes and physician availability are the main barriers to kidney disease treatment in the Middle East.
18 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.57
Declassified U2 spy photos reveal unseen Middle Eastern archaeological features.
15 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.55
A rare fluorescence found in Brazilian frogs could hold the keys to understanding their communication.
8 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.48
Subpar diets have become the first global killer, and the Middle East has not been spared.
8 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.49
Capturing the carbon dioxide released by fossil fuel power plants is a poor alternative to renewable energy options.
8 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.50
The relationship between introduced and native marine species is a complicated one.
8 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.51
Sorghum did not go through the same bottleneck that drastically reduced the genetic diversity of other food crops when they were domesticated.
8 April 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.52
Scientists are getting closer to finding viable solutions to the menace of parasitic plants.
28 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.45
Date palms growing in desert oases choose the soil bacteria they associate with.
27 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.44
The version of the herpes virus most commonly known for causing cold sores around the mouth will lead to more genital infections in the coming years.
21 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.40
In Norway, a woman’s country of origin affects her risk of obesity during pregnancy.
21 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.41
The world’s adolescents are facing huge health challenges. In the Middle East, these range from a high incidence of injuries to greater rates of obesity.
20 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.37
Understanding the roles of touch and sight in day-to-day activities may help develop rehabilitation aids.
20 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.38
Preventing further rises of greenhouse gas emissions could limit significant changes in global precipitation, but adaptations are needed now to ensure global food and water security.
13 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.35
A study of ancient ice cores and tree rings reveals that a powerful burst of high-energy protons from the Sun hit Earth about 2,700 years ago.
13 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.36
Amira Shaheen’s research aims to improve women’s health by narrowing the information gap on gender-based violence interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
3 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.32
Heat stimulates light-emitting reactions in solid crystals, with potential applications in materials research and life sciences.
1 March 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.31
RNA polymerase II (Pol II) removes RNA errors with the help of an oxygen atom in the target RNA nucleotide.
28 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.29
The Middle East’s collaborative synchrotron, SESAME, has become the world’s first solar-powered accelerator laboratory.
27 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.27
The glow of artificial light at night is extending into the world’s Key Biodiversity Areas and the Middle East is one of the most affected regions.
21 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.24
Larger studies are needed to verify the effectiveness of oral magnesium as a bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory agent in managing chronic asthma.
21 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.25
A reliable, reproducible way to modify the roundworm’s genome promises to be a game changer for genetic studies.
21 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.26
New research supports the impact of drought on triggering the Syrian war, but the full picture is more complicated.
20 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.19
An insulating material that can withstand rapid temperature changes without fracturing could have many aerospace applications.
14 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.22
A new frog species with distinct morphological and genetic features has been found on a remote Ethiopian mountain.
13 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.21
Biodiversity in the Afro-Arabian region is highly vulnerable to climate change, according to recent research.
7 February 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.18
A disk of debris far out in our solar system could cause certain objects to follow strange orbits similarly to the proposed ‘Planet Nine’.
30 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.15
Significant amounts of hare fossils in an 11,500-year-old human settlement in Jordan could mark the beginning of dog-assisted hunting in the area.
29 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.13
More frequent, extreme El Niño years could increase the number of mosquito-borne disease epidemics in South America and beyond.
29 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.14
A report calls for the reshuffle of food production and diets to improve people and planetary health. Rami Zurayk, a Lebanese soil scientist involved in drafting the report, tells us what it means for the Middle East’s diet and food production.
28 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.11
UN-led research highlights flood of brine discharge from Middle Eastern desalination plants, but some experts claim there’s a bigger picture.
28 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.12
Scientists detect gene mutations that can impair immune response and trigger inflammatory bowel disease in some children.
23 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.9
A cost-effective graphene-based sensor can rapidly detect liver-damaging aflatoxin in food, an improvement on current approaches.
23 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.10
New research sheds light on the evolutionary origins of the North African date palm.
15 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.7
Knowledge of the evolution of whales eating other whales is pushed back to 35 million years ago by a fossil find in Egypt.
10 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.5
Suicide risk rises following cancer diagnosis, varying according to prognosis and cancer type.
9 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.4
Genomic analyses reveal cholera strain’s weak points and likely entry paths to the country.
7 January 2019; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2019.2
Social mores are slowly changing across the Arab world. Education and awareness about sexually transmitted disease prevention needs to keep up, says Rihab Gamaoun.1
24 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.166
Plant fossils in Jordan indicate key terrestrial species evolved earlier than previously thought and appear to have survived a mass extinction some 250 million years ago.
23 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.165
Analysis of modern-day and ancient human genes sheds new light on tuberculosis susceptibility.
21 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.163
An international consortium has issued guidelines and best practices for defining virus data quality.
20 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.161
The number of new leprosy cases in Morocco has dropped significantly since the introduction of a preventative measure in 2012.
20 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.162
Middle East and North Africa lead the pack in obesity-linked cancers.
17 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.158
A simple approach reduces the resistance of a thin-film organic transistor.
12 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.154
Male túngara frogs are free to sing their hearts out in the cities, and the females love it.
12 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.155
Biomedical research must start with solid infrastructure. But much more is needed to put research centres on the international map, writes Mohamed Boudjelal1 .
12 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.156
Hundreds of stone tools and cut-marked animal bones found in Algeria provide evidence that the early ancestors of humans began manufacturing tools in North Africa earlier than previously thought — and they were skilled butchers.
4 December 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.153
Stone handaxes in the Saudi Arabian desert indicate that an ancient style of tool making belonging to our hominin ancestors continued till as recently as 190,000 years ago.
30 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.151
Modifying the surface chemistry of aluminum could promote significant advances in rechargeable battery technology.
30 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.152
Ambulances are being intentionally targeted in Syria as part of a war strategy, reports a study.
29 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.148
Targeting two of the parasitic species that cause leishmaniasis may soon be possible using an existing drug and a related spin-off.
28 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.146
A novel method for generating durable nano-catalysts for splitting water may contribute to efficient solar power storage solutions.
28 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.147
Sperm-like microrobots could be future drug carriers.
14 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.144
Surveys reveal that female genital mutilation has dropped significantly across much of Africa.
8 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.141
Chemicals that diffuse from coral surfaces into the surrounding seawater could be used as indicators of coral health.
6 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.140
Studying Red Sea peculiarities could help predict future global trends in coral reef growth.
2 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.137
Homo species dispersed into the green grasslands of the Arabian Peninsula between 300,000 and 500,000 years ago.
2 November 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.138
A porous solid-state material that can filter unwanted contaminants from natural gas could transform the production of gas-based fuels.
31 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.135
Electrical properties of cells can be detected efficiently by a 3D biological transistor.
30 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.133
The numbers of babies born by caesarean section has doubled globally, calling into question the cause of this trend.
26 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.131
Countries that ban corporal punishment are less violent for youth to grow up in.
24 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.130
Sea level rise threatens Mediterranean UNESCO heritage sites.
22 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.128
How did Middle Eastern solar power become so cheap, and what can we learn from it?
15 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.127
Two genes are found to influence male fertility while another represses female flower organs.
12 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.126
Understanding vegetation changes on the tundra could improve predictions on the impacts of climate change.
9 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.125
Detailed structural mapping of a channel reveals a molecular interaction that regulates calcium entry into cells.
8 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.124
A well-preserved tool found in a Moroccan cave suggests that unique bone implements were used by the Aterian culture over 90,000 years ago.
4 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.123
An overlooked greenhouse gas effect of methane is surprisingly strong over desert regions, including the Sahara and Arabia.
2 October 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.122
Anti-oxidants present in date fruits last long enough in the bloodstream to have a potential health effect.
26 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.119
Wildlife is trafficked under authorities’ noses through some of the region’s major airports.
26 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.120
There’s new evidence against dairy skepticism, especially for low- and middle-income countries.
24 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.114
Controlling the formation of gold–platinum alloy nanoparticles unleashes the catalytic power of single platinum atoms.
24 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.118
A combination of four proteins can reprogram cells inside an ulcer to encourage wound healing.
23 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.117
Their fertility and offspring are at stake.
22 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.113
An analysis of the rotation of stars similar to our Sun could provide insight into stellar magnetic fields.
20 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.112
Physical activity in some Arab countries is among the lowest in the world.
19 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.110
Paris Agreement success could benefit from blockchain solutions, says Jon Truby1 , director of Qatar University’s Centre for Law and Development.
19 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.111
The study that this news story reports on was retracted on 20 February 2019 by its authors and the publishing journal due to issues with figure presentation and underlying data.
12 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.106
More efficient solar cells could be just one benefit of learning to control perovskite nanostructures.
12 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.107
The sensors can also monitor humidity and temperature.
12 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.108
A carefully designed membrane coating enhances the storage capacity and performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.
7 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.104
Readily-made, tuneable perovskite nanocrystals light the way to better images.
7 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.105
The treatment for dormant TB can be shorter and safer than the current standard, increasing likelihood of patient compliance.
5 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.102
A low dimensional water-resistant coat increases stability and efficiency of solar cells.
5 September 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.103
Defects in the SPPL2a gene hinder the immune system from fighting weak microbes.
29 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.97
A law professor in Qatar proposes solutions to alleviate Bitcoin’s negative impact on the environment.
29 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.98
A bilayer film can store data by exploiting electron spin.
28 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.95
Analyses of trace elements in artefacts from 9th century Samarra, in Iraq, show a sophisticated production and regional trade of glass.
28 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.96
Analyses of fossil teeth lead to new insights into the arrival of lemurs on Madagascar.
23 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.94
Isotope analyses of ancient Egyptian copper artefacts reveal mainly local metal sources and early trade links.
16 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.93
An artificial optical structure that changes the frequency of laser light has been fabricated in three dimensions for the first time.
12 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.91
Corals and micro-algae have been together since the age of the dinosaurs.
10 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.92
A novel method for controlling the electrical currents within a superconducting device shows promise for high-speed memory storage in future computers.
9 August 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.90
Drawing on her experience establishing a state-of-the art lab in Jordan using minimal resources, Rana Dajani discusses her role in world-class research.
31 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.88
Habiba Al Safar and Guan K Tay discuss the rising tide of precision medicine in the Middle East and how the West can be used as a model.
30 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.87
A healthy alpha-N-catenin protein is required for embryonic nerve fibres to reach their final destinations.
27 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.85
Links between skill sets prevent low-income workers from getting better-paying jobs.
26 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.84
Sarah Hiddleston looks at a Syrian artist’s work at the intersection of science and art.
25 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.82
An algorithm that ultimately maps skill sets in the workplace, and the marriage of art and science in a Cambridge-based artist's installations.
25 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.83
A new approach marks step forward in efforts to suppress cancer cell generation.
23 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.80
A new method established in Saudi Arabia enables scientists to study nanoscale interactions between blood stem cells.
23 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.81
Scientists create nanoshells that focus light like a convex lens, to boost their efficiency.
22 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.78
Defects in RIPK1, a protein implicated in inflammation and cell death, can lead to chronic immune system disorders.
22 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.79
Everything is illuminated: New study explains how Neanderthals started the first fire.
20 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.77
Scientists identify a protein with an essential role in egg cell maturation.
18 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.76
Embedding carbon nanotubes in polymer films creates highly sensitive sensors as per new research.
17 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.75
Listen to Pakinam Amer present the latest in science news in the Arab world.
16 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.74
Finding snapshots from human history inside ancient genomes.
12 July 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.73
The escalation of armed conflicts has caused dramatic population declines of endangered local species, ultimately putting humans at risk.
30 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.63
Scientists show how their “Swiss cheese” hypothesis explains how corals tolerate ocean acidification.
30 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.72
A new genetic map links genes and proteins to disease.
29 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.71
Researchers lay the principles to guide the design of ideal catalysts in propylene synthesis.
27 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.69
Scientists illuminate genetics underlying a rare disorder of the immune system.
27 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.70
A very flexible and attachable gel gives off different electrical signals as it changes shape.
25 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.68
A new thin-film device can switch between different states by controlling heat flow.
23 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.67
Scientists harvest water from dry air in the Arizona desert using a device powered only by sunlight. But how practical is it?
8 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.66
Better understanding of the genetic basis of Nephrotic Syndrome can aid the hunt for therapeutic targets for this chronic kidney disease.
6 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.65
Sedeer el-Showk on a book that offers a new take on old questions.
5 June 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.64
Scientists show that magnetic fields can be used to make porous nanochains that can be loaded with drugs for specific targeting.
30 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.61
A new genetic study improves understanding of the genetic basis of PCD making for more appropriate counselling of affected families.
30 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.62
Scientists create a new brand of bendable, self-healing single crystals.
29 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.60
Exceptionally smooth junctions between metals and semiconductors show great promise for improving the performance of electronic devices.
17 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.58
Marine scientists have discovered the world’s largest oxygen-depleted zone in the Gulf of Oman.
14 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.57
Scientists use 3D materials for better solar energy harvesting.
13 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.56
Scientists exploit the power of a simple, polymer-based tool to detect toxic chemicals in soil.
12 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.55
Gigantic swirls of solar plasma show that the sun has ‘planetary waves’ similar to those on Earth.
11 May 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.54
Scientists develop a creative drug delivery system for use in targeted cancer therapy.
24 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.53
Record-breaking efficiencies for solar cells can be achieved by perfecting arrangements of quantum dots.
23 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.52
Diamonds in meteorites, remnants of a lost Mercury-to-Mars-sized planet, offer astronomers a glimpse of the early solar system.
17 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.50
Researchers comb the human genome for the roots of hair colour.
16 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.48
Finger bone fossil reveals the complex human migrations out of Africa during a time when Saudi Arabia was wet grassland.
9 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.43
Discussing the advent of archaeology in Saudi Arabia with the head of the Palaeodeserts Project.
9 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.44
An ancient fossil finger, stone tools and animal remains give insights into Arabia and puts the peninsula on the human evolution map.
9 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.45
High-resolution imaging reveals evolutionary history hidden in our inner ear.
5 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.42
Researchers shed light on how a mutated gene mediates brain degeneration typically associated with Parkinson's disease.
4 April 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.41
KAUST scientists create new techniques to optimize underwater wireless sensor networks.
29 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.40
Humans in the Near East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa were interacting in the Stone Age, DNA from 15,000-year-old skeletons shows.
28 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.32
Scientists in Saudi Arabia develop marine tracking devices that are lighter and less invasive.
28 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.33
Shark Bay seagrass meadows have released millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide when devastated by marine heatwaves, new study reveals.
22 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.31
Plant remains from the Libyan Desert reveal that our ancestors cultivated weedy crops.
21 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.30
Scientists devise a new way to make superconductors using superlattices.
20 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.29
A nanoporous carbon composite membrane enables quicker desalination.
18 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.28
Cells in the retina of deep-sea fish species may be adapted for twilight vision
17 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.27
Scientists and artists at Imagine Science Abu Dhabi meditate on the issues at the intersection of science, technology, and art.
14 March 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.26
A new statistical modelling technique could show decision-makers where to focus resources to improve achievements of sustainable development targets.
28 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.24
New study debunks two commonly held views about domesticated and wild horse ancestry.
28 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.25
New study challenges previous assumptions that bird species are rich in diversity in higher altitudes.
27 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.22
The frequency and severity of bleaching events have been increasing for three decades, affecting the ability of corals to recover between bleaching incidents.
27 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.23
Scientists warn against the negative impact of honeybees’ introduction on wild bees and native plants in South Sinai.
26 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.21
Biologists track down genes that help breed multi-drug resistance in tuberculosis.
22 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.20
I’ve encountered even more prejudice as a researcher from the Middle East than as a woman working in Saudi Arabia, says Malak Abedalthagafi.
20 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.19
How a KAUST marine biologist teamed up with a Stanford robotics expert to design the world's first humanoid submarine robotic diver.
19 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.18
Researchers combine the best of both materials in a hybrid membrane for gas separation.
18 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.17
The deletion of a gene is identified as a major cause of a syndrome that causes neurodevelopmental disorder.
17 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.16
Find provides crucial new data, re-writing the story of human evolution and our dispersal from Africa.
10 February 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.15
Tracing a renaissance of space science in the Arab region.
31 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.9
Returning researcher brings home a quest for cosmic understanding.
31 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.10
The UAE’s is aiming for Mars, with a programme to catalyse high-tech innovation, inspire youth, and diversify the nation’s economy.
31 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.11
TRAPPIST-North is a first foray in exploration of space for the country.
31 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.12
Sedeer el-Showk on a history of modern space science in the Arab world.
31 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.13
Jörg Matthias Determann talks astronauts, observatories and nationalism in the Arab Middle East.
31 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.14
Scientists create a more efficient gas-absorbing, single-crystal catalyst.
30 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.8
Scientists unearth near-complete remains of a school-bus-sized dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous era, around 94 to 66 million years ago.
29 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.7
This is how the UAE is managing its scarce natural resources in the face of harsh environmental conditions.
21 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.6
A climate model that simulates El Niño can help predict droughts in the Arabian Peninsula.
18 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.5
Mitogenomes reveal that women were on the move in the Mediterranean in the 1st millennium BCE.
16 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.4
Scientists exploit molecule-like zero-dimensional nanocrystals.
15 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.3
A new review highlights the impact of declining oxygen levels in the open ocean and coastal waters due to increasing temperatures and nutrient discharge.
13 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.2
Reciprocity between nations stabilises international cooperation.
9 January 2018; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.1
Focusing malaria control on hindering its transmission could lead to less virulent infections.
24 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.176
Scientists look to the past for food security solutions.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.168
In a dry region, scientists are investigating sustainable ways water can be treated and used to grow food.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.169
Scientists are looking for new ways to desalinate water using energy resources that reduce dependence on dwindling fossil fuels.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.170
Peter Rogers, Gordon McKay research professor of environmental engineering and professor of city and regional planning at Harvard University, entertains the scenario of a region without freshwater.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.171
Changing weather patterns in the Middle Eastern region will impact the availability of fresh water.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.172
Producing enough freshwater in today’s Middle East and North Africa can be a difficult, energy-intensive task, which makes it difficult to grow enough food to supply the burgeoning population.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.173
Seawater and saltwater ecosystems offer promise for a region running out of freshwater supplies.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.174
Mangroves are saltwater-tolerant, natural carbon reservoirs; this Arab visual artist is trying to save them.
20 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.175
Scientists invent ultra-flexible solar cells to harness the sun’s energy.
19 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.167
Researchers investigate how fish will respond to the ongoing acidification of their environment.
18 December 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.166
Humans are “voracious users of artificial lighting” and it’s getting worse.
30 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.164
Conflict over Nile water is rooted in population growth and poor soil productivity.
30 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.165
Scientists create non-toxic, magnetic nanoparticles to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
29 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.162
Earth's nights are getting brighter, and it's bad news for everyone.
29 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.163
Scientists probe subatomic particles to reveal their secret structures.
27 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.161
Political uncertainty, protracted economic crisis and rapid development pose challenges to heritage conservation in the archaeologically rich Kurdish region of Iraq.
23 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.160
New research may explain why MERS infections occur even without direct contact with camels or other carriers.
22 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.159
The domestication of large animals led to larger wealth gaps in post-Neolithic Eurasia than in early societies in the Americas.
21 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.158
Robust corals in the northern region could outlive the rest of the population by a century.
19 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.157
This biocompatible micro-battery can power up implantable dental braces.
8 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.156
First major Khufu structure found in centuries as particle physics meets ancient history.
2 November 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.155
Researchers set up a modeling system to track fungal spore dispersion across continents, and Yemen presented as a key location.
30 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.154
Scientists invent a safe, cheap process for making a hydrogen-generating nanocatalyst.
26 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.152
Bacteria from the mouth can replace normal, gut microorganisms under some circumstances, potentially contributing to bowel disease.
26 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.153
Changes in summer flooding of the Nile are driven by volcanoes as far away as Iceland.
25 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.151
Mundane but consistent daily movement, not just recreational sports, can protect the middle-aged against cardiovascular disease, wherever they are.
19 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.150
Fourth Millennium BCE pottery holds clues to how Neolithic people in Sudan domesticated sorghum.
18 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.149
A new experiment uses a non-precious metal nanoparticle catalyst to create amine-based compounds.
17 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.148
Scientists make an ultrathin material for storing the sun’s energy.
16 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.147
A new suture-less sealant engineered from a protein derived from human tissue is effective for wound closure in dynamic tissues.
15 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.146
Highlighting the first large-scale research into prehistoric human DNA from sub-Saharan Africa.
8 October 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.145
An agricultural endeavor in Aqaba is using saltwater to alleviate Jordan's strain on food, energy and freshwater production.
30 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.143
The targeting of environmental infrastructure in war has become an end in itself, with long-term implications for human welfare and ecosystems.
30 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.144
The results of simulations of an ocean warming scenario are at odds with the Metabolic Theory of Ecology.
27 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.140
A burden of mammalian viruses makes camel a breeding ground for novel human diseases.
27 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.141
Scientists invent small, high-performance transistors suitable for high-resolution displays.
27 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.142
New method of gene synthesis preserves epigenetic marks in resulting genes, optimizes yield and can be automated.
26 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.138
Scientists make versatile nanoparticles that can ferry drugs that can treat diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s.
26 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.139
New research tries to understand the motivation behind blind devotion to frontline combat.
13 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.136
A new software-based tool can forecast the intensity of sunlight across different geographical locations.
13 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.137
A recent study on Wilms Tumour has identified pathways to genetic mutations that may increase future efficiency in treatment.
11 September 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.135
Ismail Serageldin, former director of the Alexandria library and renowned international figure, is sentenced to prison following retirement.
31 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.133
Scientists use satellites to get a more complete view of Red Sea coral reefs — and what they observe is fascinating.
30 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.131
Sarah Parcak on the ethics and future trajectory of space archaeology in the region.
30 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.132
New research unveils the mechanism by which corals-associated algae cope with highly saline waters.
28 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.129
How has historical movement impacted Lebanese populations?
28 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.130
Scientists connect the dots on a new signaling cascade in diabetes.
27 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.128
Nature Middle East interviews renowned space archaeologist Sarah Parcak.
24 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.127
A vaccination-based approach enables researchers to understand how the harmful stimulant works.
22 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.126
Scientists make a nanoporous membrane for making filter devices.
16 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.123
A new study opens up potential routes for the future treatment of Galloway–Mowat syndrome, an extremely rare but deadly genetic kidney and brain disease.
16 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.124
This first-ever analysis of blood cells from Middle East respiratory syndrome survivors highlights their immune response to the disease.
16 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.125
Intracellular lipid droplets help protect bacteria under stress by stabilizing their DNA.
15 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.121
A combined genetic and mathematical modelling approach helps scientists interpret genetic information in the parasite population with high precision in considerably less time.
15 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.122
What are those mysterious patches of bare land cropping out in green meadows under the sea?
9 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.120
New insights into the workings of the gene associated with degenerative brain diseases provide potential targets for treatment.
2 August 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.119
A highly sensitive experiment leads to the observation of a new exotic quantum magnetic phase.
30 July 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.118
Biologists uncover how fluorescent corals survive at low-light depths.
20 July 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.117
A commonly used statistical approach is missing associations between DNA variations and disease.
19 July 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.115
Researchers have identified non-inherited mutations prevalent in individuals with autism.
19 July 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.116
Self-assembling nanoparticles could pave a potentially promising therapeutic route.
18 July 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.113
Scientists have developed an eco-friendly material that can be used as a biodegradable pesticide carrier.
6 July 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.112
Scientists use atom-thin semiconductors to make efficient solar cells.
5 July 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.111
Diplomatic row undermines burgeoning scientific collaboration in the Gulf.
29 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.110
Scientists develop a method to probe the patterns of DNA molecules in a fluid.
21 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.107
A DNA repair protein could be a new therapeutic target for diseases like atherosclerosis and retinopathy.
21 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.108
Inside one of the world’s largest onsite archaeological labs.
21 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.109
Scientists take a new leap in non-invasive drug systems development.
20 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.105
Scientists zero in on a mutated gene that wreaks havoc in the brain and puts its victims in wheelchairs.
20 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.106
Fossils found in a Moroccan cave illuminate the origins of mankind.
8 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.103
Scientists use sugar to expose the role of pollutants in coral bleaching events.
7 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.101
The 300,000-year-old skull segments carry insights into the origins of our species and connect Morocco with complex evolutionary changes taking place across Africa.
7 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.102
Researchers present a new energy-saving technique for removing water vapor from natural gas.
6 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.100
The story behind rebuilding a solar barque that belonged to the ancient king Khufu.
2 June 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.99
Deciphering the past at the genetic level reveals that ancient Egyptians are closely related to Near Easterners.
31 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.98
Scientists opine on a new stem cell therapy for some epigenetic diseases.
30 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.97
A rare form of a gene implicated in glaucoma has a surprisingly strong protective effect against it.
29 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.94
Primary and metastatic breast cancers can be stunted by depleting the UBR5 protein.
29 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.95
Scientists screen drug targets and drug compounds against each other to identify new drugs for new targets.
29 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.96
Carbon catalyst reduces CO2 emissions while making fuel.
28 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.93
New synthesis technique enables researchers to create asymmetric molecular monolayers.
27 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.92
Researchers showcase a film that can filter molecules by sensing their shapes.
26 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.91
Scientists weigh in on three intriguing archaeological discoveries in Egypt.
25 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.90
Two teams of Arab and American researchers are ‘tantalizingly close’ to generating primordial blood stem cells in the lab.
22 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.89
Protein implicated in cancer can be a promising target for therapy.
21 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.88
Finding inspiration for a cancer cure deep in the ocean.
20 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.87
The Middle East’s synchrotron opens today in Jordan, signaling the start of one of the region’s top collaborative research projects.
16 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.85
Ancient metal holds new clues to copper mining in ancient Arabia.
16 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.86
Climate change will up Nile flow variability, but to exploit flood periods, more water storage is needed.
15 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.84
DNA repair mechanism proves vital for mitochondrial integrity.
14 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.83
Scientists reveal new clues to iron mining in ancient Arabia.
11 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.81
Scientists invent a new technique to study aberrant epigenetics and allow targeted corrections.
11 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.82
Scientists invent bendable supercapacitors that are thinner than a human hair.
9 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.80
Jordan is trying a new software for better drought management.
5 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.79
Scientists invent a system that can now destroy the memory of an electronic device on-demand, remotely, to prevent data misuse.
2 May 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.78
Modern-day domesticated horses lost their genetic diversity within the past 2,300 years.
28 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.77
How dangerous are dust storms that transport microbial communities across countries?
27 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.76
The sensors can help make hydrogen fuel, detect toxic acids.
25 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.74
Trillions of small pieces of floating plastic are coagulating in remote waters near the frozen north.
25 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.75
Researchers show that a very thin layer of graphene can be “invisible” to an underlying growing crystal.
24 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.73
A sunlight-powered device pulls fresh water out of dry air.
22 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.72
Dead Sea drill cores reveal worrying insights into ancient climate.
20 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.70
Fossils reveal a complete picture of a new species of an ancient Egyptian animal.
20 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.71
Early detection of polio is possible, thanks to a new algorithm.
19 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.69
The RNA implicated in a congenital neurological condition that leads to developmental and learning delays.
18 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.68
How the red planet’s climate changed from warm and wet to harsh and dry.
12 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.67
Scientists have developed a roadmap for carbon emissions reduction, but it will be a hard sell in some Middle Eastern countries.
10 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.63
An interdisciplinary study has allowed scientists to understand the role of the SMARCD2 gene in haematopoietic development.
9 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.59
The import and export of crops drawing on groundwater is threatening food and water security in the Middle East and elsewhere.
6 April 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.58
Researchers find a way to grow transistors from solution without compromising their performance, promising cheaper and more ecological electronics.
31 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.56
An Egyptian team documents a new species of fossilized catfish.
31 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.57
Scientists use ‘a chemical trick’ to alter light emissions from metal atoms.
30 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.55
A new study identifies low-cost, low-impact, and highly accessible wind and solar electricity resources in 21 African countries.
29 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.54
Scientists trace back the roots of some diseases to faulty genes and specific blood proteins.
27 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.52
An underreported mosquito-borne disease is wreaking havoc across Egypt and the region but few are paying attention.
27 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.53
New techniques in experimental psychology show complex brain interactions behind memory and strategy when we navigate.
26 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.51
Laser treatment and a water-based electrolyte make stable supercapacitors.
15 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.45
In the clamour for policy-makers’ attention, science advisers need a forum to be heard.
14 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.43
A look at FGC practices using a cultural evolutionary approach can help policy makers understand why eradication efforts are not very successful.
14 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.44
New study sheds light on bacterial community dynamics and patterns of corals' heat-resilience.
6 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.42
Scientists have managed to manipulate wave propagation through liquid crystals with potential for improving communication systems.
4 March 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.41
Geophysics and geoarchaeology uncovers sacred landscape of the Nile.
28 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.39
Researchers describe a new developmental syndrome in which brain hemispheres fail to connect.
27 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.38
A second Earth is not just a matter of if but when, scientists say.
22 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.37
Geneticists zero in on two genes that increase the risks of rheumatoid arthritis among Arabs.
21 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.35
A gene mutation could make colorectal cancer patients resistant to chemotherapy.
21 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.36
Instability in DNA replication results in a developmental brain disorder.
14 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.33
Researchers present a new etching technique that combines a soft and hard mask in a single entity.
14 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.34
Water scarcity and depleted soils are forcing the region to find sustainable ways to make use of its vast wastelands and water from the sea.
9 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.28
The complexity of quinoa’s genome brings the promise of improving and expanding crops in hostile environments previously unfit for agriculture.
9 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.29
Increased urbanization of Egypt’s agricultural lands is damaging agricultural production, a new study warns.
9 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.30
Off the the western coast of the United Arab Emirates is a unique facility that aims to find new ways to help address the region’s food and energy demands.
9 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.31
Quinoa is a promising crop packed in a bitter shell, but can this super food become a staple in this region?
9 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.32
Scientists develop materials for selectively trapping CO2 that can be regenerated easily when fouled.
2 February 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.27
Newly discovered direction and distance nerve cells in the brains of Egyptian fruit bats could help scientists understand how the brain conducts complex computations and why Alzheimer’s patients are often spatially disoriented.
30 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.26
Researchers link four new genomic loci to changes in a key brain structure.
28 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.24
The shamal of 2015 was down to hot dry weather and unusual easterly wind patterns, not war in Syria. But is this a sign of things to come?
28 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.25
Scientists unveil a promising therapeutic target for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
27 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.23
Highlighting the link between aging, and changes to cell-type-specific genes.
24 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.21
New carbon membranes with unique porous structures are promising.
24 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.22
Researchers investigate properties useful for rational design of semiconductors.
16 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.20
Spatial patterning is significant in the development of neural diversity, investigation into fruit fly optic lobes shows.
15 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.19
Conservation biologists depict cheetahs’ journey towards extinction.
12 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.12
By the end of the century birds migrating farthest south for winter will find it hard to find food.
11 January 2017; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2017.1
Egyptian scientists develop affordable diagnostic technology of gold nanoparticles which uses HCV’s genomic signature.
30 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.225
Scientists use small organic molecules to prevent transistors’ degradation.
29 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.224
International initiatives use satellite imagery to monitor Syria’s catastrophic loss of cultural heritage.
21 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.223
Scientists zero in on harmful genetic mutations that trigger autism.
15 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.222
The upcoming generation of Arab scientists has to be mentored differently, says Mohamed Boudjelal.
13 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.216
Award-winning Moroccan nuclear physicist Rajaâ El Moursli talks to Nature Middle East about her pursuit of excellence in her home country and the elusive “God particle” abroad.
13 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.217
Hoping to build a bridge between academia and business, a professor of chemistry at the American University in Cairo (AUC) has created a spin-off company specialized in novel diagnostics, the first of its kind in Egypt.
13 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.218
Ramy Karam Aziz is causing ripples in his circles through unorthodox mentorship methods. But is bucking the trend bearing fruit?
13 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.219
Middle-Eastern minds creating a ripple effect.
13 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.220
Refugee exodus reshapes the Syrian hydrological landscape.
12 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.221
A large study of Saudi patients reveals new genetic causes of disorders associated with dysfunctions in the cell’s ‘antenna’.
5 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.199
On this World AIDS Day, the Arab world has to remember that despite having a low prevalence of HIV and AIDS, prevention efforts need to be dramatically scaled up.
1 December 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.215
A new technique allows scientists to measure the shape and structure of moving stars with unprecedented precision.
30 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.212
Laser-beam-induced heat and a nano-wrap reveal heat diffusion patterns in living cells.
30 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.213
A group of researchers have come up with a way to assemble a protein sensor inside plant cells to detect previously unclear chemical signalling.
30 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.214
An efficient nano-synthesis method promises high-performance solar cells.
28 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.211
This novel technique can extend our knowledge of the human gut microbiota.
27 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.210
Balancing temperature makes for smarter light-harvesting polycrystalline films
26 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.209
Climate change is forging a connection between science and religion in the Islamic world.
22 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.208
Gene therapy partially restores vision in rats. The new technique enables scientists to repair genes in adult tissues.
21 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.207
CO2 emissions stabilize worldwide, but keep rising in Arab countries.
17 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.206
New understanding of molecular functions in epilepsy gives insights that can potentially prevent mutation in children.
14 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.205
Epigenetic reprogramming can sensitize cancer cells that are resistant to chemotherapies.
13 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.204
Scientists invent a technique that allows them to fine tune the properties of silver atoms.
9 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.201
Genetic analysis of tuberculosis strains reveal how they adapt to their human hosts.
9 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.202
Climate change has a life raft in the Paris agreement, but is the Arab world on board?
6 November 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.200
Analyzing plant micro-fossils down to the cellular level is a ‘magical’ gate to understanding the past.
31 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.197
Genetics plays an important role in fertility, major new study reveals.
31 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.198
These new nano-carriers promise more efficient and less toxic delivery to healthy cells.
30 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.196
A brain chemical can potentially reverse depressed state.
29 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.195
Millions of base pairs of previously unseen human DNA added to current genetic databases.
27 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.194
Researchers are working to overcome the paucity of Middle Eastern genomics data.
25 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.193
Dramas that raise local arguments against dangerous practice could bring change.
23 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.192
Strong quantum coupling in a superconducting circuit leads to new exotic hybrid states of light and matter.
20 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.191
Scientists invent a technique that can print transistors, sensors in sticker formats using a 3D printer.
17 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.185
Scientists zero in on genes that shape human behaviour, but that can also trigger autism.
17 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.186
Technological advancements in the region have created new archaeological opportunities, but cooperation, funding, and a big-picture approach is needed.
10 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.184
Scientists trace rice in New world to African origin.
4 October 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.178
Scientists synthesize a fibre that can generate hydrogen and fresh water from wastewater.
30 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.144
Scientists ‘cage’ platinum clusters to fire chemical reactions.
29 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.143
Researchers engineer solids that can heal themselves after being cracked and re-anneal when completely broken — not unlike living organisms.
26 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.140
Study reports on distinctive microbial communities thriving deep within the central rift of the Red Sea.
26 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.141
A bacterial microbe that lives within one of Africa’s ancient staple crops reveals a protective streak.
26 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.142
Researchers hope to dispel misconceptions about the safety of water-pipe smoking.
25 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.138
Multifunctional polymers exhibit different physical characteristics in response to varying stimuli.
25 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.139
Scientists look at Qataris' exome sequences to anticipate response to two common blood-thinners.
24 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.137
Scientists create “sandwich-like” nanoporous material to better lithium-ion batteries.
19 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.136
Algae, previously overlooked, can play an important role in trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
18 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.135
Scientists develop an autopsy-based program that can uncover secrets of stubborn cancers.
15 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.133
Region’s first central soil information repository can be a valuable resource for science and education.
15 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.134
New enamel mapping reveals the exact composition of human teeth.
14 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.132
Scientists find answers in viral genes from bats, camels and humans.
13 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.130
Scientists create a catalyst to generate hydrogen from water using sunlight.
13 September 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.131
New solar energy technology is efficient and low cost.
28 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.128
Malnutrition and displacement leave South Sudanese vulnerable to visceral leishmaniasis with increased risk for the wider region.
28 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.129
A large “reference panel” of full genetic data allows researchers to more accurately infer information from cheaper-to-obtain partial genomes.
24 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.127
Diverse microbes work together for optimal use of resources.
23 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.126
Whale shark populations in the Gulf are largely male and have novel heat-coping mechanisms.
15 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.125
Ibrutinib targets microRNAs that reduce the expression level of tumour suppressor genes.
14 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.122
Fish change their circadian rhythm to tolerate the high CO2 levels in the ocean due to climate change.
14 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.123
Scientists make an array of out-of-plane sensors that can track the vital signs of the human body.
11 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.120
Zewail City of Science and Technology, the legacy of Arab chemist Ahmed Zewail, is strapped for cash.
11 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.121
Distinct genetic evidence explains why congenital heart defects have low occurrence among siblings.
5 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.118
Nobel laureate and laser femtochemistry pioneer Ahmed Zewail dies at age of 70 leaving behind many science breakthroughs and an enduring legacy.
3 August 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.117
This is how eruptions of supervolcanoes are controlled.
31 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.116
North West European and North West African winter rainfall systems fundamentally affected.
26 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.115
Gene testing should be done early for the diagnosis of intellectual disability.
24 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.114
A comprehensive analysis of Middle Eastern genes shows substantial diversity and interbreeding among various sub-regions and with peoples of other continents.
23 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.113
These new materials can easily separate propane from propylene — a usually difficult and energy intensive process.
21 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.111
Scientists make versatile transparent materials for smart devices.
21 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.112
Researchers have assembled a reference genome to reflect the variants in Middle Eastern populations.
20 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.110
Researchers find a bias in the process of elimination that causes some cells to form antibody sites while others are cast off.
19 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.109
Fiery, loop-shaped magnetic fields rise from the Sun’s interior at a slower speed than previously predicted.
17 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.108
Advanced understanding of gene development shows how butterflies can see a wider range of colours.
10 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.107
The Qatar Exoplanet Survey (QES) has discovered three new “exoplanets” outside our solar system.
7 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.105
Tumour cell clusters circulating in the blood of cancer patients could provide a means of early cancer detection.
7 July 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.106
A team of researchers devised a way to increase the bandwidth of optical communication by up to 100 fold.
30 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.104
Shrouded in a haze of artificial light at night, not only do we lose the capacity to gaze at the stars but our health and the ecology suffer too.
26 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.103
The crystalline detectors could also potentially be useful in space.
24 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.101
Measuring the performance of electronic circuits made out of organic components needs to improve.
24 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.102
Many researchers believe they are losing more of the few academic freedoms they previously had.
21 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.97
Biologists trace the cause of congenital deafness to a mutated gene expressed in the inner ear.
20 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.94
A new genetic marker predicts if patients will respond and provides potential for alternate treatments.
15 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.92
Three-dimensional graphene films can store charge and even hydrogen.
15 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.93
Scientists present a new way to harvest sunlight and generate hydrogen fuel.
4 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.85
Quantum mechanics could claw back ‘information loss’ in the equations describing black holes.
1 June 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.83
Oil fuels Saudi Arabia’s rise as a regional science powerhouse.
30 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.78
Disturbing statistics show the return of Aleppo boil in conflict zones and neighbouring regions as people are displaced across borders.
27 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.82
Scientists hope this will expand treatment options.
26 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.80
Supermassive black hole winds keep galaxies turned off, scientists theorize.
26 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.81
Scientists develop a superior material for separating acetylene gas from ethylene.
25 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.79
Scientists develop a nanocarrier system that can potentially diagnose and target cancer.
23 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.76
Scientists invent a ‘super’ imaging technique capable of scanning the seafloor for oil deposits.
23 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.77
New technique allows scientists to manipulate re-arrangement of atoms in nanostructures.
16 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.66
Moroccans are turning to an unconventional source in response to the country’s water crisis.
16 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.67
Scientists crack the genetic code for climate adaptive corals.
15 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.61
A worldwide study of human genomes has found evidence of the association of five new gene locations with glaucoma.
14 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.59
The molecular underpinnings of the Venus flytrap’s carnivorous lifestyle are illuminated in this new study.
14 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.60
Scientists develop a thermogel to destroy disease-causing bacteria
9 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.52
In Aleppo, the danger caused by fighting is compounded by a lack of medical staff.
9 May 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.53
A public health crisis looms if measures are not taken to quell the misuse of antivirals by some veterinary drug manufacturers.
28 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.49
New studies carry potential for creating much more efficient water desalination systems in the Gulf.
28 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.50
Scientists invent a flexible bilayer film that shrinks and expands in response to light.
28 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.51
Gene singled out in pathogen’s drug-resistant response.
20 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.48
Scientists explain how algae help corals tolerate extreme heat in the Arabian seas.
17 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.43
Scientists find a way to inhibit a membrane protein that triggers a heart disease.
6 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.39
Graft-versus-host disease resulting from blood and marrow transplantation can be early diagnosed by measuring CXCL10 protein in blood.
6 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.40
Analysis reveals changing patterns in social media in the run-up to major events.
6 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.41
Flexible, low-power inverters made using two different semiconductors on a single substrate.
6 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.42
Scientists identify a gene mutation that causes one of the body’s proteins to initiate a chronic inflammatory response leading to repetitive fevers and severe skin lesions.
4 April 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.38
Scientists develop efficient solar cells for producing hydrogen fuel.
29 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.37
As the Zika virus makes its mark in the Americas, what is the risk of it taking hold in the Middle East and North Africa?
17 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.35
Scientists synthesize knotted molecular structures using anions.
16 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.31
Researchers find a new method to gain greater control over surface plasmons — particles at metal surfaces used in sensing devices.
10 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.28
This real-time movie uncovers the possible roles of specific genes in brain disorders.
9 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.27
Scientists synthesize high-performance skin made from paper, tape and kitchen products.
7 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.26
Scientists solve the atomic structure of an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates to understand how it works.
6 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.25
How our brain cells communicate to wake us up or send us to sleep.
4 March 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.22
The death of an Italian PhD student in Egypt plus documented impingements on academic freedoms may compromise research collaborations with international peers.
29 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.21
Bioengineered cows may be the answer in the fight against MERS-CoV.
28 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.20
Scientists use stem cells to replace damaged liver cells in blood-fluke-induced liver fibrosis.
24 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.18
Gut bacteria may counter the effects of malnutrition.
24 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.19
Modification of a potent chemotherapy drug eliminates a damaging side effect.
23 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.16
Imagine Science Film Festival, the Arab world’s ambitious science forum, aims to change the public’s approach and understanding.
17 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.13
A combination of nanocarriers have reportedly proved efficient against breast cancer and breast cancer stem cells subpopulation.
17 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.14
Effects of heat-induced mechanical strains on semiconductors can be exploited to make smarter electronic devices.
17 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.15
Scientists uncover how a flowering plant evolved to thrive in sea.
12 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.10
New nanocomposite material combines the hardness and strength of minerals and the multifunctionality of organics.
12 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.11
A copper oxide promises to yield materials for low-power memory devices.
4 February 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.9
Trade-offs may shape the migratory decisions of white storks.
27 January 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.6
The deserts of an ancient ocean become home to the Middle East’s first climate change museum.
26 January 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.5
New material improves state-of-the-art solar cells.
20 January 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.4
Scientists identify the jaw mechanics that allowed dinosaurs to feast on fish.
14 January 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.3
Insights into how natural pain-relievers work may help develop “smarter” painkillers.
13 January 2016; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2016.1
Premalignant and malignant lesions can be reversed by restoring the expression of p53 tumour suppressor gene.
31 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.252
Scientists create relatively cheap, highly efficient hybrid solar cells.
29 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.251
Scientists discover how viral genes convert an innocuous bacterium into a deadly one in reef-building corals.
28 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.249
The Arab world is plagued by worrying environmental issues, but research could be its saving grace.
28 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.250
Ibn Al-Haytham’s scientific skepticism should be emulated across the Arab World.
22 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.248
Camels are the hosts in which new strains of the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronovirus (MERS-CoV) evolve and pass to humans.
21 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.247
Three leading Gulf region scientists share their views on COP21’s final agreement.
17 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.244
Negative emissions technologies are promising but have limits.
16 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.243
Circular forms of RNA are much more abundant in platelets than previously thought, reports a new study.
15 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.242
Climate scientists call for revisions to the COP21’s final draft agreement.
12 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.238
Building a synchrotron, a project aimed at bringing together previously warring Middle East nations, is finally close to completion.
11 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.237
For the first time, a gene mutation that implicates impaired iron transport in the pathogenesis of an immunodeficiency has been identified.
10 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.234
Scientists illuminate the microscopic phenomena that trigger superconductivity in iron selenide crystals.
10 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.235
Scientists find a way to make electricity from heat by poking fullerene molecules.
10 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.236
Global emissions of CO2 may be unexpectedly slowing down worldwide, but some Arab states are seeing rapid rise.
7 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.233
HIV and AIDS infections are rising sharply in the Middle East and North Africa.
1 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.231
Researchers have developed highly efficient 2D semiconductors that can be used to make flexible or transparent displays.
1 December 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.232
Scientists have made stable, highly light-sensitive crystals.
27 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.230
Founder of the Muslim World Science Initiative Athar Osama talks about its big plans to revitalize the Muslim world’s ailing science universities.
16 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.222
Gene sequencing unveils the secrets and history of date palms.
16 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.223
Scientists have designed a fabrication technique that might soon allow developing world medical units to afford the latest digital X-ray technology.
15 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.221
The human-honeybee partnership goes back at least to the beginnings of agriculture.
12 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.218
A report calls for reform in Muslim-world universities, but is there a roadmap?
10 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.217
Scientists catch a glimpse of how adsorbed gas atoms interact with each other on porous crystals.
9 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.212
Scientists create a stem-cell-generating nanobrush.
9 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.208
A University of Jordan cell therapy centre promises to succeed where traditional medicine has failed, thanks to stem cell research.
8 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.207
The first study into the interaction between antiprotons finds a strong attractive force.
4 November 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.206
Scientists make strain-absorbing, flexible transistors on a metal-based platform.
29 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.200
A novel technology uses nanoparticles that ‘trick’ light into near-complete absorption, making it one of the thinnest dark materials.
28 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.198
Six years after President Obama’s inspiring Cairo speech, scientist Navid Madani reflects on what changes his words have generated, and what still needs to be done.
28 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.199
Region could endure heat waves of up to 75 °C by century’s end, study predicts.
26 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.197
Gene linked to Alzheimer's offers hope for therapy without side-effects.
21 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.196
Scientists make a wearable and stretchable metal antenna that can wirelessly transmit data.
15 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.189
Corals in the Middle East are the perfect model for adaptation to extreme environments. Although research into how they survive is in its infancy, the findings range from promising to fascinating.
15 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.190
Can previously unknown algae save coral reefs from the damage expected from climate change?
15 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.191
Overfishing is unbalancing the region’s coral reef habitats by culling their top predators.
15 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.192
The very existence of deep-sea corals in their extreme Red sea environments opens new horizons for research.
15 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.193
The study of epigenetic mechanisms in regional corals is essential to securing the future of reefs everywhere.
15 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.194
New studies in the region lift the veil on a coral ecosystem, thriving with biodiversity.
15 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.195
A research team from KAUST synthesizes porous adsorbent based on rare-earth metal for soaking up normal paraffins.
14 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.185
Structural properties of nanosized sheets made of synthetic peptides open up exciting avenues for the synthesis of protein-mimetic materials.
13 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.184
Scientists develop a software-based method that can provide insights into molecular organization of the cells.
12 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.182
Scientists discover full extent of Back-to-Africa gene flow.
12 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.183
Twenty new genes may be implicated in blood pressure and other diseases.
8 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.177
Cacti may not have high water demands, but they are still among the most threatened groups of plants in the world.
5 October 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.176
A global health study finds non-communicable diseases now place the greatest health burden on the Arab World.
30 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.175
Scientists make highly porous membrane using copolymers for separating molecules from a solution.
29 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.174
A team of researchers generate a beam of short, high-power pulses in the mid-infrared region with a repetition rate of one hundred million pulses per second.
26 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.173
A cholera task force has been established in Iraq following an outbreak which experts fear will spread.
23 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.172
Sequencing the genomes of a relatively isolated population can provide insights into the biological mechanisms of disease.
17 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.170
A team of chemists devised a strategy to make the production of diesel oil from plant fats much less wasteful.
17 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.171
Scientists produce nanosensors that can detect signature mutated proteins involved in breast cancer.
16 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.167
Discovery of a cheap metal-based catalyst may pave the way for hydrogen-fuel-based economy.
16 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.168
Outdoor air pollution could be causing over three million deaths per year, predominantly in infants and adults over thirty.
16 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.169
Climate change model predicts Arctic Ocean may act as a sink for increased CO2 in the atmosphere in the future.
15 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.166
New gene locations have been implicated in increased susceptibility to coronary artery disease.
8 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.162
Nanoparticles coated with sialic acid could be the next therapeutic tool in the fight against sepsis.
7 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.161
The orbits of planets in a binary star system can be severely disrupted by the gravity of their companion star.
1 September 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.157
Scientists have designed new protein tags that can be easily detected and that overcome limits present in current ones.
31 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.155
The relative rates of molecular motors determine where DNA replication stops.
31 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.156
New computational methods for medicinal clinical trials can speed up drug discovery.
30 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.153
Researchers reveal a new ‘more efficient’ catalyst for electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO in water.
30 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.154
First high-res ‘direct’ images of DNA revealed at KAUST.
28 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.152
New sensor can read even the smallest fluctuations in blood pressure and human voice.
27 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.151
Conflict, economic recession and favourable policies in a few countries have surprisingly reduced air pollution in the Middle East since 2010.
21 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.143
A unique database shows that non-native plant species originate largely from the northern hemisphere.
19 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.142
Scientists pinpoint “genetic stretch of DNA” behind bone marrow disorder
18 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.141
Researchers from around the world identify the role of hundreds of mice genes with unknown function.
17 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.140
“Clock neurons” help fruitflies adapt to the seasons.
16 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.138
Scientists create monolayer semiconductors with many potential applications in electronics.
16 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.139
As conflict rages in Yemen, the country faces severe water shortage.
15 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.137
A large number of algorithms can be used to evaluate the toxicity of compounds and identify risks to humans early.
12 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.136
As the expanded Suez Canal is inaugurated today with much fanfare, biologists warn of a mass migration of Red Sea fish into the Mediterranean’s fragile ecosystem.
6 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.133
Rheumatoid arthritis may soon benefit from microbial-based diagnosis and therapies.
6 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.134
New fabrication techniques are producing efficient ceramic fuel cells that operate at low temperatures.
5 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.132
Nature Middle East speaks to the region’s most prominent science communicators about their efforts to spread knowledge and debunk myths in the Arab world.
3 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.129
Nature Middle East scanned the region's social media for its top science communicators, and these five stood out.
3 August 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.130
The adaptive dynamics of reef fish revealed at the molecular level.
29 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.124
Researchers create ultrathin nanotubes that can be used in solar cells.
26 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.123
New study identifies genes involved in major depressive disorder.
24 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.122
22 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.120
UAE’s Masdar develop model to forecast country’s climate changes.
22 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.121
Biological pump stronger than thought, as phytoplankton plunge traps carbon dioxide fast and deep into ocean waters.
18 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.119
Scientists show how ciliary dysfunction could be related to ciliopathies.
15 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.117
Scientists have found two specialized structures present within a single-cell marine plankton have evolved to form an “eye."
15 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.118
A decade of warming waters may be causing bacteria to shrink.
12 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.116
Scientists ‘film’ molecules to understand why seemingly identical molecules interact differently with light.
9 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.114
A mutation in a single gene may be responsible for two previously unlinked diseases.
9 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.115
Scientists create unconventional thin carbon films with excellent sensitivity and selectivity for biomolecules.
8 July 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.113
Roles of worker bees change as they get older, gene regulation study finds.
30 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.108
Scientists look deep inside the molecular structure of hybrid perovskite, a promising new material for solar energy.
28 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.106
Budding women researchers can learn a thing or two from these prominent scientists.
23 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.105
Researchers in the Arab region are turning to an old adversary of bacteria in the hope of finding an alternative for antibiotics.
22 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.102
A virus may be responsible for influenza infections, but genetics may also play a role.
22 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.103
Researchers produce thin films of a material that is able to move in response to water and light.
22 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.104
Scientists believe they have identified Egypt as the ancient gateway for modern humans out of Africa.
18 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.101
New research identifies a pivotal gene in multiple sclerosis, linking it to the most important genetic factor that drives the disease.
16 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.100
Delivery of drugs “on demand” may be possible using new tiny capsules.
7 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.97
New modifications into old antibiotics can treat stubborn infections, says fresh research.
1 June 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.94
New research following the appearance of newly formed volcanic islands, a rare event, shows that the southern Red Sea region is more volcanically active than what was once thought.
31 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.93
Rare genetic mutations, with possible severe effects including intellectual disability and death, identified.
30 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.91
Squeezing information-processing electronics into “irregular, asymmetric” devices is less exhausting with these nanoscale fin-shaped transistors.
30 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.92
A gene identified in mice and humans could offer a target for new analgesic drugs.
26 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.89
Masdar Institute in UAE has set up a facility to test new solar energy technologies in the Gulf harsh weather.
21 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.88
A newly discovered mechanism for gene splicing in the brain could explain some mysteries of the brain.
20 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.86
A combination drug may be helpful to prevent cardiac failure in patients dependent on regular blood transfusions.
20 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.87
Climate change has caused trees to increase the carbon concentration within their cells to adapt to rapid changes
17 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.84
A novel study of megacities’ energy and material flow finds a close correlation between electricity use and size of urbanized area.
11 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.82
An accident that discharged tonnes of phosphate into the Nile River does not have health or environmental implications, despite widespread fears
9 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.81
Scarce medical supplies, water and fuel shortages and thousands of wasted vaccines are a looming catastrophe for conflict-ravaged Yemen.
4 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.80
New study advances understanding of the genetic bases for “small brains," a neurodevelopmental disorder that hampers intellectual abilities.
3 May 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.79
Statin therapy can ease burdens of HCV complications.
30 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.78
Old texts can give us new clues about Ebola, say Nico Nagelkerke and Laith J. Abu-Raddad.
28 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.75
Researchers discover another case of evolutionary loss of endosymbiotic organelles, a remarkably rare event.
26 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.74
The Middle East is a prime candidate for benefit from research into traumatic brain injury, but such study lacks academic and political support.
23 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.72
Scientists make new hybrid supercapacitors that offer fast, high-charge storage and can be fitted inside thin electronic devices.
20 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.71
As the Large Hadron Collider is restarted, physicists suggest mini black holes could be on the horizon.
12 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.66
New research pinpoints mutation causing neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias, offering pathway for better treatment.
12 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.67
Combined RA/arsenic treatment reduces abnormal white blood cells in acute myeloid leukaemia patients.
7 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.64
Researchers pinpoint genetic mutations behind one form of photosensitivity that occurs with epilepsy.
7 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.65
Call for intervention on ‘dangerous’ water pipe habits which are highest in the Middle East.
6 April 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.73
An optical chip that emulates control over extreme weather events could improve prediction and reduce telecommunication network interruption.
31 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.62
A new centre at the American University of Beirut hopes to bring policymakers the benefit of science to aid decision-making.
30 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.61
Red sea coral reefs may be more tolerant to heat than other coral reefs around the world, but climate change may be straining their tolerance to its limit.
25 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.57
A new computational technique can now provide clues, not only into how intracellular pathogens interact with hosts, but also how they hide and survive.
24 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.56
New research shows that dilution is a major limiting factor in the utilization of a significant fraction of deep oceanic dissolved organic carbon (DOC).
19 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.53
Researchers at King Saud University in Riyadh will use attosecond laser technology to take a closer look at melanin and how it works.
16 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.49
Saudi research highlights safer option for weight reduction procedures among children.
16 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.52
Avian flu cases have soared in Egypt, and now experts say bad practices, lack of information and lax policies could lead to an H5N1 pandemic.
12 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.48
Qatari researchers have found that ovarian cancer cells communicate with blood vessels to resist a commonly used anti-cancer drug.
11 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.46
New research shows that gene regulation evolves fast in the strains of the bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens.
10 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.44
The Middle East’s first science film festival hopes to inspire more scientists to look to art to communicate their work.
4 March 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.39
With no new cases recently reported, the WHO says its efforts to contain Syria’s polio outbreak are working, but experts are reluctant to declare it has been wiped out.
25 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.38
An international team of scientists has identified, for the first time, a glaucoma-causing gene that is consistent across ethnic groups.
24 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.36
A team of researchers discovered a new class of semiconductors with tunable bandgaps that can be used to make electronic devices.
23 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.34
Over the next decade, one in four Saudis is very likely to get a heart attack, and some of those may be fatal, reveals a new study.
23 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.35
16 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.31
A certain type of T lymphocytes may serve as a reservoir in the body to protect against cancer relapses.
11 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.26
Researchers design an improved electrocatalyst to selectively convert CO2 to CO.
11 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.27
Genome screening identifies protein critical to a tick-borne parasite, and explains resistance to current treatment drug.
11 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.28
New study shows why a certain condition can cause rapid uncontrolled mutations that can trigger cancers in children.
10 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.25
A new technology can produce a certain type of smooth crystals that may be as efficient as silicon in solar cells
9 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.23
Researchers pinpoint three different mutations of a protein that cause abnormalities in the human brain.
4 February 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.22
Scientists set out to determine the Middle East’s best sites for new observatories to study the stars.
28 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.17
A new model in which the cosmos is filled with a “quantum fluid” suggests that there was no Big Bang – and could explain the origin of two mysterious components of the universe.
28 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.18
26 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.16
Up to 5,000 Egyptian children a year could be infected by hepatitis C through their mothers.
22 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.15
11 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.9
Jean-Luc Bredas and Marc Vermeersch believe that a concerted move in Saudi Arabia toward renewable energy sources, including solar, is essential.
5 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.1
Despite year-round sunshine, UAE’s solar energy ambitions have always faced challenges. In 2008, Abu Dhabi launched an ambitious project to establish one of the world’s most sustainable eco-cities.
5 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.2
In a region with abundant sunlight, researchers are turning to an innovative technique to exploit its power: miniscule quantum dots or semiconducting crystals
5 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.3
Desertec's ambitions of meeting regional demand and providing 15% of Europe's electricity needs by 2050 through a super grid were dashed only five years into the project. Here's why.
5 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.4
The region may be 'sunburnt,' but it's still struggling to reach its solar power potential.
5 January 2015; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2015.5
Despite it being a year of unrest in the region, investment in science in the Middle East has paid off in 2014.
30 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.288
Male Barbary macaques socialize with other males as a stress-coping mechanism, study reveals.
29 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.286
Two new studies reveal more about humpback whales - the Arabia Sea harbors the populations' most isolated and genetically distinct types and these carry a skin disease not previously known to affect them.
22 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.283
A recent report by the World Bank on gender assessment showed that half of Jordan’s educated females were unemployed, despite a growing awareness of the importance of women’s role in science.
22 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.285
21 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.281
21 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.282
10 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.278
Certain types of RNA may be a target to protect certain neurodegenerative diseases
7 December 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.277
Ensuring access to clean, fresh water is among the major problems faced by the world’s growing population. As global water resources dwindle, the abundance of available seawater becomes an obvious option to fulfill water requirements through desalination.
26 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.273
Syrians and their neighbours are paying a hefty price for the collapse of Syria's healthcare system; with infectious diseases spreading and crossing borders, as a side effect to conflict.
24 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.271
A study suggests that North Africans domesticated cereal crops at least 500 years earlier than previously thought.
23 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.269
In the not-too-distant past, biomedical research was conducted almost exclusively in North America and Western Europe. While Asia and South America have made impressive strides in contributing to scientific output over the past two decades, the Arab world is still lagging.
20 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.263
The aim of science education in the Middle East should be to develop a bold generation who are armed with skills to make a difference – who will build progressive communities and nations – and confidently take us into the 21st century.
20 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.268
17 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.267
The rapid change of lifestyle in the Middle East over the past few decades have led to soaring rates of diabetes across the whole region.
14 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.265
Doctors and researchers say that type 1 diabetes is rapidly on the rise in the Middle East and call for intervention to stop it from spiraling out of control.
14 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.266
The Qatar Digital Library opens up the rich history of the Gulf region to the public.
11 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.264
9 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.262
1 November 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.261
30 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.257
Two Egyptian scientists managed to crystallize two proteins of the hepatitis C virus in space in an effort to discover new cures.
29 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.260
Researchers show that it is possible to make such a ‘tractor’ laser beam that traps and pulls objects towards the source of illumination.
28 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.259
27 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.255
27 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.256
In glaring contrast to its rich history, Arab astronomy today is in a miserable state, by all indicators. There is good potential, however, and a number of steps can and must be taken now to reverse the decline, say astrophysicist Nidhal Guessoum.
22 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.258
Researchers analyse the DNA of different camel species to understand their evolution, hoping to uncover cures for common human disorders and to predict the effects of climate change.
21 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.252
New research reveals the unusual molecular mechanism by which the MERS virus infects host cells.
20 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.250
20 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.251
16 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.247
Country-wide campaigns to combat schistosomiasis in the 1960’s and 70’s may not be the major cause of the Egypt’s hepatitis C epidemic. Widespread breaches of hygiene in medical care are largely responsible.
14 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.246
Researchers from the American University of Beirut (AUB) identify an algae species that can be a possible source of superfood and cheap renewable energy.
9 October 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.245
Researchers believe that droughts may have led to the destruction of ancient civilizations in the Fertile Crescent.
29 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.243
The Middle East has a large concentration of wild-growing crops that scientists say must be protected if we are to tackle food insecurity.
29 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.244
As the Islamic State takes over large areas of northern Iraq, science research and education grinds to a near halt.
25 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.238
25 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.239
24 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.237
23 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.235
23 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.236
A brown algae found in the Red Sea contains compounds that researchers suspect may help develop an inhibitor for some strains of HIV.
22 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.234
Dozens of Syrian children in Idlib have died after receiving a vaccine, raising concerns for future vaccination campaigns amid suggestions the doses may have been wrongly mixed.
17 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.226
16 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.224
15 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.223
14 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.220
14 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.221
The Syrian civil war is creating an uneducated generation — burdening social systems in countries of refuge, and forcing children into illegal labour.
7 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.215
Conflicts in the region are robbing children of education, healthcare, sanctuary, innocence and peace of mind, and this dark legacy will most likely span generations.
7 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.216
Across the Arab world many children are showing signs of severe psychological distress and support efforts are often futile in the face of continuing raging conflicts.
7 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.217
Schools in Iraq continue to struggle, limiting learning opportunities for the country’s youth. Educational indicators show a marked decline as wars, sanctions and sectarian strife have stripped Iraq’s education system of resources.
7 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.218
Thirty years of conflict, sanctions and a mass exodus of medical professionals has severely compromised the health of Iraqi children. And there’s no respite on the horizon.
7 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.219
4 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.211
Researchers find that a previously misidentified coral is actually a new species endemic to the Red Sea.
3 September 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.210
31 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.209
28 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.208
26 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.205
Juvenile whale sharks gravitate towards the central coast of the Saudi Arabian Red Sea near Al-Lith to a gathering point. Scientists hope this will help improve conservation efforts of the vulnerable fish.
26 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.206
25 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.204
24 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.203
13 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.201
13 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.202
10 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.200
7 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.198
The threat of an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Middle East is very real. The region must improve its preparedness to fight off the disease, and in the worst-case scenario, to respond to it.
6 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.197
A host of enzymes essential for the survival of the malaria parasite and its reproduction suggest the potential of new drugs to stop transmission of the deadly disease.
3 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.194
3 August 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.195
27 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.193
22 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.192
Air quality in holy sites of Saudi Arabia sharply deteriorates during the pilgrimage seasons, exposing pilgrims to dangerous gases.
21 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.190
17 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.189
16 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.187
14 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.183
13 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.181
13 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.182
10 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.176
10 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.179
10 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.180
8 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.174
Researchers uncover how some crystals can jump large distances when exposed to ultraviolet light, which could pave the way to actuators driven by light instead of electricity.
7 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.173
6 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.172
2 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.170
A fossilized monkey tooth excavated in Abu Dhabi provides fresh insights into the evolution of Old World monkeys
2 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.171
1 July 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.169
Climate change is expected to increase the spread and severity of rust diseases, further threatening food security. To combat stripe rust, greater investments in research and regional coordination are essential.
30 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.166
30 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.167
30 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.168
28 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.162
28 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.163
A model that tests algae strains in artificial, closed environments shows potential in producing alternative biofuel but experts have yet to decide how feasible it is regionally.
24 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.159
Bacteria strains mapped in Lebanon could lead to more targeted treatment
Researchers sequence genome of a certain bacteria strain for the first time as fears grow over antibiotic resistance.
23 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.158
A genetic atlas of metabolism
An atlas of gene loci involved in human metabolism may help produce new treatments for diseases such as diabetes and cancers.
22 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.157
18 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.152
As the impact of war brings terrible injury and disease, Syria’s few remaining medical workers are battling against the odds to care for a desperate population.
18 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.153
Scientists use laser pulses to steer outcome of chemical reactions.
15 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.151
12 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.149
‘Rainbow gravity’ theory could shed light on black holes’ endgame
10 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.147
9 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.145
9 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.146
5 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.136
The WHO has not declared MERS-CoV an epidemic yet, due to current low human-to-human transmission. But is there reason for concern?
2 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.131
2 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.133
How did a small laboratory attached to a private hospital in Saudi Arabia isolate and identify what later came to be known as the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)?
2 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.134
First discovered in Saudi Arabia in September 2012, the MERS-CoV has recently spread further from the Middle East across most continents of the world.
2 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.135
With the number of reported cases of MERS sharply increasing and doubling in just one month, is there reason for concern, or can we still stop the spread of the disease?
1 June 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.132
A newly-identified compound could stop the spread of dangerous coronaviruses, but is still a long way from clinical trials.
30 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.130
29 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.127
28 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.126
22 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.124
An estimate of congenital birth defect rates shows a higher incidence of anomalies among live births in Arab countries compared to those in Europe, North America and Australia. The problem is compounded by a lack of reliable genetic services in all but a handful of Arab countries.
21 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.122
20 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.121
Overcoming
heat limitation on important chemical compounds
18 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.118
14 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.117
A new solar-power research facility in Saudi Arabia will spearhead the kingdom’s shift to alternative energy sources.
12 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.116
As MERS cases spike in Saudi Arabia, scientists have identified antibodies to neutralize the virus.
6 May 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.114
30 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.112
29 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.108
Changing an accent may no longer be enough to disguise a person's origins, scientists say. They have developed an algorithm that predicts a person's likely birthplace to within 50 kilometres.
29 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.109
Saudi Arabia is reaching out to pharmaceutical companies to develop a MERS vaccine, but some researchers argue it could be a waste of resources.
28 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.107
28 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.105
25 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.102
24 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.101
Climate change and regional instability are taking a toll on farmers in the Middle East and worsening water and food insecurity.
23 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.99
Scientists have identified a gene mutation that can cause intellectual disability, seizures and ataxia that could help improve personalized cancer therapy.
17 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.94
16 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.93
A polio case has been identified in Iraq, the latest country in the region to confirm an instance of the virus since it broke out in war-torn Syria and spread across the region.
15 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.92
Genomic data reveals African cattle were originally domesticated in the Middle East
10 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.89
Winds of change blow through research centres and universities operating in the Middle East.
2 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.80
2 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.81
Jean M. J. Fréchet, vice-president for research at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), talked to Nature Materials about the achievements of this institution since its foundation in 2009 and its contribution to shaping research attitudes in Saudi Arabia.
2 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.85
The Middle East is rich in human and natural resources, but many of its countries need a cultural and scientific transformation to reach worldwide recognition in education, research and economic productivity. Several institutions are making a positive impact, kindling hope for a successful 'science spring'.
2 April 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.86
An online data collection tool in Iraq will help scientists and policymakers in improving food security.
31 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.79
Evidence of cancer in a 3,000-year-old skeleton could help scientists understand the evolution of the disease.
30 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.78
26 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.76
The few healthcare workers remaining in Syria are working under insurmountable challenges.
24 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.73
21 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.60
21 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.61
20 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.71
Fossil find sheds light on little-known origins of placental mammals in Africa.
20 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.72
18 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.68
13 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.63
Non-European research partners participating in projects under the auspices of the Horizon 2020 initiative, are not being attributed equal ownership of intellectual property of the science.
13 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.65
Coral reef found off the shore of Iraq, despite sediment and pollution, widens scope of country's biodiversity.
12 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.62
10 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.59
A fact-finding mission into a cluster of deaths of important species' of sea turtles in Egypt has found fishing practices and fishermen's practices were the biggest cause of the mortalities.
9 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.58
Mesopelagic fishes' biomass much greater than previously estimated, study finds.
6 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.57
5 March 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.56
Global concerns continue over threat of MERS pandemic, but pharma companies disinterested in developing drugs.
26 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.55
23 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.54
A recent study into the potential of the drug DCQ show the compound could be effective in fighting breast cancer, and could also prevent other cancer cells from spreading through the body.
19 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.50
17 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.49
Fossils found in Egypt give clue about the origins of island's sucker-footed bats.
14 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.47
12 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.45
Study into salt intake reduction campaigns in four Eastern Mediterranean countries shows they can save lives and money.
11 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.42
10 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.41
6 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.39
5 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.37
5 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.38
An Egyptian and German collaboration begins a major study into the prevalence of Parkinson's disease in rural Egypt.
3 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.35
Tomb of an unknown pharaoh has offered the first proof of a forgotten "Abydos dynasty."
1 February 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.32
30 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.30
Some chameleons will often resolve fights through changing colours, rather than engaging physically.
23 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.24
22 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.23
Researchers suggest a regional approach to the problem of national healthcare systems strained by conflict in the Middle East.
21 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.21
20 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.19
19 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.17
In a first for the region, fossilized remains identify specific dinosaur species from millions of years ago when the area was covered by lush vegetation.
14 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.14
13 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.13
12 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.12
While recent events in the Arab world have focused on political upheaval, the region is now in dire need of a new revolution to reform the cultures of education and research, says Nobel laureate Ahmed Zewail and Sherif Sedky.
9 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.5
8 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.6
6 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.1
5 January 2014; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2014.0
30 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.257
Recent findings point toward the possibility of turning back the years in the lab, but it's not happening any time soon, says Sameh Ali.
29 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.256
24 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.246
Amid speculation over the basis of religion, some are asking if religious fundamentalism is a sign of a deep disorder, rather than deep faith.
22 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.245
18 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.244
Endangered marine turtles dying of injuries after being released by Spanish fishing fleets, while in the Eastern Mediterranean they are hunted for meat.
17 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.243
Health workers are trying to contain a polio epidemic in Syria, but a mass immunization programme is being undermined by the danger of the conflict.
15 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.242
Fears rise for Latin American industry as devastating disease hits leading variety in Africa and Middle East.
14 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.241
13 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.240
11 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.239
10 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.237
4 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.234
3 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.233
1 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.228
More Arab states are acknowledging the presence of HIV/AIDS epidemics among certain groups, but there are many pieces of the puzzle missing.
1 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.229
Policies that accommodate sociocultural factors must be adopted in the Middle East, a region still with a strong opportunity for prevention.
1 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.230
While drug taking and prostitution are harshly judged in the region, efforts to reduce exposure to HIV are hampered by fears that harm reduction programmes offer tacit approval for risky behaviour.
1 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.231
Stigma and a lack of awareness about the virus mean many carriers are ignorant of their condition, while access to testing and treatment is far from adequate, report says.
1 December 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.232
28 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.227
Tuberculosis transmission between immigrant domestic workers and Saudis is raising risk to public health.
24 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.219
22 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.218
18 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.216
13 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.212
A recent breakthrough for one small research group is a further sign of progress in the region.
13 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.213
The potential for Middle Eastern stem cell research is great, but there are problems at the roots of a burgeoning field, according to Samia J. Khoury & Ali Bazarbachi.
13 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.214
Research centres in the Middle East are not at the cutting edge of stem cell technology and individual scientists are fighting to keep up with their international peers.
13 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.215
12 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.211
6 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.204
4 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.203
As Syria's immunization program declines; a polio outbreak threatens to spread through the region.
1 November 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.201
31 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.200
30 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.195
Inexperienced medical personnel in Syria are turning to modern technology to try to save lives during the war.
30 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.196
30 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.198
24 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.187
Education in the Arab world must equip students with more than textbook learning as they go forward into an uncertain future, says Rana Dajani.
23 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.186
22 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.185
20 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.183
17 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.181
Government policies are not responding to an alarming rise in the number of cases.
15 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.145
Cancer is the fastest growing killer in the Middle East and a united front is needed to tackle a looming health crisis.
15 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.146
New study may lead to a genetic test for type 2 diabetes patients to ascertain cancer risk.
15 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.147
15 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.144
The discovery of corals in warm nutrient-poor waters in the Red Sea offers a look at adaption to environmental changes.
12 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.179
10 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.177
River systems that flowed through the Sahara made human migration from Africa possible through harsh desert conditions.
10 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.178
8 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.174
7 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.172
3 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.171
Agricultural researchers in Lebanon are hoping to change the ploughing methods of farmers to increase yields and profits.
2 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.169
A Phoenician temple site buried 40 years ago upon the outbreak of civil war is found by archaeologists.
2 October 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.170
30 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.166
27 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.165
Study suggests transmission of the virus is more complex than previously thought.
25 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.164
Lifestyle changes across the Arab world have caused a steep rise in obesity, with women most affected.
23 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.161
19 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.158
A team of Middle Eastern researchers has isolated enzymes from one of Earth's most extreme environments and aims to patent them for a variety of biotechnological applications.
17 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.157
16 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.156
11 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.154
9 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.151
8 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.150
The war in Syria is laying waste to ancient monuments and artefacts, while archaeologists and citizens scramble to protect what they can.
5 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.149
Jordan has been praised for its investment in STI, but must overhaul its education system and change policies to allow innovation to flourish.
3 September 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.143
29 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.138
28 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.136
As political unrest continues in Egypt, thieves have attacked a museum in the country's south, stealing or burning evidence of thousands of years of history.
20 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.130
Aid organizations are failing to deal with the rapidly increasing number of Syrian refugees due to poor long-term planning.
19 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.129
18 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.128
15 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.127
13 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.125
Countries on the Arabian Peninsula are vying to attract young scientists to their universities.
8 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.124
Fossil found in Morocco is common ancestor to sea life with fivefold body symmetry.
6 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.122
The founding father of a coastal resort wants it to be Egypt's science and research hub.
5 August 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.120
31 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.118
30 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.117
29 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.114
As millions of Muslims plan their pilgrimage to Mecca, health officials have dampened fears about the rampant spread of a coronavirus first discovered in Saudi Arabia.
28 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.113
24 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.109
23 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.107
New study reveals that useful bacteria inside coral tissues could be an indicator of reef health.
23 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.108
22 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.106
16 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.103
Young researchers from the Arab world are missing the opportunity to mix with people from the highest echelons of science.
15 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.102
11 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.100
Politics and not evidence informs the ongoing disagreement between Egypt and Ethiopia over the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
11 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.99
Separate studies tackle the ecological niche of Madurella species and how humans are predisposed to infection.
9 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.97
8 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.95
4 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.93
Sameh Soror aims to attract more Arabs to the international society of early-career scientists.
2 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.90
1 July 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.91
19 June 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.89
17 June 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.88
13 June 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.87
11 June 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.86
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4 June 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.84
Technology based on reverse osmosis has been used to produce filtration membranes that make water desalination a more feasible prospect and may help solve Egypt's acute water shortage.
3 June 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.83
2 June 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.82
A new UNESCO report looks at how ICT is being used in education across five Arab states.
30 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.80
Meteorite impacts thousands of years ago may have helped to inspire ancient religion.
30 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.81
The Dry Systems programme launched last week in Amman aims to help farmers exposed to the effects of climate change.
29 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.78
Rapidly changing lifestyles are increasing the prevalence of asthma across all the Middle East, but especially the Gulf region.
29 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.79
23 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.77
Outdoor air pollution may be a leading cause of mortality in the rapidly growing United Arab Emirates.
22 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.76
19 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.75
Graduating from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), 20-year-old Iqbal El-Assaad is possibly the youngest Arab doctor ever.
16 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.73
16 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.74
The discovery of a population of simians with a naturally occurring hepatitis B infection has improved prospects in the search for a treatment.
15 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.72
13 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.71
12 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.70
9 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.69
8 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.68
The number of women embracing scientific careers in the Arab world is growing fast, but opportunities to thrive are still limited.
7 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.67
In a quantum setting, scientists may be able to transmit information over vast distances without the need of a physical medium - at least theoretically.
6 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.66
2 May 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.65
29 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.64
On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we consider Qatar's much-criticised construction industry and ask how safety is addressed in this city of perpetual high-rise building.
28 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.62
25 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.61
Four Arab countries have their eyes set on using nuclear energy to generate electricity, but various hurdles may slow their programmes.
23 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.60
As Egypt's Hepatitis C epidemic continues, health officials are calling for an overhaul of hospital practices and a public education programme to control its spread. Others say that, while a renewed focus on prevention is laudable, improved treatment is also needed.
18 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.58
17 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.57
15 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.56
11 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.55
The desperate plight of Syrians fleeing conflict does not end when they escape to Lebanon.
10 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.54
9 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.52
3 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.49
2 April 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.48
31 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.45
Nature Middle East speaks to a renowned geneticist who hopes his work tracing Lebanon's heritage will help build bridges between divided communities.
31 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.46
28 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.43
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26 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.41
25 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.35
21 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.38
A survey of health professionals in Lebanon shows that reporting of safety breaches is undermined by a culture of fear.
18 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.37
15 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.36
Widespread use of diesel power generators degrading air quality.
12 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.34
7 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.31
7 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.33
6 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.32
The fossilized tooth of a rare primate found in Egypt represents the existence of a species that was thought to have become extinct some four million years earlier.
5 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.28
5 March 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.29
26 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.27
Satellite images of fresh water stores in the north-central Middle East reveal a drastic drop in fresh water across Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran.
21 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.26
Archaeologists draw comparisons between the fall of the Akkadian empire more than 4,000 years ago and the crises in contemporary Syria.
18 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.25
Study highlights how Levant populations can trace their ancestors to an African father and European mother.
16 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.24
13 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.23
11 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.22
10 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.21
Female scientists with a range of expertise ranging from agriculture to mobile technology were honoured at an awards ceremony in Cairo this week.
9 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.20
The World Bank finds that a large trans-border project to channel water from the Red Sea to the shrinking Dead Sea is feasible environmentally and economically.
5 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.19
New initiative to provide free, open access, high-quality education materials in Arabic, with a focus on science and technology.
3 February 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.18
31 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.17
30 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.16
Poliovirus found in sewage samples in polio free Egypt has officials worried.
29 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.14
28 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.13
Opportunities to boost science exist in Egypt, but will not be enough alone to transform the country's research landscape, according to a new prestigious report.
21 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.10
21 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.9
Scientific surveys raise concerns about the living conditions of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip and their access to healthcare and food.
20 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.8
Two explosions struck the University of Aleppo on Tuesday killing scores of students and refugees taking shelter from ongoing violence.
17 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.6
14 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.5
8 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.3
4 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.1
IDEAL will help Lebanese universities secure grants, manage projects and market innovative research.
2 January 2013; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2013.182
The lack of a specific science research budget for Iraq's new fiscal year has researchers concerned that vital funds will be allocated to other sectors deemed more worthy.
19 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.179
17 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.178
Mars subsurface exploration technology brings new hopes of better characterizing groundwater in the hyper-arid deserts of the Middle East.
13 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.177
Several countries in the Middle East and North Africa are especially vulnerable to effects of climate change as extreme temperature events set to become the new norm.
11 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.175
A group of university students have launch an online radio station in Egypt dedicated to all things science.
9 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.172
9 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.174
5 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.170
The newly-mapped Arabian oryx genome should improve breeding programmes to increase diversity in surviving populations.
5 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.171
1 December 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.169
28 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.167
Fight for campus access symptomatic of larger problems facing scientific research.
23 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.164
A survey of refugees in southern Algeria finds obesity and malnourishment a problem among long-term refugees.
23 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.165
Decapitated and battered turtles washed up on the shores of a lake in northern Egypt has environmental groups and governmental teams looking for answers.
22 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.163
An Egyptian administrative court ruled on Sunday in favour of Nile University in its ongoing dispute with Zewail City for the right to call the Sheikh Zayed campus their own.
19 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.162
Ancient Egyptian embalmers may have adorned mummies to preserve an image of bodily completeness, but two artificial toes appear to have served a purpose, making them the earliest prosthetics.
18 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.161
14 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.160
12 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.159
11 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.157
Even though more women than men study science in the Arab world, they are vastly underrepresented in science careers.
8 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.156
7 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.155
5 November 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.152
Egypt's courts are today scheduled to rule on the legality of the committee which produced a new draft constitution. Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb believes adopting this draft would be a setback for education and science and calls for the committee to be replaced.
23 October 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.151
22 October 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.150
News, comments and summaries of all research published in Nature can now be read in Arabic in the new Nature Arabic Edition.
18 October 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.149
Smoking tobacco from water pipes may be as harmful as cigarettes, despite popular opinion.
17 October 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.148
14 October 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.146
11 October 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.145
A country's efforts to keep doctors and biomedical scientists after they qualify often fail owing to a lack of a clear strategy. Mohamed H. Sayegh and Kamal F. Badr argue they have developed a model in Lebanon, one which could be scaled up and implemented elsewhere.
4 October 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.143
Analysing ear-bones to track the journey of fish from juvenile to adults opens new opportunities for effective marine conservation.
27 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.141
20 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.136
Researchers document periods of drought across the Middle East from fossil pollen and charcoal from the Nile delta in Egypt.
20 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.137
Researchers design and engineer a surface that can allow liquids to boil without bubbling.
19 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.135
Despite having to send all of its expatriate researchers out of Syria due to the fighting there, ICARDA has managed to keep up its research programmes and safeguard data from years of research.
16 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.133
14 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.132
9 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.131
Researchers discover a rare form of hereditary autism that might be treatable by putting patients on a special diet.
7 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.130
3 September 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.127
Researchers keen to work in burgeoning, high-tech universities and research centres in Islamic countries must negotiate religious and ethical issues that have not been discussed in the past.
30 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.125
Researchers describe a devastating genetic development disorder.
28 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.124
26 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.122
The Algerian researcher Noureddine Melikechi is one of many Arab science researchers who had to leave his country to continue studying and pursue a bright career abroad.
22 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.119
22 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.120
Researchers have identified another mutation to the riboflavin transporter genes that causes Brown–Vialetto–Van Laere syndrome.
17 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.118
An archaeological site earmarked for development on the coast of downtown Beirut has angered preservationists. However, archaeologists suggest the site may have been wrongly identified in the first place.
16 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.116
Over half a million medieval pages from the British Library that focus on the Persian Gulf region will be digitized and made available in English and Arabic online for free.
12 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.114
9 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.111
Islamist academics are gaining power in the Middle East and North Africa. But to build science needs liberal input, argues Ehsan Masood.
9 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.112
The United Arab Emirates is set to be the first Arab country to build a nuclear power plant after approval from the country's nuclear regulator and securing a supply of uranium.
7 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.109
Designing new semiconductor polymers may overcome the inefficiency caused by "charge traps".
5 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.108
1 August 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.107
New advances in colloidal quantum dot technology open the way for super efficient solar cells.
31 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.106
26 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.105
Physicians in the Middle East should develop bespoke methods to treat psychiatric illness which address the region's cultural, ethical and genetic peculiarities.
24 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.103
A controversial award for life sciences from UNESCO sponsored by Africa's longest serving president has been awarded, despite strong opposition from human rights groups. The winners argue, however, that the prize may not be so detrimental for the developing world.
21 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.101
A new study from Lebanon indicates acute food contamination, prompting calls for legislation to outlaw unhygienic practices.
17 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.100
15 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.99
The genome of a hardy plant reveals the secrets of survival in stressful conditions.
12 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.98
8 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.96
5 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.95
2 July 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.92
Scientists have developed a DNA sequencing technique which can identify new disease-causing mutations and improve diagnosis.
26 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.91
Egypt's scientific community is hoping for a renaissance based on engineering and technology, ushered in by the election as president of an engineer with an academic background in material science.
25 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.90
While fossil fuel subsidies in Egypt are now making energy affordable to people, the large expenditure cost makes them unsustainable, and it is time for them to go, argues Lama El Hatow. The Egyptian government does not need to look afar for examples on how best to do it.
22 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.89
20 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.88
19 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.87
As governments and conservationist gather for the Rio Earth summit 2012, desert conservationists are calling on governments to stop neglecting desert ecosystems. Sarah Durant, a conservation biologist at the Zoological Society of London working to save the Saharan cheetah, explains what she found in the deserts of Africa and what needs to be done to help save them.
14 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.85
11 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.83
7 June 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.82
31 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.80
Initiative aims to find ways to protect farmland in Iraq from the rising levels of salt in soil.
27 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.78
A new gene mutation linked to defects in cilia motility.
21 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.77
Scientific research can be a driving force for development, but proper processes need to be implemented to ensure policymakers get the best scientific advice.
20 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.76
14 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.74
13 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.73
Researchers mapping underground water reserves in Africa find huge reservoirs, but warn this may not be a magic bullet solution to the continent's increasing need for fresh water.
12 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.72
9 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.70
8 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.69
Plants from the past may hold clues to producing food in the future — the genome of ancient cotton from Egypt could help guide the development of drought-tolerant crops.
7 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.68
With the first presidential elections in Egypt ever less than two months away, presidential hopefuls discuss how they will give education and scientific research a central role in their programmes to develop the country. But can they fulfill these ambitious promises?
6 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.67
Nature Editorial,
3 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.65
Newly discovered genetic variants affect brain size, suggesting they may have a role in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and depression.
3 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.66
Property dispute dogs Egypt's plans for a science city.
2 May 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.64
30 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.63
19 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.60
The newly sequenced genome of a species of bacteria from the Red Sea could pave the way for large-scale production of a rare anticancer drug.
18 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.59
A distinctive colour pattern in cattle is caused by a novel gene mutation mechanism.
17 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.56
Researchers set up a nation-wide study of dementia in Lebanon, hoping to better address the needs of people living with ageing-associated diseases.
17 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.57
12 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.55
Umbilical cords are in demand for therapies that exploit neonatal stem cells, but some private cell banks are accused of taking advantage of parents.
9 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.51
The Arab world cannot afford to ignore curiousity-driven basic research in favour of applied research, if the different states hope to produce an enlightened science culture at home.
8 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.52
4 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.49
Andrew Robinson discovers gems in a grand overview of ancient Egypt and the life of a pioneer in Egyptology.
4 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.50
2 April 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.46
30 March 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.44
Researchers demonstrate entangled photon emission suitable for quantum computers.
29 March 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.43
Participants put politics aside to find cash for construction of Middle-East synchrotron.
28 March 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.41
27 March 2012; | doi:10.1038/nmiddl