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المملكة: A Saudi researcher fulfills discoveries in the field of old DNA and dreams of establishing a research center in the Kingdom


Saudi researcher Hanin Ahmed achieved a prominent scientific achievement after publishing the results of her study on the genetic diversity of old grains in a magazine "Nature" International Scientific, one of the most prominent specialized magazines, to prove its worth as a promising Saudi researcher in the field of genome, and within a scientific journey that started with childhood passion and ended with qualitative contributions that preach With a promising future for the Kingdom in the ancient DNA. href =" target ="_Blank"> Hidden worlds that are not seen with the abstract eye. She says this scientific amazement She accompanied her in her career. Introduce graduate studies programs at Taibah University in the end of its university stage, and she says: "What made me decide my decision to join Kaost is its unique and stimulating environment. The opportunity to work with researchers from various backgrounds, engaging in multidisciplinary research projects, and belonging to a communicable society of minds that are passionate about science, invaluable things. Kaost was the natural choice for me"

Deeper in vegetable genome thanks to the encouragement and support she found from its scientific supervisor, Hanin deepened in vegetable genome, and its doctoral research focused on studying the genome of the qualitative census and the evolutionary history of two types of ancient grains: African millet (Phonio), which is a traditional crop of West Africa and has promising possibilities in agriculture Dry, Whever wheat (wild wheat), which is the first type of wheat that was domesticated about 10,000 years ago, and played a pivotal role in the genesis of agriculture. "We have achieved important discoveries in the genetic jinome in the qualitative census of grains. For example, our results showed that the genetic diversity of millet is affected by the ethnic and social distribution in West Africa, which indicates that social factors leave their mark on genome patterns. Our study of the single -seed wheat also helped us to understand the role of genetic interventions (INTROGRESSIONS) in forming the census structure and genetic diversity of this type of wheat, which sheds light on how wheat adapts during the early stages of cultivation". "Kaost not only gave me the tools and opportunities for a passionate scientific adventure, but also contributed to developing my personality for the better. The various environment, which brings together people of multiple nationalities and backgrounds, is coupled with distinguished quality of living, made an exceptional atmosphere. For me it was an unforgettable personal and scientific growth journey". "Anthropology and Genesis Center in Toulouse" (CAGT) in France. Current on the complete genome sequence of more than a thousand samples of old and modern horses covering four continents. Through this project, it seeks to reveal the genetic structure of horse breeds, and to determine the timing and sources of genetic hybridization between them. "A promising scientific treasure". "Ibn Rushd after the doctorate" Provided by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaost), a competitive fellowship aimed at enabling distinguished Saudi researchers to acquire research experience in globally prestigious institutions, and providing the initial funding necessary to launch an independent academic march centered on research and higher education. The colleagues in this program are supported by a scientific supervisor from Kaost, in addition to the possibility of using its modern international -level facilities. Old. "Helmy is the establishment of the ancient DNA research center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I would like to be at the forefront of efforts to build national tools and experience". "The Arabian Peninsula has its strategic location, which makes it a meeting point between ancient civilizations and historical empires, which gives it a distinguished position in the history of mankind. Although genetic studies in the region are still in its early stages, the future carries promising horizons for unprecedented discoveries. I strive to be at the heart of this bright future, and to support my research and exploration in a way that contributes to strengthening the Kingdom’s efforts to become a pioneering center in science and technology, and to enhance its global presence in the field of discoveries and scientific research"

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