@abbas_ammad

Molecular Biologist | Entrepreneur | Consultant CEA | Alumni @EdinburghUni Tweets≠endorsements

 New York, USA
Joined August 2016
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Here’s my latest article on Pakistan’s agriculture in the face of climate change and water scarcity. I argue the urgent need for widespread adoption of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) in Pakistan and discuss how the government can play a pivotal role in making this transition possible.
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From Crisis to Cultivation: Reimagining Pakistan's Agriculture in a Water-Scarce Era

Pakistan’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is under unprecedented strain. With the country ranked among the most water-stressed nations globally, projected to face absolute water...

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How Genetics Explained My Coffee Struggles ☕💔 Ever wondered why coffee leaves you jittery and sleepless while others thrive on it? For me, it wasn’t just sensitivity—it was in my DNA. Here’s how I turned coffee from an enemy into an occasional joy. 🧵
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4/ Coffee isn’t inherently good or bad—it’s personal. Your DNA, lifestyle, and habits shape your experience. By understanding the science, I found a way to enjoy coffee without the overwhelm. ☕✨ What’s your coffee story? Fee free to share below!
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You can read full story here: medium.com/@ammad.abbas.khan…

Sleepless Nights and Racing Hearts: How Genetics Explained My Coffee Struggles

Image generated with Midjourney+author’s modification.

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Russel Vincent@RusselVincent256 Oct 2021
Brilliant @NatureRevGenet review on overlapping genes in all domains of life (plus viruses) and its modern day applications in #SynBio #Genomics
Paul Jaschke@PaulJaschke5 Oct 2021
Announcing our #Review in @NatureRevGenet on “Overlapping Genes in Natural and Engineered Genomes” with @Vawkstar @BowelCa! rdcu.be/cySvX We cover #gene overlaps across all domains of life and #viruses as well as their uses in #synbio #genomics #research & #engineering
Fig 1 from review showing overlapping genes and coding sequences in eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses.

ALT Fig 1 from review showing overlapping genes and coding sequences in eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses.

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Jonathan D G Jones@jonathandgjones27 Sep 2021
We are less skeptical of genetic engineering than assumed medicalxpress.com/news/2021-… via @medical_xpress

We are less skeptical of genetic engineering than assumed

We often hear that Swiss consumers want their agriculture to be free from genetic engineering. But consumer acceptance of genetically modified crops is likely to be higher than the media leads us to...

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Prof. Feynman
@ProfFeynman7 Sep 2021
1. Read and write more. 2. Don't hesitate to admit when you're wrong. 3. Be comfortable changing your opinion. 4. Find a mentor. 5. Stay teachable. 6. Make mistakes and learn. 7. Don't get offended easily. 8. Ask questions. 9. Spend time with nature. 10. Stay humble.
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I have created a world map for PhD students and postdocs, so that they can easily find #Plant and #GreenLineage #Photobiology labs around the world. You are welcome to add your lab! padlet.com/georomano/3hvegiz… #ISPP #YRSPP #PlantPhotobiology #PlantSci #Plantae

Plant Photobiology Labs

Plant (and green lineage) Photobiology Labs from around the world

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Just a quick reminder that today at 4 PM we (jointly with @Dr_AnnisR) are hosting @MExpositoAlonso for the Cell and Molecular Biology Programme Monday Seminar Series – 2020/21 "Locally-adaptive mutations and their relevance for climate change ecology" @InstMolPlantSci @SBSatEd
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Together with @RunsOnAir, Elena Monte, @photoadduct, Gabriela Toledo-Ortiz, @stevehernando and @Moreno_Romero_J we are co-editing a special topic on: "Light-Mediated Regulation of Plant Physiology" More info here: frontiersin.org/research-top…

Light-Mediated Regulation of Plant Physiology

Light is the primary source of energy for land plants. However, the scope of the interaction between light and plants is not limited to this. Several decades of research have shown that light affects...

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Excited to share this new work from our lab showing the impact of shade on plant carbon status, growth & development. Happy to have been part of it. Congrats to all the team from Edinburgh and Max Planck!
Johanna Krahmer@JohannaKrahmer10 Feb 2021
Very happy that our paper on metabolic flux and growth in phytochrome mutants is out! doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erab038

Phytochromes control metabolic flux, and their action at the seedling stage determines adult plant...

Phytochrome photoreceptors affect the synthesis rates of primary metabolites, and their action at the seedling stage is a key determinant of adult plant bi

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TrendsPlantSci@TrendsPlantSci9 Oct 2020
The End of Botany dlvr.it/RjJG0h
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Olivier Leroux@Oli4_Leroux21 Sep 2020
Virtual plant microscopy! The website is finally online: onlinemicroscopy.ugent.be. Take a look and let me know what you think. Please retweet :-). #microscopy #botany @ugent @ugent_fwe 1/4
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From the start of the 2021/22 academic year, international students will be able to apply for all UKRI-funded postgraduate studentships. Find out more: bit.ly/3l0YgoN
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Every now and then, its important to speak out, and UPSIGN core team is trying to circulate our response to certain media reports suggesting Pakistanis have greatly spread COVID. Article is called...BRITISH PAKISTANI ACADEMICS ASK TO STOP THE “COVID-19 BAME BLAME GAME”
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