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Joined August 2016
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17 Feb 2025
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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6 Dec 2024
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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6 Dec 2024
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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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
6 Oct 2021
Brilliant @NatureRevGenet review on overlapping genes in all domains of life (plus viruses) and its modern day applications in #SynBio #Genomics
5 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
ALT Fig 1 from review showing overlapping genes and coding sequences in eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses.
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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
27 Sep 2021
We are less skeptical of genetic engineering than assumed medicalxpress.com/news/2021-… via @medical_xpress
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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
7 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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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
8 Nov 2019
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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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
28 Jun 2021
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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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
15 Jun 2021
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…
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10 Feb 2021
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!
10 Feb 2021
Very happy that our paper on metabolic flux and growth in phytochrome mutants is out!
doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erab038
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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
21 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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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
20 Aug 2020
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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Dr. Ammad Abbas Khan retweeted
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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