Council of Universities Affairs to Celebrate Saudi Founding Day
The Council of Universities Affairs has circulated to university presidents and deans of private colleges to organize four- day celebration programs on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day, reported News 24.
The Council emphasized the need to adhere to the approved identity for this occasion and any updates from the Ministry of Culture and the official website for the Founding Day.
It added that events and activities should be documented and final and statistical reports should be submitted.
Saudi Founding Day
The Founding Day, which falls on February , 22, marks the establishment of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Muhammad bin Saud.
The Founding Day is a commemoration of the three centuries-old Saudi Arabia, highlighting its historical and civilizational depth.
It celebrates its diverse cultural heritage, and honors those who have contributed to serving the nation, including imams, kings, and citizens.
The Kingdom has always been keen to celebrate this day to strengthen the national unity of the Saudis and strengthen relations between the leaders and the people.
Every year, this day pays tribute to the resilience of the first Saudi state which served as the founding stone of today’s colossal Kingdom.
Saudi Universities’ Breakthroughs
Taibah University in Medina recently made a significant scientific breakthrough. They discovered a gene that causes severe deformities in newborns’ hearts, brains, and spinal cords.
This landmark discovery was led by Dr. Naif AlMontashiri, head of the Genetic Diseases and Disorders Center at the university. His team’s research focused on the VANGL2 gene. They found it is essential for the development of critical organs during early fetal growth.
Key Case Study, Research Methodology
A particular case involving a family with two deceased infants was pivotal in this discovery. These infants had suffered severe brain and heart deformities. Genetic analysis revealed that a mutation in the VANGL2 gene was responsible.
This mutation, inherited in a recessive manner, was identified for the first time in humans. To further understand the mutation’s impact, Dr. AlMontashiri’s team employed a unique approach.
They used zebrafish, a common model organism in genetic studies. By introducing the same mutation into these fish, researchers observed similar deformities. This affirmed the mutation’s role in the disease affecting the deceased children.
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