Research Publications
36 local papers · 20 newly discovered · 2020–2026
36
Total Publications
15
Saudi-Lead Papers
25
2024–2026 Papers
6
Research Categories
36 papers
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2025 Saudi-lead
Geographical distribution, genetic diversity, and environmental adaptations of dromedary camel breeds in Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim MA, Tolone M, Barbato M, et al.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
WGS of 63 camel genomes; higher diversity in mountain ecotypes, lower in coastal populations.
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2024 Saudi-lead
Genome-Wide Association Study for High Milk Yield in Saudi Arabian Dromedary using Whole Genome Sequencing
Alsubaie FM, Ibrahim MA, Wani SY, et al.
Advances in Agriculture
8.7M SNPs → 28 significant loci in 6 genes on 61 Majaheem camels.
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2024
Positive selection footprints and haplotype distribution in the genome of dromedary camels
Bahbahani H, Alfoudari A, et al.
Animal
36 candidate regions / 87 genes under positive selection across 185 haplotype blocks.
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2024
A comprehensive map of copy number variations in dromedary camels based on whole genome sequence data
Bahbahani H, et al.
Scientific Reports
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2024
Long-range linkage disequilibrium events on the genome of dromedary camels as a signal of epistatic and directional positive selection
Bahbahani H.
Heliyon
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2023
Assessing genetic diversity and defining signatures of positive selection on the genome of dromedary camels from the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula
Al Abri M, et al.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
No DOI
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2023
Signatures of purifying selection and site-specific positive selection on the mitochondrial DNA of dromedary camels
Bahbahani H, et al.
Mitochondrion
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2022
Homogeneity of Arabian Peninsula dromedary camel populations with signals of geographic distinction based on whole genome sequence data
Bahbahani H, et al.
Scientific Reports
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2022
Refining the Camelus dromedarius Myostatin Gene Polymorphism through Worldwide Whole-Genome Sequencing
Bruno S, Landi V, Senczuk G, et al.
Animals
183 dromedary WGS samples worldwide; 99 variants (77 SNPs + 22 indels) at MSTN ±5 kb.
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2021
Genomic prediction for growth using a low-density SNP panel in dromedary camels
Bitaraf Sani M, et al.
Scientific Reports
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2025
Importance of predicted camel NRAP exon 4 for environmental adaptation using a mouse model
Lee SY, Lee BY, Lim B, et al.
Animal Genetics
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2024 Saudi-lead
Genomic signatures of positive selection in Awarik dromedary camels from southwestern of Saudi Arabia
Almathen F.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
WGS-based positive selection scan of Awarik breed. ENA BioProject PRJEB47650.
Genomics & Pop. Genetics2022 Saudi-lead
Genetic structure of Arabian Peninsula dromedary camels revealed three geographic groups
Almathen F, Bahbahani H, et al.
Animal Genetics
Three geographic groupings across the Arabian Peninsula.
No DOI
Milk & Proteomics2026 Saudi-lead
Proteomic Analysis Comparing Effect of Feeding Practices on the Milk Fat Globule Membrane Proteins from Camelus dromedarius
Masood A, Alanazi IO, Alfadda AA, et al.
Foods
Milk & Proteomics2020 Saudi-lead
Comparative Analysis of Milk Fat Globular Membrane (MFGM) Proteome between Saudi Arabia Camelus dromedary Safra and Wadha Breeds
Sabha BH, Masood A, Alanazi IO, et al.
Molecules
Milk & Proteomics2024 Saudi-lead
History of a dairy camel (NAQA) and machine milking in Saudi Arabia; challenges and prospective
Abdullah HM, Sheikh A.
Tropical Animal Health and Production
Milk & Proteomics2024
An updated comprehensive review of camel milk: composition, therapeutic properties, and industrial applications
Khaliq A, Mishra AK, et al.
Food Bioscience
Milk & Proteomics2025
Beyond nutrition: Exploring immune proteins, bioactive peptides, and allergens in cow and Arabian camel milk
Multiple authors.
Food Chemistry
Camel milk lacks β-lactoglobulin (β-Lg), the major bovine-milk allergen.
Milk & Proteomics2025
A new insight into the exosome protein and lipid composition in camel colostrum and mature milk
Ming L, Yi L, Ai Y, Ji R.
Food Chemistry: X
Disease & Pathology2025 Saudi-lead
Ongoing Evolution of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, Saudi Arabia, 2023–2024
Hassan AM, et al.
Emerging Infectious Diseases
18% of 51 sequenced camel samples co-infected with HCoV-229E-related CoV and MERS-CoV.
Disease & Pathology2025 Saudi-lead
Clinical insights on paratuberculosis in Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius): A review
Tharwat M, Ali H, et al.
Open Veterinary Journal
Disease & Pathology2024 Saudi-lead
Epidemiological insights into paratuberculosis in camels in Saudi Arabia
Al Naeem A, Salem M, et al.
PLOS One
Disease & Pathology2026 Saudi-lead
Cutaneous and subcutaneous mass lesions in camels (Camelus dromedarius): diagnostic features and treatment outcomes
Tharwat M, et al.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
213 dromedary camels examined (Sep 2023–Aug 2024); non-neoplastic lesions 60.87%.
Disease & Pathology2024 Saudi-lead
Morphological and molecular identification of Eimeria rajasthani (Coccidia) in dromedary camel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Shaebi EM, et al.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Disease & Pathology2026
The impact of parasitic diseases on dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) welfare: a comprehensive review
Nawaz, Tharwat M.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Disease & Pathology2024
Biphasic MERS-CoV Incidence in Nomadic Dromedaries with Putative Transmission to Humans, Kenya, 2022–2023
Ogoti BM, Riitho V, et al.
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Disease & Pathology2024
Molecular detection of zoonotic tick-borne pathogens in ticks collected from camels and wild rodents as reservoirs
Yousery A, Soliman DE, et al.
Veterinary Research Communications
Metagenomics2025 Saudi-lead
Extensive novel diversity and phenotypic associations in the dromedary camel microbiome via deep metagenomics and machine learning
Mubaraki FA.
PLOS One
55 camel gut microbiomes shotgun-sequenced; novel MAG catalog; ML models predict age, diet, captivity.
Metagenomics2024 Saudi-lead
Molecular detection of ruminal micro-flora and micro-fauna in Saudi Arabian camels: Effects of season and region
Abdullah HM, et al.
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Metagenomics2025
Metagenomic analysis of the camel rumen archaeome and its functional potential
Multiple authors.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Metagenomics2023
Composition of the rumen archaeal community of growing camels fed different concentrate levels
Rabee AE, Askar AR.
International Microbiology
Metagenomics2021
Characterizing rumen microbiota and CAZyme profile of Indian dromedary camel in response to different roughages
Hinsu AT, Tulsani NJ, et al.
Scientific Reports
Multi-omics2021
Multiomic analysis of the Arabian camel kidney reveals a role for cholesterol in water conservation
Alvira-Iraizoz F, Gillard BT, et al.
Communications Biology
Kidney transcriptomics + proteomics; cholesterol pathway central to water conservation physiology.
Reviews2026 Saudi-lead
Evaluation of genetic studies on camels in Saudi Arabia: traits, tools, and applications
Multiple authors.
Tropical Animal Health and Production
Reviews2022
Structural and functional genomics in Old World camels — where do we stand and where to go
Burger PA, et al.
Animal Frontiers
Reviews2025
Worldwide camel meat and products: production, consumption patterns, market evolution, and supply chain effectiveness
Multiple authors.
Meat Science
No DOI