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When the Beads Line Up

Conserved elements reveal vital spots in the noncoding, regulatory, portions of the genome

Bacteria May Aid Anti-Cancer Immune Response

The findings of a new study may explain the microbiome-immunotherapy connection

Feeling Their Way: How Migrating Cell Clusters Choose a Path

Migrating embryonic cell groups sprout “fingers” that pull the rest of the cluster through tight junctures in the developing body

All the Buzz about Pairing Up

A physical model explains a peculiar pairing of tiny midges inside a swarm

Electron microscopy images representing different views of the MC4 receptor bound to setmelanotide, in complex with proteins activated by the binding

The Hunger Games: Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain

A 3D structure reveals how a unique molecular switch in our brain causes us to feel full – and may help develop improved anti-obesity drugs

lipids in hydrogel

Inspired by Cartilage

The clever addition of lipids to water-based hydrogels makes them excellent lubricants for biomedical uses

Electron microscopy images representing different views of the MC4 receptor bound to setmelanotide, in complex with proteins activated by the binding

The Hunger Games: Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain

A 3D structure reveals how a unique molecular switch in our brain causes us to feel full – and may help develop improved anti-obesity drugs

Inhibitory mouse neurons – viewed under a microscope

An Essential Balancing Act: Neurons Adapt to Stay Steady

A study of lab-grown neurons reveals a new regulatory mechanism for keeping the On-Off switches in our brain in balance

Smoke near Australia

How Bushfire Smoke Traveled Around the World

A study uncovers how some Australian fires produced a spreading stratospheric haze rivaling that of a volcanic eruption

Ocean Blooms

Dr. Flora Vincent talks about plankton, science outreach and her endless curiosity

Plant Microbiome Project Connects Students to Real-Time Research

High school students are out in the field, expanding our knowledge of an invisible ecosystem

Real Issues, Virtual Debate

Students from around the world argued two sides of COVID-19 policy

The “Bomb Peak” May Realign Date of an Ancient Volcanic Event

Weizmann scientists resolve a controversy surrounding an ancient olive branch

Ancient Hominins Used Fire to Make Stone Tools

A study of these tools suggests skilled control over heating flint to produce different forms

Prof. Meir Wilchek

An Affinity for Science

From refugee child to world-renowned scientist, Prof. Meir Wilchek opened doors to new techniques in research and industry around the globe

Our Customers Want Yellow Bananas

An interview with the CEO of Yeda, Dr. Opher Shapira, who took office in the midst of a pandemic and radical changes in the global economy

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Prof. Idit Shachar; Professor of Immunology and Head of the Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Gender Equality at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Photo: Yael Ilan

Paving the Way for the Future of Women Scientists

Electron microscopy images representing different views of the MC4 receptor bound to setmelanotide, in complex with proteins activated by the binding

The Hunger Games: Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain

Prof. Bat Sheva Eylon

Prof. Bat Sheva Eylon

Inhibitory mouse neurons – viewed under a microscope

An Essential Balancing Act: Neurons Adapt to Stay Steady

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The Hunger Games: Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain

How Bushfire Smoke Traveled Around the World

Advanced Mouse Embryos Grown Outside the Uterus

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