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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

15.04.2021
Structural Biology, Brain & Behavior, Nutrition, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
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

22.03.2021
Materials Science, Biochemistry
The clever addition of lipids to water-based hydrogels makes them excellent lubricants for biomedical uses
Evolved to Stop Bacteria, Designed for Stability

Evolved to Stop Bacteria, Designed for Stability

15.03.2021
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
New proteins, created through long-distance collaboration, might lead to the reversal of antibiotic resistance in certain bacteria 
Prof. Meir Wilchek

An Affinity for Science

11.03.2021
Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Benefiting Humanity, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
From refugee child to world-renowned scientist, Prof. Meir Wilchek opened doors to new techniques in research and industry around the globe
Solving a 140-Year-Old Riddle

Solving a 140-Year-Old Riddle

17.02.2021
Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
Profs. Leslie Leiserowitz and  Meir Lahav will be awarded this year's Wolf Prize in Chemistry
Making Heads and Tails of Mucus Assembly

Making Heads and Tails of Mucus Assembly

14.12.2020
Structural Biology
Discovering the molecular elegance of a sticky substance we take for granted may lead to better protection against infections and inflammation 
Chaperones Do the Two-Step

Chaperones Do the Two-Step

03.12.2020
Structural Biology, Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Understanding how certain proteins work as a team could shed new light on the way cells defend themselves against neurodegenerative disease
Freezing with Lasers Creates Aligned Ice Crystals

Freezing with Lasers Creates Aligned Ice Crystals

12.10.2020
Nano Physics, Materials Science
Supercooled water zapped in just the right way enabled perfect control over the process
Ancient Hominins Used Fire to Make Stone Tools

Ancient Hominins Used Fire to Make Stone Tools

05.10.2020
Robotics and Machine Learning, Materials Science, Scientific Archaeology
A study of these tools suggests skilled control over heating flint to produce different forms
Dropping in: How Street-Corner Organelles Come Together

Dropping in: How Street-Corner Organelles Come Together

15.09.2020
Structural Biology
Synthetic cells reveal the secrets of protein affinity in living cells

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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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Electron microscopy images representing different views of the MC4 receptor bound to setmelanotide, in complex with proteins activated by the binding
15.04.2021
The Hunger Games: Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain
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18.03.2021
How Bushfire Smoke Traveled Around the World
A mouse embryo grown for 6 days outside the uterus is stained at the end point (day 11) for markers of development
17.03.2021
Advanced Mouse Embryos Grown Outside the Uterus