Chemistry

Cabbage looper caterpillar in its native habitiat. Image: David Cappaert, Michigan State University

Proof of Principle

24.07.2012

Structural Biology

Moth larva show their potential for producing human proteins

Iron pyrite. Photo: Thinkstock

Fools’ Gold Found to Regulate Oxygen

23.07.2012

Planetary Science, Environment, Chemistry

The sulfur-based chemistry of iron pyrite may play a major role in atmospheric oxygen concentrations

(l-r) Profs. Benjamin Geiger and Joachim Spatz

Synthetic Cells Stand In for the Real Thing

23.05.2012

Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Materials Science

A biologist and a materials scientist create a new approach to understanding living cell mechanics

The molecular structure of Spanish flu protein (hemagglutin) bound to a computationally designed protein (green). The designed protein binds the viral protein tightly and with high specificity, blocking the protein's function and neutralizing viral infectivity

Matchmaker

23.05.2012

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology

A new method of redesigning protein molecules may yield novel drugs.

Prof. David Milstein recieves the Israel Prize. In the recieving line (from third from left): Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar, President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin and Chief Justice Asher Grunis

Israel Prize to Prof. David Milstein

15.05.2012

Space & Physics, Chemistry

Milstein is recognized for his environmentally-friendly catalysts

Israel Structural Proteomics Center (ISPC) illustration

At the Core

15.05.2012

Biochemistry, Structural Biology

Israel’s leadership in structural biology leads to the establishment of an Instruct Core Centre

Earthquake damage: occurs when ruptures propagate at the speed of sound

The Science of the Slow Slip

25.03.2012

Space & Physics, Environment, Materials Science

What distinguishes slow, silent earthquakes from the big shaking kind?

Left: Natural control mechanism blocks the enzyme's zinc active site. Right: Novel antibody works as effectively as the natural control mechanism

Immune System Tricks

19.03.2012

Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology

A synthetic molecule causes a useful immune response in mice

Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

05.03.2012

Environment, Energy, Materials Science

A new textbook presents a comprehensive view of a highly diverse field.

European Integrated Structural Biology Infrastructure Launching

European Integrated Structural Biology Infrastructure Launching

23.02.2012

Biochemistry, Structural Biology

The Weizmann Institute is one of seven Instruct Core Centres

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Dr. Omer Kneller (left) and Chen Mor direct a laser beam before it enters the experimental setup. The experiment required a powerful laser beam that could produce exceptionally short, attosecond light pulses. Photo: Noa Yaffe

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Staphylococcus bacteria

New Immune Mechanism Revealed in the Cellular Trash

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New Immune Mechanism Revealed in the Cellular Trash

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Training Future Physician-Scientists: The Weizmann Institute Receives Approval for a New Medical School