Chemistry

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

Non-polarized cell six hours after seeding onto a compliant fibronectin-coated substrate. Yellow shows paxillin, a protein associated with focal adhesions

Touching Ground

16.01.2012

Space & Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Chemistry

Sticky cells take their cues from the surface they adhere to

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

New Antibodies Treat Autoimmune Disease in Mice

26.12.2011

Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Organic Chemistry

Institute scientist “trick” the body into blocking an enzyme that abets disease processes

Illustration of nanowires growing along nanogrooves

Getting Nanowires into the Groove

14.11.2011

Nanoscience, Materials Science

An accidental discovery with carbon nanotubes could lead to new and better semiconductor nanowires

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Ada Yonath, photographed for the L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science, 2008. Credit: Micheline Pelletier/Corbis

Prof. Ada Yonath, Nobel Laureate and a Model of Scientific Perseverance, Has Passed Away

Credit: XENON Collaboration/Luigi Di Carlo

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Prof. Ada Yonath, Nobel Laureate and a Model of Scientific Perseverance, Has Passed Away

A New Window on the Universe: Solar Neutrinos Measured at Record-Low Energies

When the Gut Can’t Forget: A New Mechanism Promoting Inflammatory Bowel Disease