Genetics

Encounter on the way up. Dr. Elazar (Eli) Zelzer and Prof. Steve Weiner

The Genetic Roots of Bone

01.11.2005

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, Structural Biology

When Genetics Encounters Chemistry: Dr. Elazar Zelzer and Prof. Steve Weiner put their heads together to check the genetic process, on...

Left to right: Prof. Ed Bayer, Jonathan Caspi, Rachel Haimovitz, Ilit Noach, Alon Karpol, Hadar Gilary, Dr. Ely Morag and Dr. Yoav Barak. Designer cellular machinery

Dr. Weizmann’s Bug Strikes Again

02.10.2005

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Genetics, Environment

A new version of an old cellular machine might help decompose garbage

Left to right: Dr. Atan Gross, Iris Kamer, Dr. Rachel Sarig, Limor Regev, Galia Oberkovitz, Dr. Hagit Niv and Dr. Yehudit Zaltsman. Cellular self-check

Double Agent

02.10.2005

Biochemistry, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

One protein is recruited to aid in both cell death and survival

MRI image: High levels of Ferritin show up in red, low levels in blue

Ironing Genes

02.10.2005

Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

A cellular iron storage molecule can double as a spy

Embryonic Law and Order

Embryonic Law and Order

01.05.2005

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics

A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals how fruit fly embryos impose order in early development

Researchers find new method for mapping gene expression in MRI

Researchers find new method for mapping gene expression in MRI

01.05.2005

Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

New findings show an iron storage molecule in the cell can serve as an advanced tool for mapping gene expression. Future gene therapy may use a...

The 3-D structure of the PON1 enzyme. The main section, in red, is the scaffold of the enzyme and is responsible for PON1’s primary function, while the blue and gray segments can undergo mutation and endow PON1 with additional, promiscuous functions

Betting on the Side

01.05.2005

Biochemistry, Evolution and Development, Genetics

In the high-stakes game of evolution, some proteins hedge their bets

A view of the spliceosome showing internal details

Splice of Life

01.05.2005

Biochemistry, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology

Scientists reveal the structure of a cellular machine that pieces together bits of gene code

Dr. Yitzhak Pilpel. Gene team

Send in the Substitutes

01.05.2005

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

If gene activities were football games, the substitute players would come from the nearest basketball team

Backups for the Gene Team

Backups for the Gene Team

01.03.2005

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Weizmann Institute Scientists discover how substitutions are made for injured genes

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We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

Dendrites that developed in a tin battery, seen under an electronic microscope. Source: Shakked Schwartz and Ayan Maity

On the Way to Building Better Batteries

Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity

Ants vs. Humans: Putting Group Smarts to the Test

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We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity

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