Immunology

Three-dimensional structure of the neurohypophysis in a zebrafish embryo (the nerve fibers and blood vessels are genetically tagged with fluorescent proteins). This brain area provides an interface between nerve cells (green), arteries (purple) and veins (red)

Close Encounters of the Brain and Blood

04.01.2012

Brain & Behavior, Cancer, Immunology, Evolution and Development

A surprising new function is discovered for the “hormone of love.”

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

Electron microscope image of an effector cell inserting several appendages through endothelial cell membranes

Hide and Seek Signals

15.12.2011

Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Keeping chemical signals inside the cells lining blood vessels ensures that only specially trained immune cells will find them

Three-dimensional structure of the neurohypophysis in a zebrafish embryo (the nerve fibers and blood vessels are genetically tagged with fluorescent proteins). This brain area provides an interface between nerve cells (green), arteries (purple) and veins (red)

A Hormone Ensures its Future

02.11.2011

Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology

Scientists reveal the structure of a brain area where hormones that regulate vital body processes pass into the blood.

Prof. Zelig Eshhar. New approach to fighting cancer

Universal Immunity

04.10.2011

Cancer, Immunology

Pools of donor immune cells could reduce the cost and expand the applications of an experimental cancer treatment.

Bit.flow | Julius Popp. Installation, 2004-2008

Information Trail

13.09.2011

Millions of immune cells are on the move in our bodies, passing on information about possible threats along the way

Altar | Oren Eliav. Oil on canvas, 145x260, 2010

The Health Patrol

12.09.2011

Revealing what makes B cells migrate from one organ to another may suggest new treatments for leukemia

cellular steam release valve

Molecular Release Valve

17.08.2011

Biochemistry, Immunology

An inflammatory signal contains its own shut-down mechanism

Universal Donor Immune Cells

Universal Donor Immune Cells

24.07.2011

Cancer, Immunology

An approach developed at the Weizmann Institute could make a cancer therapy cheaper and more effective

Immune System Release Valve

Immune System Release Valve

25.05.2011

Biochemistry, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Weizmann Institute scientists reveal a new mechanism for keeping inflammation in check

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