Immunology

Regulatory factor hierarchy: The highest level (top) determines a cell’s basic identity; the second (middle) shapes its properties; the third (bottom) activates genes according to changing conditions

Uncovering the Genome’s Regulatory Code

09.09.2012

Personalized Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics

A new, automated method for mapping protein-DNA interactions may lead to advances in personalized medicine

Electron micrograph of bacteriophages Image: Dr Graham Beards, Wikimedia Commons

Helpful Bacteria, Harmful Viruses

17.07.2012

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

The beneficial bacteria in our guts are open to attack from viruses

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

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

Hidden Passage

30.01.2012

Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology

Hidden “exit signs” ensure that only certain white blood cells can find them.

Prof. Irun Cohen, DiaPep 227 developer

Phase III Clinical Trials of Diabetes Treatment

30.01.2012

Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Yeda Technology Transfer, Biotechnology

Initial results show higher pancreas function after two years of treatment

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.

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