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The Body’s Main (Cellular) Squeeze

13.09.2021
Molecular and Cell Biology
The secrets of “professional secretor” cells: how they stay in shape
The nucleus of a fruit fly larva’s muscle cell. The long chains of DNA (red) are attached to the nuclear lamina (green) – the inner layer of the nuclear membrane

On the Outskirts of the Nucleus

05.09.2021
Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics
A novel imaging method reveals a surprising arrangement of DNA in the cell’s nucleus
SARS-CoV-2 infected cells

Making Cells Talk Again

26.08.2021
Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics
How SARS-CoV-2 jams an important cellular communications channel and what can be done to restore it
Illustration of SARS-CoV-2 attaching to an ACE2 receptor located on the host cell's membrane. Source: Shutterstock

Putting a Super Cork on the Coronavirus

18.08.2021
Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Therapeutic approach developed by Weizmann Institute scientists could spell new hope in the battle against COVID-19 
The Egyptian fruit bat in three dimensional flight. Photo: Steve Gettle; Design: Maayan Visuals

When the Brain’s GPS Goes Off the Grid

11.08.2021
Brain & Behavior
A new study on bats reveals an unexpected representation of three-dimensional space in the brain
Maskit Golan, "Isolation and staring at the horizon during COVID-19"

“Emotional COVID-19”: How the Global Pandemic Affected the Mental Well-Being of Israelis

08.08.2021
Life Sciences, Brain & Behavior
Using comprehensive digital questionnaires, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers map out the impact that COVID-19 has had on the levels of...
Illustration: Yuval Robichek

Calling through the DNA Wire

05.08.2021
Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Genetics
Proteins communicating through the DNA molecule constitute a newly discovered genetic "switch"
(l-r) Prof. Amos Tanay, Dr. Yoav Mayshar, Dr. Markus Mittnenzweig and Dr. Yonatan Stelzer. Orchestrated ensembles

Life’s Moving Picture

29.07.2021
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Stem Cells, Systems Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics
Reconstructing the intricate process of embryonic development one cellular frame at a time
Gene editing. Image: Shutterstock

Cracking the Code of a Natural RNA Editor

27.07.2021
Personalized Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics
Newly discovered editing rule may be exploited to correct genetic defects
Stem cells dividing in the bone marrow. Photo credit: Shutterstock

New Blood

15.07.2021
Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Cells lacking a “death” receptor make for a better transplant

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Illustration of SARS-CoV-2 attaching to an ACE2 receptor located on the host cell's membrane. Source: Shutterstock
18.08.2021
Putting a Super Cork on the Coronavirus
The Egyptian fruit bat in three dimensional flight. Photo: Steve Gettle; Design: Maayan Visuals
11.08.2021
When the Brain’s GPS Goes Off the Grid
Maskit Golan, "Isolation and staring at the horizon during COVID-19"
08.08.2021
“Emotional COVID-19”: How the Global Pandemic Affected the Mental Well-Being of Israelis