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From Plato to Grinvald

From Plato to Grinvald

01.05.1995
Brain & Behavior
Prof. Amiram Grinvald's research is the latest word in our understanding of vision
Improved Bone Marrow Transplants in Leukemia Patients

Improved Bone Marrow Transplants in Leukemia Patients

01.05.1995
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Potentially life-saving bone marrow transplants are carried out on the first leukemia patients
Operation of Major Breast Cancer Drug Explained

Operation of Major Breast Cancer Drug Explained

01.05.1995
Cancer
How does a drug that can't kill tumors in a lab dish shrink them in breast cancer patients?
DNA

DNA "Repair Enzymes" Tricked into Producing Mutations

01.10.1994
Biochemistry
Enzymes that repair DNA damage may end up preserving mutations in certain situations, according to new research
Greater Role for Weizmann Institute in Human Genome Project

Greater Role for Weizmann Institute in Human Genome Project

01.10.1994
Genetics
Thanks to new resources and facilities, the Weizmann Institute is poised to become a full partner in the Human Genome Project
Morphine Effect on Key Brain Mechanism Determined

Morphine Effect on Key Brain Mechanism Determined

01.10.1994
Brain & Behavior
A Weizmann Institute scientist reveals previously unrecognized brain chemistry of morphine addiction
Compound to be Tested on AIDS Patients

Compound to be Tested on AIDS Patients

01.10.1994
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
A plant-derived anti-viral compund is being tested on AIDs patients
High-Level Biosafety Laboratory Established

High-Level Biosafety Laboratory Established

01.05.1994
Molecular and Cell Biology
A new biohazard lab will provide a safe research environment to researchers, hospitals and biomedical companies
Mysteries of Embryo Development Probed

Mysteries of Embryo Development Probed

01.05.1994
Molecular and Cell Biology
A new approach to microscopy enables researchers to follow embryonic cells and cellular adhesion
Mechanism of Blood Pressure Regulation Clarified

Mechanism of Blood Pressure Regulation Clarified

01.05.1994
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
A control mechanism for sodium channels in the kidneys may aid in formulating drugs for hypertension

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The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked among the World’s Top Ten Academic Institutions
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