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Nothing to Sneeze At

Nothing to Sneeze At

01.01.1996
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
A gene responsible for the production of an allergy-blocking protein has been discovered by the team of Prof. Israel Pecht at Weizmann Institute...
Tuberculosis Bacteria May Protect Against Autoimmune Disease

Tuberculosis Bacteria May Protect Against Autoimmune Disease

01.10.1995
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
A protein derived from the tuberculosis bacterium might protect against multiple sclerosis
Tumor Dependence on Blood Vessels Traced

Tumor Dependence on Blood Vessels Traced

01.10.1995
Cancer
A non-invasive MRI method shows how new blood vessel development feeds tumor growth
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

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