Life Sciences

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.

Experimental apparatus for recording neural activity directly from the olfactory receptor neurons lining the olfactory epithelium in the nasal passages. Photo by Martin Kollar

New Organizing Principle for Our Sense of Smell

26.09.2011

Brain & Behavior

The smell receptors in our noses are arranged in logical patterns according to pleasantness

As compared to the control brain (top), the autistic brain (bottom) shows weaker inter-hemispheric synchronization in several areas, particularly the superior temporal gyrus (light blue) and the inferior frontal gyrus (red)

Identifying Autism Early

19.09.2011

Brain & Behavior

A new biological marker for autism may enable early diagnosis

Untitled (installation #3), from the Crystal Habit series | Assaf Evron. Archival inkjet print, 2010

Trojan Horse Ride

13.09.2011

Viruses & Microorganisms, Structural Biology

When a mimivirus forcibly ejects its genetic material into a cell, it sends along building materials to make a “virus factory”

The Insomniac City Cycles | Ran Slavin. Still from film, 2004-2009

Dancing with the Light

13.09.2011

Biochemistry, Plants and Agriculture

On the molecular scale, plants are in constant motion as they adapt to a changing environment

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

Han-Hai | Sabine Kacunko. Still from an interactive video installation, October 2009

The Upside of Self-Cannibalism

12.09.2011

Cellular “trash haulers” are assembled on the spot through a unique membrane fusion process

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

fMRI

Thanks for the Memories

29.08.2011

Brain & Behavior

Weizmann Institute scientists track brain activity as false memories are formed

Scale Models

Scale Models

22.08.2011

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics

How do organisms keep everything in proportion as they grow and develop?

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Illustration by Yael Leibovitch and Simone Dell’Ariccia

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Dendrites that developed in a tin battery, seen under an electronic microscope. Source: Shakked Schwartz and Ayan Maity

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We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

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