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Correlations between various “cis” and “trans” effects on gene expression, under different conditions. The correlations range from high (red) to low (blue)

The Secrets of Hybrid Vigor

01.10.2009
Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics
Gene interactions explain how hybrids can differ from both parents
(l-r) Prof. Yitzhak Pilpel, Dr. Orna Dahan and Amir Mitchell. Lessons from evolution

It Pays to Plan Ahead

01.10.2009
Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics
  Bacteria "learn" conditioned responses through evolution
Mouse embryo skeleton showing sites of initial bone formation (stained red) and cartilage (green and blue), which will later be replaced by bone

Outside Influences

01.10.2009
Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics
Do developing organs give each other directions?
(l-r) Prof. Yosef Yarden and Dr. Yaron Mosesson. In the bubble

Cancer’s Ins and Outs

01.10.2009
Cancer
Cells missing a recycling mechanism get trapped in a cancer-causing cycle
Dr. Elad Schneidman.

Combining Minds

01.10.2009
Brain & Behavior, Math & Computer Science
Neurons seem to practice group behavior, according to new research
Prof. Dan Tawfik. Saving mutations

Picking Up Speed

01.10.2009
Biochemistry
Protein "babysitters" could speed up evolution in the lab
Dr. Oren Schuldiner. Early pruning for proper growth

Tending the Brain’s Garden

01.10.2009
Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics
Dr. Oren Schuldiner is revealing how the developing brain is sculpted
(l-r) Dr. R’ada Massarwa, Prof. Ben-Zion Shilo and Dr. Eyal Schejter. On the secreting edge

The Organ Underground

01.10.2009
Molecular and Cell Biology
A unique cable system directs substances to the exits of secretory cells
Clinging for Dear Life

Clinging for Dear Life

01.10.2009
Biochemistry
A rare disease sheds light on back-up DNA repair
Built to Fold

Built to Fold

01.10.2009
Genetics
A universal genetic "code-within-a-code"

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

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

On the Way to Building Better Batteries

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Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity

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