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A Rulebook for Living Cells

12.04.2018
Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
New research delves into the process by which small sequences of RNA – microRNAs – regulate the long ones
Zoomed-in xSPEN diffusion data arising from a human frontal lobe (dashed square regions) containing the optic nerve indicated by the yellow arrows

The X-SPENdables: Addressing the Most Challenging Tissues in Magnetic Resonance

21.02.2018
Lasers & Optics, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Chemistry, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
A new MRI method developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science improves our ability to study the brain and other non-homogeneous tissues
If, for example, the springy part forms a shelf in a rectangular container and the particle can “choose” to go either under or over the shelf, the transfer of energy becomes very efficient

The Notorious Piston and Other Problems

15.02.2018
Theoretical Physics, Math & Computer Science, Mathematics
New insight into the mathematics of fast- and slow-moving bodies
In large datasets, using the right algorithm is crucial

Asking the Easier Question

01.01.2018
Math & Computer Science, Mathematics
Mathematical proofs help explain why some computer algorithms are better than others for large data streams 
probability maps infotaxis and sociotaxis

Go Your Own Way: The Group Depends on It

19.10.2017
Brain & Behavior, Math & Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
A new model of collective behavior reveals how individuals contribute most efficiently
Harel, Oram, Sherman and Ahissar

Paying Attention to Reflexes

10.07.2017
Brain & Behavior, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
How does attention direct the subconscious actions of our sensory organs? 
Scientists discover a connection between the development of age-related macular degeneration and the intestinal microbiome

The Retina and the Microbiome

19.06.2017
Personalized Medicine, Nutrition, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Math & Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Scientists discover a connection between the development of age-related macular degeneration and the intestinal microbiome
Bread and Health: A Personal Matter

Bread and Health: A Personal Matter

07.06.2017
Personalized Medicine, Nutrition, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Math & Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
A new study reveals that there is no difference between the health effects of “wholesome” and white bread
David Harel

A Test for Artificial Odors

06.03.2017
Math & Computer Science
If you could smell roses online, should you trust your nose? 
Malaria vaccine

Programmed Proteins Might Help Prevent Malaria

26.01.2017
Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
A new approach to stabilizing protein structures could be key to an efficient vaccine

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