Math & Computer Science

Segal and Slutskin

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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