Molecular and Cell Biology

Wrap Stars

Wrap Stars

01.10.2007

Molecular and Cell Biology

A newly-discovered means of nerve cell communication may point the way to treatments for neurodegenerative disease

A Code Is Born

A Code Is Born

01.10.2007

Theoretical Physics, Systems Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics

When did random proteins begin to make sense?

Protein Ups and Downs

Protein Ups and Downs

01.10.2007

Space & Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

A unique biological switch allows researchers to observe the actions of any protein in the cell

Found in Translation

Found in Translation

01.10.2007

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Genetic synonyms may encode the same amino acids, but the results are not always identical

Help on the Way

Help on the Way

01.10.2007

Molecular and Cell Biology

Institute scientists reveal the mechanics of a braking system that helps white blood cells stop at the right blood vessel exit

Switching Goals

Switching Goals

28.08.2007

Space & Physics, Theoretical Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Math & Computer Science

A computer simulation shows how evolution may have speeded up Is heading straight for a goal the quickest way there? If the name of the game...

A Gene for Metastasis

A Gene for Metastasis

28.08.2007

Space & Physics, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

Scientists pinpoint an important player in colorectal cancer spread

When Off-Target is Right On

When Off-Target is Right On

26.07.2007

Space & Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development

Unlike man-made computer components that are meticulously ordered on a chip, the molecules that make up biological 'computers' are diffuse within...

Wrapping Up

Wrapping Up

26.06.2007

Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Weizmann Institute Scientists reveal a mechanism for healthy nerve development, which may lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases...

Judith Chebath, Prof. Michel Revel, Prof. Menachem Rubinstein and Dr. Daniela Novick

The Interferon Story

05.06.2007

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Yeda Technology Transfer, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

Interferon-based drugs are a multi-billion dollar industry, used for treatment of viral diseases such as hepatitis, some cancers, and multiple...

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