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Dr. Sergey Semenov

Detangling the Origin of Life

18.10.2021
Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
A new study focusing on the interactions between basic chemical materials may elucidate intricate patterns of evolution
Hollow crystals captured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

The Ins and Outs of Crystals

08.07.2021
Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
Weizmann Institute scientists decipher the mechanism that leads to unique, hollow-structured crystals having sought-after properties 
Prof. Meir Wilchek

An Affinity for Science

11.03.2021
Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Benefiting Humanity, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
From refugee child to world-renowned scientist, Prof. Meir Wilchek opened doors to new techniques in research and industry around the globe
Solving a 140-Year-Old Riddle

Solving a 140-Year-Old Riddle

17.02.2021
Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
Profs. Leslie Leiserowitz and  Meir Lahav will be awarded this year's Wolf Prize in Chemistry
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Cracking Non-Classical Crystal Formation

16.06.2020
Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
Some crystals do not come together as predicted. New research explains why
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Crystal Grow?

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Crystal Grow?

08.06.2020
Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
Weizmann Institute Scientists have created unique, paradoxical, “yo-yo” crystals   
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Blocking Resistance Could Reduce Insecticide Use

28.10.2019
Environment, Plants and Agriculture, Organic Chemistry
Researchers screened thousands of compounds with a unique computer algorithm, finding one that may allow farmers to significantly cut insecticide use
halide perovskite

Order Trumps Disorder

19.09.2019
Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
Explaining the self-healing properties of a remarkable material
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Step-by-Step Crystallization Shows Organic Crystals’ Amorphous Side

19.11.2018
Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry
The findings may be relevant to drug production, solar cells, cell phones and TV displays, among other things 
cholesterol crystals

The Killer Crystal

13.11.2018
Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
How does a helpful substance like cholesterol turn deadly? 

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