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Prof. Jacob Anglister and Osnat Rosen. Two forms of HIV

Changing the Plan of Attack

01.05.2007
Particle Physics, Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology
A tiny shift in a protein fragment changes HIV
Activity of 400 genes following exposure to a growth signal over time. Red indicates hightened gene activity

A Lucky Brake

01.05.2007
Space & Physics, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics, Math & Computer Science
Tracing the activities of hundreds of genes reveals a cancer-prevention system
Genes that slows cell division

Genes that slows cell division

25.02.2007
Space & Physics, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics, Math & Computer Science
Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover: A Group of Genes that Slows Cell Division and Prevents Cancer  
Sensing Trouble

Sensing Trouble

01.10.2006
Space & Physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
A mini-sensor on a chip could detect everything from asthma to explosives
An Israeli-Pakistani team at the “Atlas” experimental station

Black Holes in the Lab

01.10.2006
Particle Physics
The biggest physics experiement ever undertaken is about to begin. Weizmann Institute scientists will have front-row seats
(l-r) Dr. Enrique Alvarez Lacalle and Prof. Elisha Moses.

Deep Meanings

01.10.2006
Space & Physics, Brain & Behavior, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
A physicist's mathematical model might help tell us what makes good reading, and how to communicate effectively
Prof. Eli Waxman.

Star Bright

01.10.2006
Astrophysics
For the first time, astrophysicists managed to observe a supernova from just 160 seconds after the event began
Time in Space

Time in Space

30.08.2006
Astrophysics
Real-time observations of a supernova explosion through NASA's Swift satellite have confirmed theoretical research carried out by Prof. Eli Waxman...
Tiny Airborne Particles are a Major Cause of Climate Change

Tiny Airborne Particles are a Major Cause of Climate Change

17.07.2006
Space & Physics, Environment, Climate
The local effect of atmospheric aerosols can be greater than the greenhouse effect    
Getting the Message Across

Getting the Message Across

08.05.2006
Space & Physics, Brain & Behavior
A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has identified some basic principles of communication    

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