Space & Physics

X-ray radiation from a synchrotron source can rapidly damage, in a very specific way, the structure of a protein, as seen by X-ray crystallography. The four images represent a series of electron density maps collected from the same protein crystal. Protein degradation is indicated by the disappearance of the disulfide bond (yellow bar, surrounded by empty blue cage) linking the carbon chains (white balls). These images represent the first-ever recording of experimentally-induced chemical bond breakage usin

Weizmann Institute Scientists Capture The First-Ever 3D Visualization Of How Molecules Break Apart When Exposed To X-Rays

27.01.2000

Space & Physics, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Structural Biology

Their findings may yield future measures for preventing radiation-induced health damages.

Functional MRI Will Enable Non-Invasive Visualization of brain Cortical Columns

Functional MRI Will Enable Non-Invasive Visualization of brain Cortical Columns

25.01.2000

Space & Physics, Brain & Behavior, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

The accomplishment by Minnesota scientists, based on information gathered through optical imaging techniques innovated by Weizmann Institute...

Re-creating the Big Bang

Re-creating the Big Bang

01.10.1999

Particle Physics

Racing beams of gold ions are colliding. Physcists are hoping the impact will recreate the Big Bang

Measuring the Minuscule

Measuring the Minuscule

01.07.1999

Space & Physics

In an experiment described in the May 20 issue of Nature, Weizmann Institute scientists have succeeded -- for the first time -- in measuring an...

May the One-and-Only Force Be with You

May the One-and-Only Force Be with You

01.05.1999

Particle Physics

The hunt for the Higgs is on, with help from Weizmann Institute physicists

Absolute Zero

Absolute Zero

01.10.1998

Space & Physics

High-tech "traps" for atoms keep them cool and in the dark

Message In a Bottle

Message In a Bottle

01.05.1998

After conducting experiments in a giant ion storage facility in Germany, Prof. Daniel Zajfman built a desktop version for use in his Institute lab

A Record-Breaking Feat

A Record-Breaking Feat

01.10.1997

Space & Physics

A new semiconductor crystal is so pure, it has only one foreign atom per five billion

Solitons: The Wave of the Future

Solitons: The Wave of the Future

01.05.1997

Space & Physics

What do water in a narrow canal, light pulses and communication lines have in common?

Centers of Excellence: Particle Detectors

Centers of Excellence: Particle Detectors

01.10.1996

Particle Physics

Physicsts are constructing 8,000 sq. meters of detectors in preparation for experiments in the worlds' largest particle accelerator

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