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rewriting DNA illustration

Rewriting DNA to Understand What it Says

31.05.2012
Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, Math & Computer Science, Biotechnology
New Weizmann Institute technology speeds up DNA “rewriting” and measures the effects of the changes in living cells  
The "Before image" of Visual Summarization

Weizmann Invention: Visual Summarization

19.03.2012
Math & Computer Science, Technology & Applications, Yeda Technology Transfer
The new method could put an end to fuzzy, cropped thumbnail images
Prof. Irun Cohen, DiaPep 227 developer

Phase III Clinical Trials of Diabetes Treatment

30.01.2012
Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Yeda Technology Transfer, Biotechnology
Initial results show higher pancreas function after two years of treatment
(l-r) Before and after images showing summarization with the bidirectional similarity measure. All of the relevant visual information is preserved

YEDA Collaborates with Adobe for New Data Visualization Technique

16.01.2012
Math & Computer Science, Yeda Technology Transfer
YEDA Research and Development Company LTD., the commercial arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science, today announced it has entered into a license...
Andromeda Biotech: A Drug for Type 1 Diabetes Developed by Prof. Irun Cohen of the Weizmann Institute Meets Primary and Secondary Goals of Phase III Clinical Trials

Andromeda Biotech: A Drug for Type 1 Diabetes Developed by Prof. Irun Cohen of the Weizmann Institute Meets Primary and Secondary Goals of Phase III Clinical Trials

22.11.2011
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Biotechnology
Pateints receiving the drug had significantly higher pancreas function than those in the control group.
(l-r) Drs. Eyal Rotenberg and David Asaf, Prof. Dan Yakir and Yakir Preisler. Lab on wheels

Environmental Research Goes on the Road

04.11.2011
Environment, Energy, Biotechnology
With the new Biosphere-Atmosphere Research Mobile Lab, researchers now can bring the lab to the forest. 
(l-r) Standing: Dr. Haim Weissman, Dr. Boris Rybtchinski, Elisha Krieg. Sitting: Dr. Eyal Shimoni and Elijah Shirman. Flexible bonds

Better Bonds with Water

30.05.2011
Nanoscience, Organic Chemistry, Yeda Technology Transfer
“Water-hating” molecules that stick together can create changeable, environmentally-friendly materials.
Biological Molecules Select Their Spin

Biological Molecules Select Their Spin

02.04.2011
Quantum Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Chemistry, Technology & Applications
The finding that a biological molecule – DNA – can discern between quantum states known as spin could have relevance for both biomedical research...
Prof. Amir Pnueli

Verifying correctness and reliability of computer hardware and software

25.11.2010
Math & Computer Science, Benefiting Humanity
Application      
Prof. Michael Sela

Copaxone® - MS medication

10.10.2010
Benefiting Humanity, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
from the institute to Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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