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RiboSNitches: these RNA segments in the mother and father have slightly different sequences, but very different folding patterns

This Bump Means “Start”

15.05.2014

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Folds in the RNA strands called RiboSNitches may affect protein function

TEDx WeizmannInstitute

TEDx on Excellence in Science and Science Education at the Weizmann Institute

15.05.2014

Science Teaching

People and Events, Conferences, On Campus

Scientists, science educators and students will be speaking at the conference

Prof. Michael Elbaum and Dr. Sharon Grayer Wolf

Stark Contrast

11.05.2014

Particle Physics, Life Sciences, Molecular and Cell Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science

Hazy microscope images get clearer with a “flashlight” approach

stem state infographic

Gaining Potential

01.05.2014

Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology

The path from stem cell to mature adult cell is not a one-way street

DNA repair mechanism. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Risk Assessment

28.04.2014

Biochemistry, Cancer, Personalized Medicine, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

A combined DNA repair score can reveal an individual’s chances of developing lung cancer

Recollection of Terrell Hill

Recollection of Terrell Hill

13.04.2014

Dr. Alon Galron, National PERACH Director (l) and the 12 outstanding tutors for 2013

A Tale of Two Tutors

09.04.2014

Science Teaching

Outstanding PERACH tutors went beyond the call of duty to help children in need

Diatom cells expressing ROS-sensitive proteins in the nucleus (green) and chlorophyll (red)

Drift against the Tide

09.04.2014

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Plants and Agriculture

Ocean plankton turn a toxic byproduct into a sophisticated stress indicator

Science on Tap 2014

Science on Tap 2014

07.04.2014

People and Events, Science on Tap, Science & Culture

Guest actors from the Gesher Theater will join Institute scientists for an evening of culture and science in Tel Aviv

Yeast tRNA. Blue and gray are the anticodon end, purple translates to amino acid. Image: Yikrazuul via Wikimedia Commons

Backup

03.04.2014

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Translators in the cell help out when a teammate is in trouble

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