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Stem cells (alkaline phosphatase staining) from the lab of Dr. Jacob Hanna

Switches for Stem Cells

20.08.2012

Space & Physics, Cancer, Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

When a critical step in stem cell differentiation goes awry, it can lead to cancer

Katzir in his lab, 1972

A Poet of Science

13.08.2012

Prof. Aharon Katzir’s message is still relevant 40 years after his death in a terrorist attack

Seagoing research team (l-r) Uri Sheyn, Dr. Miguel Frada, Shlomit Sharoni, Daniella Schatz, Dr. Assaf Vardi and Dr. Yoav Lehan

The Deep Blue

06.08.2012

Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Energy, Plants and Agriculture

Dr. Assaf Vardi and his Weizmann team joined a month-long research cruise to study the life cycle of a tiny microorganism

Inherited expression levels of the resistance gene (green) and the native gene (red), shown in the stomachs of unchallenged larva (left), challenged larva (center) and unchallenged larval offspring of challenged larvae, eight generations later (right)

Adapting on the Fly

01.08.2012

Biochemistry, Evolution and Development, Genetics

Can a genetic response to a short-term threat be inherited over the long term?

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How to Start a Revolution

31.07.2012

Genetics, Plants and Agriculture

Seed germination involves the reprogramming of the plant’s entire genome

The Weizmann International Magazine of Science and People No. 2 - Summer 2012

The Weizmann International Magazine of Science and People

29.07.2012

No. 2 - Summer 2012

Locally Produced Proteins

Locally Produced Proteins

26.07.2012

Biochemistry, Brain & Behavior

How do long nerve extensions get a crucial molecule to an injury site in time?

‘3i’ to Develop Microscopes of the Future Based on Weizmann Institute Inventions

‘3i’ to Develop Microscopes of the Future Based on Weizmann Institute Inventions

25.07.2012

Technology & Applications

Yeda, the technology transfer arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science, has signed a license agreement with ’3i.’ Other microscopy systems based on Weizmann research are being sold by...

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A Cellular Microprocessor Keeps Its Cool

24.07.2012

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, Mathematics

A complex for activating certain RNAs must avoid cutting up the wrong strands

(l-r) Dr. Gili Ben-Nissan, Prof. Yosef Shaul, Dr. Michal Sharon and Oren Moscovitz

Rescuing the Rescuers

24.07.2012

Biochemistry, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

How does the cell keep certain vital proteins from getting recycled?

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