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Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover How Cells Brace for Starvation

Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover How Cells Brace for Starvation

22.02.2012

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Why do cells have two different pump mechanisms for nutrients?

(l-r) Dr. Zohar Komargodski, Prof. Adam Schwimmer and visiting Prof. Alexander Zamolodchikov. Extra dimensions

Proof of Inequality

16.02.2012

Space & Physics, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, Theoretical Physics

Weizmann scientists give promising proof for a 23-year-old quantum physics theory

rain

Let it Rain

16.02.2012

Environment, Energy, Climate

Added particles in the atmosphere could be affecting rainfall patterns

Electron microscope image of an effector cell inserting several appendages through endothelial cell membranes

Hidden Passage

30.01.2012

Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology

Hidden “exit signs” ensure that only certain white blood cells can find them.

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

Prof. Shafi Goldwasser and Dr. Zvika Brakerski

Encryption while You Work

30.01.2012

Encryption/Decryption

With a new version of computer encryption, we will be able to work on remote data – while it is still encrypted.

Results of a collision that could represent a Higgs boson from the ATLAS experiment

Searching for a Particle

30.01.2012

Particle Physics

Weizmann scientists are hoping to see more conclusive signs of the Higgs boson later this year.

clock illustration

Work around the Clock

24.01.2012

Dr. Gad Asher wants to know why our bodies need clocks in every cell.

Mature oocyte, ready for fertilization; surrounding the oocyte are follicle cells

The X Factor of Ovulation

24.01.2012

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Fertility

What keeps the eggs in the ovary from maturing until the time comes for ovulation?

(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 agreement with Adobe Systems Incorporated related...

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