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DNA Computation Gets Logical at the Weizmann Institute of Science

DNA Computation Gets Logical at the Weizmann Institute of Science

03.08.2009

Math & Computer Science

An advanced program for the world's smallest computers, made of DNA and other biological molecules, enables them to ‘think’ logically.

Improving the Odds

Improving the Odds

12.07.2009

A new method for bone marrow transplantation from mismatched donors restores the immune system faster

Baroness de Rothschild Visits the Weizmann Institute of Science

Baroness de Rothschild Visits the Weizmann Institute of Science

06.07.2009

Science Teaching

People, Science Education, Institute Guests

Baroness de Rothschild visited the Institute, where she met with science teachers participating in a unique science education program

Bacteria can plan ahead

Bacteria can plan ahead

17.06.2009

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics

ISRAELI SCIENTISTS SHOW BACTERIA CAN PLAN AHEAD

Professor Ephraim Katzir

Professor Ephraim Katzir (1916 - 2009)

31.05.2009

The Weizmann Institute mourns the passing of Professor Ephraim Katzir, fourth President of the State of Israel, a leader among scientists in Israel and a founder of the Weizmann Institute

Sea urchin digging teeth are designed to stay sharp

Sea urchin digging teeth are designed to stay sharp

04.05.2009

Structural Biology

Sea urchins dig themselves hiding holes in the limestone of the ocean floor using teeth that don’t go blunt. Weizmann Institute scientists have now revealed their secrets, which might give...

Stopgap DNA Repair Needs a Second Step

Stopgap DNA Repair Needs a Second Step

04.05.2009

Biochemistry, Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

One can have a dream, two can make that dream so real, goes a popular song. Now a Weizmann Institute study has revealed that it takes two to perform an essential form of DNA repair.

Weizmann Institute Scientists Show White Blood Cells Move like Millipedes

Weizmann Institute Scientists Show White Blood Cells Move like Millipedes

04.05.2009

Cancer, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

How do white blood cells – immune system ‘soldiers’ – get to the site of infection or injury? To do so, they must crawl swiftly along the lining of the blood vessel – gripping it tightly to avoid...

Prof. Ruth Arnon

Drug Pioneers

01.05.2009

Made at the Institute

From student to Institute Vice President

Dr. Tali Kimchi. Behavioral switches

When a Woman Is More Like a Man

01.05.2009

Brain & Behavior

Brains are wired for both male and female behavior. What turns sex-related behavior on?

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