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A new method developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science holds promise for treating brain injuries

A new method developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science holds promise for treating brain injuries

16.01.2007

Biochemistry, Brain & Behavior, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Yeda Technology Transfer, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

An injury to the brain can be devastating. When brain cells die, whether from head trauma, stroke or disease, a substance called glutamate floods the surrounding areas, overloading the cells...

Dust to Gust

Dust to Gust

26.12.2006

Environment, Climate

The health of the Brazilian rain forest depends on dust from one valley in Africa

Joining Forces

Joining Forces

26.12.2006

Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

The 'resistance movement' founded by bacteria to combat antibiotics may be losing ground. By combining key properties of two different types of weapons used by the innate defense systems of organisms...

A Transplant in Time

A Transplant in Time

26.12.2006

Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Weizmann Institute Scientists demonstrate how tissues transplanted from pig embryos might, in the future, present a solution to genetic diseases

(l) Mapping the concentration of a contrast material (simulating a drug) inside the tumor. (r) A mathematical interpreation that "translates" the concentration data into areas of different pressure inside the tumor. the lower the pressure, the greater the concentration.

Predicting Success

01.10.2006

Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A new diagnostic method can tell whether chemotherapy drugs will get to the tumor

Sensing Trouble

Sensing Trouble

01.10.2006

Space & Physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

A mini-sensor on a chip could detect everything from asthma to explosives

Precise Pattern

Precise Pattern

01.10.2006

Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Institute scientists show precisely how a diabetes vaccine works

comparison of brain activity: prefrontal areas are significantly activated during introspection, while a completely different network of more posterior areas are active when people are intensely engaged in perceptual tasks

Lost in Thought

01.10.2006

Brain & Behavior

When we're engaged in a demanding task, we literally "lose" our sense of self

Dr. Ilan Koren. Clear data on clouds

Hard Rain

01.10.2006

Environment, Climate

Do tiny particles in the atmosphere cool things down or warm them up? The answer's not so simple

Illustration: multidisciplinary research towards sustainable energy

Fueling the Future

01.10.2006

Environment, Energy, Plants and Agriculture, Climate, Chemistry

With new initiative, the Insitute is going full steam ahead in the global effort to create a greener future

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