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Alliin and Alliinase mechanizm: When Alliin encounters the Alliinase, the resulting reaction turns the normally inert alliin molecules into lethal allicin molecules, which penetrate and kill the tumor cells. Due to the precise delivery system, neighboring, healthy cells remain intact.

'Smart Bomb' Delivery Destroys Tumors In Mice

29.12.2003

Biochemistry, Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A new method selectively kills cancer cells, leaves healthy ones intact Weizmann Institute scientists have destroyed malignant tumors in mice using a chemical that occurs naturally in...

Science and Statesmanship

Science and Statesmanship

09.11.2003

People and Events, People

Address given on November 9, 2003 by Stuart E. Eizenstat, Chair of the Weizmann Institute's International Board of Governors, in memory of Abba Eban, President of the Weizmann Institute of Science (...

The Palette of Science

The Palette of Science

01.11.2003

Science & Culture

Dr. Idit Shachar

Protecting the Home Front

01.11.2003

Chaperone molecules of the immune system: Dr. Idit Shachar

Prof. Rafael Malach

Eye on the Brain

01.11.2003

Brain & Behavior

Understanding image-creating processes in the brain. Prof. Rafael Malach

Prof. Orly Reiner. Fateful Beginnings

Fateful Beginnings

01.11.2003

Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Genetics

At what stage in the development of an embryo does the brain begin to develop? And what can go wrong? Prof. Orly Reiner of the Molecular Genetics Department is seeking the answers to these...

How sloppiness in plants speeds up evolution and creates new species

Evolution's Fast Track

01.11.2003

Evolution and Development, Genetics, Plants and Agriculture

How sloppiness in plants speeds up evolution and creates new species.

Dr. Einat Aharonov

Earth's Innermost Secrets

01.11.2003

Space & Physics, Environment, Math & Computer Science

Computer models can provide a better understanding of water and lava flow within the earth

Dr. Ernesto Joselevich

Tiny Giants

01.11.2003

Nano Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science

Computer chips made of nanotubes could be a 100 times smaller and faster than those of today

Prof. Yuval Gefen

A Spin on Technology

01.11.2003

Encryption/Decryption, Quantum Computing

Advancing our knowledge in a new field called "spintronics"

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