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Basic Instincts, Basic Research

Basic Instincts, Basic Research

01.11.2001

People, Science Education

Raising children is undoubtedly among the most rewarding of projects, and yet also demanding and uncertain. In this respect, it greatly resembles scientific research.

Prof. Shafi Goldwasser with Yonadav (6) and Lior (1)

Prime Time for Prime Numbers

01.11.2001

Prof. Shafi Goldwasser of the Weizmann Institute's Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Department has developed a method using "random coin tosses," which quickly determines whether a number is...

Prof. Sergey Yakovenko with Konstantin (13) and Anton (6)

A Century-Old Challenge

01.11.2001

One of Hilbert's unsolved problems to this day is the research focus of Prof. Sergei Yakovenko of the Weizmann Institute's Mathematics Department.

Prof. Israel Bar-Joseph with Amos (9), Omer (15), and Asaf (18

Electrons on the Map

01.11.2001

Particle Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science

When a single electron moves around this hole, the exciton that forms is equivalent to a neutral hydrogen atom. Prof. Israel Bar-Joseph discovered that under certain conditions a second electron may...

Prof. Eilam Gross with Yaara (10) and Nuphar (15)

The Illusive "Higgs"

01.11.2001

Particle Physics

Prof. Eilam Gross of the Weizmann Institute's Particle Physics Department is participating in this international effort, where thousands of scientists worldwide are taking part in an intense search...

Prof. Daniella Goldfarb with Yael (23) and Sivanne (19)

The Riddle of the Molecular Machine

01.11.2001

Space & Physics, Structural Biology

Prof. Daniella Goldfarb, Head of the Weizmann Institute's Chemical Physics Department, aims to map the precise structure of the metal-containing active sites within enzymes so as to mimic them, thus...

Prof. Amnon Horovitz with Li (4) and Ella (6)

Doing the Twist

01.11.2001

Structural Biology

Living cells contain "molecular chaperones" which "counsel" young proteins and provide them with a secure environment in which to twist properly. These chaperones - themselves proteins - are the...

Prof. Zvi Livneh with Mikhal (23) Yoav (20), Amir (10), and Maya (1)

In Praise of Compromise

01.11.2001

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development

Prof. Zvi Livneh of the Weizmann Institute's Biological Chemistry Department has discovered a newly unveiled group of enzymes that duplicate genetic material with a certain degree of tolerance for...

Prof. Talila Volk with Ayala (22) and Naama (17)

What's a Cell to Do?

01.11.2001

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics

In its earliest stages of development, the embryo consists of a small number of cells. As these cells divide and multiply, the embryo grows. But how do the lungs, heart, and other organs, so striking...

Prof. Avraham Ben-Nun with Ma'ayan (21) and Oren (18)

The Schizoid Microbe

01.11.2001

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Prof. Avraham Ben-Nun of the Institute's Immunology Department has discovered that the bacterium responsible for whooping cough may provide protection against autoimmune diseases.

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