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Prof. Michal Neeman

Cancer under Siege

02.09.2000

Space & Physics, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A novel technique allows for the selective destruction of a malignant growth without damage to healthy tissue.

Dr. Michail (Misha) Tsodyks

A Society of Neurons

02.09.2000

Brain & Behavior, Math & Computer Science

Every nerve cell in the brain is an individual, but its actions are meaningful only if examined within the context of the entire nervous system's "social array."

Gene For Mucolipidosis IV Discovered

Gene For Mucolipidosis IV Discovered

30.08.2000

Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

Israeli Research Team Discovers The Gene For An Hereditary Disorder Occurring Most Commonly In Ashkenazi Jews

It's a Perfect Protein Match

It's a Perfect Protein Match

20.07.2000

Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Math & Computer Science

Searching for a soul mate, new friends, or just fresh contacts? Turns out that proteins have similar 'goals.' However, shaking off their single status generally doesn't come easy.

The Heat is On... and Measured

The Heat is On... and Measured

20.07.2000

Chemistry, Materials Science

Evaluating how temperature affects superconductor performance has become far more precise -- thanks to a recent development by Weizmann Institute Scientists.

Feel the Beat

Feel the Beat

20.07.2000

Brain & Behavior, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

How do the eyes 'speak' with the brain to convey visual information? And how does the brain reconstruct tactile sensations formed at ones fingertips? Scientists have long known that sensory...

Weizmann's Particle Detectors Used In International Collider Project

Weizmann's Particle Detectors Used In International Collider Project

14.06.2000

Particle Physics

Weizmann Institute Particle Detectors Used To Explore Primordial Matter In International Collider Project

Scientists At The Weizmann Institute Propose A New Theory To The Mystery Of The Origin Of Life

Scientists At The Weizmann Institute Propose A New Theory To The Mystery Of The Origin Of Life

05.06.2000

Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics

Prof. Doron Lancet of the Molecular Genetics Department and his students, developed a model, suggesting a new route for the origin of life, based on lipid molecules.

Zeno's Quantum Paradox Reversed: Watching A Flying Arrow Increase Its Speed

Zeno's Quantum Paradox Reversed: Watching A Flying Arrow Increase Its Speed

04.06.2000

Is motion an illusion? Can 'glimpses' freeze radioactive decay? For over 2,500 years, scientists and philosophers have been grappling with Zeno of Elea's famous paradox. More recently,...

Molecular Footprints And Memory Squeeze-Downs

Molecular Footprints And Memory Squeeze-Downs

16.05.2000

Nanoscience, Materials Science

Is your music collection taking up too much space? How would you like to pack all of your music onto a single CD? Weizmann Institute scientists have recently taken a large step toward this...

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