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(l-r) Dr. Ofer Firstenberg and Roy Shaham. Engineering spins

Spinning the Threads of Quantum Memory

26.08.2021
Quantum Computing, Lasers & Optics, Particle Physics, Quantum Physics
A unique nuclear property propels quantum computing into new research and applicative directions
Illustration of SARS-CoV-2 attaching to an ACE2 receptor located on the host cell's membrane. Source: Shutterstock

Putting a Super Cork on the Coronavirus

18.08.2021
Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Therapeutic approach developed by Weizmann Institute scientists could spell new hope in the battle against COVID-19 
The Egyptian fruit bat in three dimensional flight. Photo: Steve Gettle; Design: Maayan Visuals

When the Brain’s GPS Goes Off the Grid

11.08.2021
Brain & Behavior
A new study on bats reveals an unexpected representation of three-dimensional space in the brain
Maskit Golan, "Isolation and staring at the horizon during COVID-19"

“Emotional COVID-19”: How the Global Pandemic Affected the Mental Well-Being of Israelis

08.08.2021
Life Sciences, Brain & Behavior
Using comprehensive digital questionnaires, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers map out the impact that COVID-19 has had on the levels of mental distress in Israel
Illustration: Yuval Robichek

Calling through the DNA Wire

05.08.2021
Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Genetics
Proteins communicating through the DNA molecule constitute a newly discovered genetic "switch"
(l-r) Prof. Amos Tanay, Dr. Yoav Mayshar, Dr. Markus Mittnenzweig and Dr. Yonatan Stelzer. Orchestrated ensembles

Life’s Moving Picture

29.07.2021
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Stem Cells, Systems Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics
Reconstructing the intricate process of embryonic development one cellular frame at a time
Gene editing. Image: Shutterstock

Cracking the Code of a Natural RNA Editor

27.07.2021
Personalized Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics
Newly discovered editing rule may be exploited to correct genetic defects
Super cyclones swirling around Jupiter's poles

Jupiter's Super Polar Cyclones are Here to Stay

19.07.2021
Space & Physics, Astrophysics, Planetary Science
Weizmann Institute scientists reveal how gigantic cyclones remain stable at both of Jupiter’s poles
Stem cells dividing in the bone marrow. Photo credit: Shutterstock

New Blood

15.07.2021
Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Cells lacking a “death” receptor make for a better transplant
The extracellular matrix as captured by a scanning electron microscope (SEM)

The Signs Are in the Matrix

12.07.2021
Life Sciences, Personalized Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
Changes to the extracellular matrix could point to the future development of inflammatory bowel diseases

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A Wolf-Rayet star and the nebula surrounding it captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Gal-Yam and colleagues are the first to discover a rare-type supernova originating from this star // NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope
12.01.2022
Going Out with a Bang
Mouse myoblasts after a 24-hour exposure to a molecule blocking the ERK enzyme. The exposure caused the cells to undergo massive fusion, forming muscle fibers (red) with multiple nuclei (blue) // Dr. Tamar Eigler (Prof. Tzahor's research group)
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The Meat, the Muscle, and the Motion of Cell Fusion