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Natural anticancer antibodies (green) bound to a single ovarian tumor cell; the cell’s nucleus is in blue. Viewed with confocal microscopy

Antibodies Fight Cancer Too

23.03.2022
Cancer, Personalized Medicine, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Natural antibodies found in tumors could point the way toward improved immunotherapy 
Optical elements required to create laser pulses that can control trapped ions. Photo: Freddy Pizanti

Israel Joins the Quantum Computing Club

22.03.2022
Quantum Computing, Quantum Physics
Weizmann Institute of Science researchers present Israel’s first quantum compute
Young Weizmann Scholars Diversity and Excellence Program, class of 2021

Summertime Science

13.03.2022
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On Campus
The newly established Young Weizmann Scholars program promotes undergrads from underrepresented sectors in Israeli academia
(l-r) Dr. Tali Feferman, Dr. Inbal Farkash, and Dr. Rony Dahan

Following the Sugarcoated Tails of Antibodies

01.03.2022
Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
By analyzing and comparing the antibodies produced in ill, recovering and vaccinated individuals, Weizmann scientists demonstrate different modes of immunity against COVID-19
(l-r) Dr. Ashish Noronha, Prof. Yosef Yarden, and Dr. Nishanth Belugali Nataraj

To Slow Cancer, Close the Cells’ Tunnels

22.02.2022
Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics
A gene for transport helps aggressive cancer cells move and spread 
The inner lining of a mouse gut has finger-like projections (white) and harbors lymphatic organs (red) containing germinal centers (green). Viewed with confocal microscopy

A Matter of Survival: How the Immune System Sets Priorities

18.02.2022
Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology
When a second infection follows on the heels of a first, the two arms of our immune system may clash
Mitochondria (red) gather around the nucleus (green) as seen under a fluorescence microscope

Cnm1: Connecting Organelles

15.02.2022
Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics
A new study reveals a novel molecular tethering machinery that allows mitochondria and the nucleus to exchange goods and valuable information
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The Primordial Soap

03.02.2022
Chemistry, Nanoscience, Organic Chemistry, Evolution and Development
Weizmann Institute scientists disclose comprehensive evidence that life may have originated with lipid nano-scale particles
Two different proteins expressed in a mouse brain are revealed by dual-color MRI

Tracking Multiple Genes with Flying Colors

31.01.2022
Brain & Behavior, Genetics, Technology & Applications, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
A new method for mapping gene expression deep in the body could one day be used to track stem cells or cancer therapy
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A Noninvasive Test for Gut Inflammation

23.01.2022
Personalized Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics, Technology & Applications, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
A new method of characterizing immune cells shed in the stool could facilitate diagnosis and improve treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

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