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

What's a Cell to Do?

01.11.2001
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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 in their architectural waltz of form and function, develop? How do certain cells develop into muscle tissue while others "choose" to become nerve or blood cells?  
Prof. Avraham Ben-Nun with Ma'ayan (21) and Oren (18)

The Schizoid Microbe

01.11.2001
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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.
Dr. Elior Peles with Guy (10), Rom (9), and Ely (5)

Takeoffs and Landings

01.11.2001
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Dr. Elior Peles of the Weizmann Institute's Molecular Cell Biology Department has discovered a group of proteins that mediate the interactions between nerve cells and the glial cells that create the myelin sheaths. These unique proteins appear to play a crucial role in correctly positioning the ion channels along the nerve
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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

01.11.2001
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The birth of  "Perach"  
Prof. Yoram Groner

Prof. Yoram Groner

01.11.2001
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Prof. Yoram Groner Deputy President
Yaakov Naan

Yaakov Naan Vice President, Finance and Administration

01.11.2001
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Yaakov Naan Vice President, Finance and Administration  
Prof. Yosef Yarden Vice President, Academic Affairs

Prof. Yosef Yarden

01.11.2001
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Prof. Yosef Yarden Vice President, Academic Affairs Prof. Yosef Yarden Vice President, Academic Affairs      
Prof. Zvi Artstein

Prof. Zvi Artstein

01.11.2001
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Prof. Zvi Artstein Vice President, Technology Transfer
Dr. Hanan Alon

Dr. Hanan Alon

01.11.2001
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Dr. Hanan Alon, Vice President, International Affairs and Public Relations
Prof. Yoram Groner

Prof. Yoram Groner, Deputy President

01.12.2000
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He headed the Institute's Biological Services (1985-1988), the Virology Department, later renamed Molecular Genetics and Virology (1987-1992), and the

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