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Protein Contributes to Obesity
04.05.2011
Biochemistry
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Brain & Behavior
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Molecular and Cell Biology
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Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
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Genetics
Mice lacking the protein stayed slim, even on a high-fat diet.
New Data from XENON100 Narrows the Possible Range for Dark Matter
14.04.2011
Particle Physics
Weizmann Institute scientists participate in the most sensitive search yet for dark matter candidates called WIMPs.
Biological Molecules Select Their Spin
02.04.2011
Quantum Physics
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Molecular and Cell Biology
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Chemistry
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Technology & Applications
The finding that a biological molecule – DNA – can discern between quantum states known as spin could have relevance for both biomedical research and the field of spintronics
New Insight into "Aha!" Memories
02.04.2011
Brain & Behavior
Much of memory research involves repetitive, rote learning. So why do the things we learn through sudden insight tend to stick in our memory?
Getting a Grasp on Memory
02.04.2011
Brain & Behavior
Memories can be either enhanced or erased through the manipulation of a certain protein.
Paper Archives Reveal Pollution’s History
08.02.2011
Environment
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Chemistry
A new source of climate records is as close as the nearest university library: Back issues of magazines reveal the rise in atmospheric CO2 from burning fossil fuels.
Turning off Stress
08.02.2011
Biochemistry
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Brain & Behavior
Weizmann Institute scientists reveal the actions of a family of proteins that "turn off" the stress response. Their findings could be relevant to PTSD, anorexia, anxiety disorders and depression.
Hope for Stroke Victims
08.02.2011
Brain & Behavior
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Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Two new studies from Spain provide conclusive evidence that an approach developed at the Weizmann Institute could speed recovery from stroke and head trauma.
Weizmann Institute Scientists used Accelerated Evolution to Develop: Enzymes that Provide Protection Against Nerve Gas
24.01.2011
Biochemistry
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Evolution and Development
Protection against nerve gas attack is a significant component of the defense system of many countries around the world. Nerve gases are used by armies and terrorist organizations, and constitute a threat to both the military and civilian populations, but existing drug solutions against them have limited efficiency.
Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover: Antioxidants Cause Fertility Problems in Females
18.01.2011
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
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Fertility
Antioxidants are sold over the counter everywhere. They’re added to food, drink and face cream. But according to Prof. Nava Dekel of the Biological Regulation Department, we still don’t have a complete understanding of how they act in our bodies. New research by Dekel and her team, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA (PNAS), has revealed a possible unexpected side effect of antioxidants: They might cause fertility problems in females.
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