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Weizmann Institute Program to Advance Women in Science

Weizmann Institute Program to Advance Women in Science

07.09.2009
Eleven Young Israeli Women Scientists Receive an Award to Help Them Build a Scientific Career  
Nano Comics

New comic series: Science with a Smile

01.09.2009
Weizmann Institute Publications presents a new comic series: Science with a Smile Can some ingredients found in garlic be used to treat disease? (Yes) Is extracting oil from sand fields a lost cause? (No) Could nanotubes be used to build an elevator from Earth to the space station? (Maybe)  
Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.

Appointment at Yeda

11.08.2009
Dr. Ruth Ben-Yakar has been appointed Chief Business Officer of Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd., which promotes the industrial application of inventions made by Weizmann Institute scientists. Dr. Ben-Yakar replaces Dr. Einat Zisman, who served in this post for eight years and will soon become President and CEO of Hadasit, the technology transfer company of Hadassah Medical Organization.
DNA Computation Gets Logical at the Weizmann Institute of Science

DNA Computation Gets Logical at the Weizmann Institute of Science

03.08.2009
Math & Computer Science
An advanced program for the world's smallest computers, made of DNA and other biological molecules, enables them to ‘think’ logically. 
Improving the Odds

Improving the Odds

12.07.2009
Immunology
A new method for bone marrow transplantation from mismatched donors restores the immune system faster
Baroness de Rothschild Visits the Weizmann Institute of Science

Baroness de Rothschild Visits the Weizmann Institute of Science

06.07.2009
Science Teaching
Baroness de Rothschild visited the Institute, where she met with science teachers participating in a unique science education program    
Bacteria can plan ahead

Bacteria can plan ahead

17.06.2009
Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Genetics
ISRAELI SCIENTISTS SHOW BACTERIA CAN PLAN AHEAD    
Professor Ephraim Katzir

Professor Ephraim Katzir (1916 - 2009)

31.05.2009
The Weizmann Institute mourns the passing of Professor Ephraim Katzir, fourth President of the State of Israel, a leader among scientists in Israel and a founder of the Weizmann Institute
Stopgap DNA Repair Needs a Second Step

Stopgap DNA Repair Needs a Second Step

04.05.2009
Biochemistry, Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
One can have a dream, two can make that dream so real, goes a popular song. Now a Weizmann Institute study has revealed that it takes two to perform an essential form of DNA repair.  
Sea urchin digging teeth are designed to stay sharp

Sea urchin digging teeth are designed to stay sharp

04.05.2009
Structural Biology
Sea urchins dig themselves hiding holes in the limestone of the ocean floor using teeth that don’t go blunt. Weizmann Institute scientists have now revealed their secrets, which might give engineers insights into creating ever-sharp tools or mechanical parts.  

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