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Dust to Gust

Dust to Gust

26.12.2006
Environment, Climate
The health of the Brazilian rain forest depends on dust from one valley in Africa    
Prof. Daniel Zajfman

Prof. Daniel Zajfman elected president of the Weizmann institute of science

13.11.2006
Today, the Board of Governors of the Weizmann Institute of Science elected Prof. Daniel Zajfman the tenth president of the Weizmann Institute. He will take office on Dec. 1, 2006, at which time he will replace Prof. Ilan Chet, who finishes his term of office. Prof. Zajfman will be the youngest president to serve the Weizmann Institute: He will be 47 when he takes office.
Silence of the Amoebae

Silence of the Amoebae

30.08.2006
Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Weizmann Institute scientists render a disease-causing pathogen harmless  
A Better Water Test

A Better Water Test

30.08.2006
Organic Chemistry, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
Water is essential for life. Nevertheless, even small amounts of water in the wrong places – fuels, lubricants, or organic solvents – can cause motors to sputter, metal parts to rust, or chemical reactions to go awry. That’s why one of the most common lab tests performed in industry is one that looks for traces of water in other substances, even though the test itself is complicated and time-consuming.  
Time in Space

Time in Space

30.08.2006
Astrophysics
Real-time observations of a supernova explosion through NASA's Swift satellite have confirmed theoretical research carried out by Prof. Eli Waxman of the Weizmann Institute.
Bacteria Beat the Heat

Bacteria Beat the Heat

30.08.2006
Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Energy, Plants and Agriculture
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute have found that a switch in just two amino acids can make a difference between functioning best at moderate temperatures and being adapted to living in extreme heat. The results of their research might have implications for future attempts to adjust crops to differing climate conditions or improve enzyme efficiency in industrial processes.
Scientists Discover a Genetic Code for Organizing DNA Within the Nucleus

Scientists Discover a Genetic Code for Organizing DNA Within the Nucleus

19.07.2006
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Tiny Airborne Particles are a Major Cause of Climate Change

Tiny Airborne Particles are a Major Cause of Climate Change

17.07.2006
Space & Physics, Environment, Climate
The local effect of atmospheric aerosols can be greater than the greenhouse effect    
Successful Transplantation from Pig Embryos to Mice

Successful Transplantation from Pig Embryos to Mice

19.06.2006
Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Millions of diabetics face a lifetime of daily injections to replace the insulin their bodies fail to produce, as well as a host of risks that includes blindness, amputation, kidney failure and heart disease. For many, particularly those inflicted with juvenile diabetes, transplants of the pancreatic tissue in which insulin is produced might alleviate these problems. Unfortunately, there are not nearly enough organ donors available for transplantation.  
Bones Hold the Key to Blood Renewal

Bones Hold the Key to Blood Renewal

19.06.2006
Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Though we think of them as solid and permanent, our bones are actually constantly being rebuilt throughout our lives. A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has now revealed how cells that work at remodeling the bones play a direct part in the ongoing renewal of another system – the blood. Their findings, which may lead to future improvements in bone marrow transplantation and a better understanding of diseases involving bone or blood renewal, were published in the June issue of Nature Medicine.  

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