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Resilience through Improvisation

Resilience through Improvisation

20.01.2004
Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics
Our cells are resourceful when it comes to copying DNA, even when the DNA is damaged    
Weizmann Institute and Cambridge University Tie for First Place in Physics Competition

Weizmann Institute and Cambridge University Tie for First Place in Physics Competition

05.01.2004
Particle Physics
Over 2,000 physicists from about 50 countries are preparing for an experiment that will take place in CERN (on the Swiss-French border), hopefully in 2007. One of the main objects is to find the particle "Higgs" that might open the door to “new physics.
New method tracking single atoms may lead to improved drug design

New method tracking single atoms may lead to improved drug design

05.01.2004
Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology
Prof. Irit Sagi and her team are using new and innovative methods developed at the Weizmann Institute to see real time “video clips” of enzyme molecules at work. 
Metastasis of Colon Cancer Cells Reversed In Vitro

Metastasis of Colon Cancer Cells Reversed In Vitro

05.01.2004
Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Weizmann Institute scientists have succeeded in reversing the metastatic properties of colon cancer cells, in vitro,.uncovering a key process involved in the metastasis of colon cancer cells and raising hopes that target-specific drugs might be devised to prevent, or reverse, the invasive behavior of metastatic colon cancer cells
Alliin and Alliinase mechanizm: When Alliin encounters the Alliinase, the resulting reaction turns the normally inert alliin molecules into lethal allicin molecules, which penetrate and kill the tumor cells. Due to the precise delivery system, neighboring, healthy cells remain intact.

'Smart Bomb' Delivery Destroys Tumors In Mice

29.12.2003
Biochemistry, Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
A new method selectively kills cancer cells, leaves healthy ones intact   Weizmann Institute scientists have destroyed malignant tumors in mice using a chemical that occurs naturally in garlic. The key to the scientists’ success lies in the development of a unique, two-step system for delivering the cancer-wrecking chemical straight to the tumor cells.    
Cancer Diagnosis Technique gets FDA clearance

Cancer Diagnosis Technique gets FDA clearance

23.09.2003
Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Thanks to a diagnostic imaging technique that should soon be finding its way to medical establishments, many patients could be spared the pain and risk of biopsies. The technique, called 3TP, has recently received FDA clearance for use in the detection of breast and prostate cancer, and is slated for distribution as early as next year. It will enable doctors to distinguish between malignant tumors and benign lumps by scanning instead of cutting.    
New Blood Test Uncovers Individual Risk for Lung Cancer

New Blood Test Uncovers Individual Risk for Lung Cancer

03.09.2003
Biochemistry, Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Smokers carrying a newly found genetic marker are 5-10 times more likely to fall victim to the disease than other smokers; 120 times more than nonsmokers who don't carry the marker  
Weizmann Institute Scientists Reveal a New Principle that Guides Memory Dynamics

Weizmann Institute Scientists Reveal a New Principle that Guides Memory Dynamics

21.08.2003
Brain & Behavior, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
The Finding May Lead To The Development Of New Treatments For Psychological Trauma  
Call in the Taste Tailors

Call in the Taste Tailors

20.08.2003
Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics
Why taste and smell differ among individuals – and how industry may profit “De gustibus non est disputandum” is a popular saying, conveying that one shouldn't argue about flavors. Now, a team at the Weizmann Institute of Science, headed by Professor Doron Lancet of the Molecular Genetics Department, has found why this is true.  
How the Liver Cries for Help

How the Liver Cries for Help

20.08.2003
Cancer, Stem Cells, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
Stem cells in the bone marrow become liver cells in response to an alarm They still don't have a personality, and they're waiting for the maturity call. Stem cells in our bone marrow usually develop into blood cells, replenishing our blood system. However, in states of emergency, the destiny of some of these stem cells may change: They can become virtually any type of cell - liver cells, muscle cells, nerve cells - responding to the body's needs.  

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