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Israeli Scientists Block the Progression of Type I Diabetes
26.11.2001
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A team of researchers led by Prof. Irun Cohen of the Weizmann Institute of Science has developed a unique approach for halting the progression of Type I (juvenile or insulin-dependent) diabetes.
A Trillion Computers In A Drop Of Water
22.11.2001
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Scientists build a nanoscale computing machine using biological molecules
New President of the Weizmann Institute of Science
14.11.2001
The Board of Governors of the Weizmann Institute of Science has elected Prof. Ilan Chet to the position of Institute President. Prof. Chet will assume presidential responsibilities on December 1, 2001, with the conclusion of Prof. Haim Harari's 13-year term in office. Prof. Chet was born in Haifa in 1939. He completed his doctoral work in microbiology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Faculty of Agriculture, in Rehovot.
Scientists Uncover The Exact Mode Of Action Of Five Antibiotic Drugs
25.10.2001
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Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science and Germany's Max-Planck Society have discovered how five antibiotic drugs function by binding to the bacterial ribosome - the cell's 'protein factory' - and shutting off all protein production. Proteins are the cell's primary component and the basis of all enzymatic reactions. Blocking their production kills the bacterium.
Israeli Scientists Discover Gene Responsible For Hereditary Muscle Disease Prevalent Among Jews Of Persian Descent
27.08.2001
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Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science and from Hadassah University Hospital have identified the gene that in its mutated form causes a degenerative muscle disease known as hereditary inclusion body myopathy, or HIBM. This disease is common in Jews from Iran and from the neighboring Middle Eastern countries, but it also occurs in non-Jews in different parts of the world. The findings are reported in the September issue of Nature Genetics.
Brittlestars Use Crystal Lenses To Spot Approaching Predator
23.08.2001
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Brittlestars of the species Ophiocoma wendtii form crystal lenses in their skeletons that allow them to spot approaching predators, according to a study reported in Nature on August 23.
Vaccination Following Spinal Cord Injury: Innovative Approach Limits Paralysis
15.08.2001
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Weizmann Institute scientists propose an innovative approach for preventing complete paralysis after partial spinal cord injury. The approach consists of boosting the body's natural immune mechanisms to improve the outcome of trauma.
Scientists Discover Enzymes Capable of Duplicating Damaged Genetic Material, Creating New Mutations
16.11.2000
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Potential applications of this Weizmann Institute discovery include suppressing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and reconstructing ancient DNA or damaged DNA left at crime scenes
Weizmann Institute Scientists Develop a Novel System for Analyzing Genetic Data that Mimics the Human Capacity for Unsupervised Learning
16.10.2000
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Yeda Technology Transfer
New genetic research technologies, such as DNA chips, enable scientists to evaluate tissue samples from several patients simultaneously, expressing thousands of genes. However, deciphering the vast amount of information derived, consisting of anything from 100,000 to 1,000,000 genetic 'figures,' requires highly sophisticated data processing tools.
Delving In To The Nanoscopic
25.09.2000
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Weizmann Institute scientists develop a novel method for evaluating ultrathin films. Potential benefits include diverse microelectronic applications and a better understanding of chemical and biological systems Ever tried determining what's inside a layered chocolate cake without slicing it? Now, how about tackling a similar task, yet on a nanometer-scale?
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