Avraham Ben-Nun

HIV and cell membrane. Image:ThinkStock

Killer Virus to the Rescue

16.01.2014

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

The molecule that helps HIV invade immune cells might, in the future, help prevent autoimmune attacks

Prof. Avraham Ben-Nun with Ma'ayan (21) and Oren (18)

The Schizoid Microbe

01.11.2001

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Prof. Avraham Ben-Nun of the Institute's Immunology Department has discovered that the bacterium responsible for whooping cough may...

Prof. Avraham Ben-Nun.

Like a Forest Fire

01.05.2001

Brain & Behavior, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Yeda Technology Transfer

Genetically engineered "draw-fire" proteins may lead to a new treatment for autoimmune diseases

Tuberculosis Bacteria May Protect Against Autoimmune Disease

Tuberculosis Bacteria May Protect Against Autoimmune Disease

01.10.1995

Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A protein derived from the tuberculosis bacterium might protect against multiple sclerosis

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