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Biological Chemistry

Prof. David Mirelman. On target
01.05.2004

The challenge: to selectively kill cancer cells while leaving healthy ones intact

Prof. Eitan Reuveny. Cell talk
01.05.2004

How do cells open and close their communication channels? What makes life electric?

Nerves, Heal Thyselves
01.05.2004

Injured nerves use a unique "track and engine" system to get their message to the nerve cell center

Resilience by Improvisation
01.05.2004

Cells can "fake the words" when copying DNA if they encounter mistakes in the sequence

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.
29.12.2003
A new method selectively kills cancer cells, leaves healthy ones intact...
Deciphering Gaucher's Disease
01.10.2003

New finding may lead to more effective – and affordable – treatments

Clockwise from bottom left: Dr. Meir Krupsky, Dalia Elinger, Dr. Edna Schechtman, Dr. Tamar Paz-Elizur, Dr. Sara Blumenstein, and Prof. Zvi Livneh. Calculated risks
03.09.2003
Research uncovers individual risk for lung cancer
New Blood Test Uncovers Individual Risk for Lung Cancer
03.09.2003

Smokers carrying a newly found genetic marker are 5-10 times more likely to fall victim to the...

Left to right: Ph.D. students Anna Gakamsky and Anat Bahat, Prof. Michael Eisenbach. Obstacle course
01.05.2003
Sperm are tiny "heat-seeking missiles" homing in on the egg

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