Joel Stavans

cyanobacteria reveal developmental pattern

The Need for Noise: How Patterns Arise in Nature

18.10.2018

Space & Physics, Theoretical Physics, Biochemistry, Evolution and Development

Physicists and biologists team up to show that even the simplest biological developmental patterns may require some noise to be formed

Molecule Mechanic

Molecule Mechanic

01.10.2004

Space & Physics, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Attaching a microscopic bead to a four-way DNA junction enables scientists to catch a molecular motor in action

Life's Twists and Turns

Life's Twists and Turns

01.05.1999

Communication between physicists and biologists is leading to new insights into DNA...

Soap Bubbles and Silicon Chips

Soap Bubbles and Silicon Chips

01.10.1992

Materials Science

With soap bubbles and a photocopier, Dr. Joel Stavans is revealing the properties of numerous materials

Top Stories

Uncrackable: Scorpions and Sponges Inspire Sustainable Design

Hunting Down Giant Viruses That Attack Tiny Algae

Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy

Crystals in zebrafish eye

A Secret Recipe for Colorful and Versatile Animal Crystals

Press Releases

The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked among the World’s Top Ten Academic Institutions

A Discovery to Set Your Heart a-Knocking

Navigating the Digestive Tract

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Checking the Dosage

Prof. Yoram Groner is a pioneer in Down syndrome research

One Protein, Two Programs

A cell’s decision to commit suicide involves an exchange of information between two suicide mechanisms

The Coin Toss Paradox

Can a game with “quantum” rules beat the odds?