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A green fluorescent-labeled protein serves as a marker for autophagy. Autophagy occurs when the protein accumulates within the relevant organelle (left); when diffused throughout the cell (right)
09.09.2015

Fatty molecules are made-to-order when a piece of essential cellular machinery is needed 

(l-r) Prof. Zvulun Elazar, Tomer Shpilka and Hilla Weidberg. Construction details
30.05.2011

The proper assembly of a recycling compartment is critical for the life of a cell.

 
(l-r) Prof. Eitan Reuveny, Ayelet Cooper, Liora Guy-David and Dr. Adi Raveh. Gear shift
21.03.2011

A mechanism for closing a nerve cell’s channels can instantly shift from slow gear to slamming the door shut

Distribution of skeletal proteins in an artificial membrane resembling a long bacteria: The spontaneous curvature of the proteins (purple) drives them to move together to form rings that coalesce, increasingly constricting the membrane
01.05.2010
"Multidisciplinary research" takes on new meaning in one student's work
 
High resolution scanning electron microscope image of a tectorial membrane
01.05.2007

An inner ear membrane is both flexible and rigid

Step by step documentation of "midwife"-assisted amoeba reproduction
01.05.2001

Weizmann Institute scientists discover: Amoebas use "midwives" to reproduce

Biological Sensors Devised by Institute Scientists
01.05.1992

A new, highly sensitive biosensor may detect drugs or explosives