Michael Eisenbach

Locations of different opsins on the human sperm, viewed under a microscope, are revealed by labeling with a fluorescent antibody (bright yellow)

Sperm “See” It Hot

24.10.2015

Molecular and Cell Biology, Fertility

Proteins better known as visual sensors play a role in the heat-seeking movement of sperm...

Dr. Anat Cohen-Dayag

The Business Side of Science

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At 43, Dr. Anat Cohen-Dayag is president and CEO of Compugen Ltd.

Prof. Michael Eisenbach

Prof. Michael Eisenbach

20.10.2007

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Left to right: Ph.D. students Anna Gakamsky and Anat Bahat, Prof. Michael Eisenbach. Obstacle course

Sperm on the Egghunt

01.05.2003

Biochemistry, Fertility

Sperm are tiny "heat-seeking missiles" homing in on the egg

Sperm Use Heat Sensors to Find the Egg

Sperm Use Heat Sensors to Find the Egg

31.01.2003

Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Fertility

Much like guided missiles that sense the heat of a plane's engine, sperm are guided...

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Prof. David Wallach

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