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electrons tunnel in protein
Lowering the Barrier: Electrons Seen Tunneling through Proteins
02.08.2018
Quantum Physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology

Uncovering quantum effects in the molecules in our bodies may lead to future biotech developments

Prof. Mordechai Sheves
Prof. Mordechai Sheves | Technology Transfer
01.11.2009
 

Prof. Mordechai Sheves,
Vice President,...

Prof. Mordechai Sheves
Prof. Mordechai Sheves
10.09.2007

Prof. Mordechai Sheves was appointed Vice President for Technology Transfer and Chairman of Yeda.

Bacteriorhodopsin-containing microorganisms give these evaporation ponds near San Francisco their color
Live Wire
01.10.2006
Viruses & Microorganisms, Evolution and Development, Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology
A bacterial protein for absorbing sunlight turns out conduct electricity much better than it should
Prof. Mordechai Sheves
Prof. Mordechai Sheves
01.11.2005
Prof. Mordechai...
Structure of a retinal protein (purple) and its key co-worker (blue)
The Chemistry of Vision
01.01.2002
Particle Physics, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Organic Chemistry

It was long believed that the rotation of the "retinal molecule" was the first stage in vision. However, Prof. Mordechai Sheves of the Weizmann...

Seeing the Light
Seeing the Light
01.10.1999
Structural Biology

A light-absorbing protein in the retina changes shape faster than the blink of an eye

Weizmann Institute-Led Project Receives Center of Excellence Grant
Weizmann Institute-Led Project Receives Center of Excellence Grant
20.10.1996
Chemistry
REHOVOT, Israel -- October 20, 1996 -- A Center of Excellence research grant has been awarded to a project being coordinated by a...

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