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As compared to the control brain (top), the autistic brain (bottom) shows weaker inter-hemispheric synchronization in several areas, particularly the superior temporal gyrus (light blue) and the inferior frontal gyrus (red)
24.07.2011

The finding, by Weizmann Institute scientists, could lead to the development of tools for early diagnosis

(l-r) Standing: Einat Levy, Dr. Liat Rousso Noori and Eynat Finkelshtein. Sitting: Prof. Hilla Knobler, Dr. Alon Chen, Prof. Ari Elson and Dr. Yael Kuperman. Sensitivity
05.07.2011

Scientists reveal how mice lacking the PTPe protein consume fat and stay slim.

cultured Cultured nerve cells that have been inoculated with RNA-bearing viruses. This RNA targets the CRF stress response, reducing gene expression
08.05.2011

What happens when the body is unable to turn off the stress response? 

Overexpression of PKMzeta in the insular cortex. A merged picture of a neuron stained with GFP (green), PKMzeta (blue), and NeuN (red)
02.04.2011
Memories can be either enhanced or erased through the manipulation of a certain protein.
Aha! Mouse over "camouflage" image for undoctored picture
02.04.2011
Much of memory research involves repetitive, rote learning. So why do the things we learn through sudden insight tend to...
Weizmann Institute scientists discover: A Chemical Signal in Human Tears
06.01.2011

Weizmann scientists found that merely sniffing a woman’s tears – even when the crying woman is not present – reduces sexual...

Prof. Noam Sobel and Yaara Yeshurun.
01.05.2010
Why certain smells can evoke strong memories
Weizmann Institute scientists discover: A Gene that Ties Stress to Obesity and Diabetes
18.04.2010

Dr. Alon Chen of the Weizmann Institute’s Neurobiology Department and his research team have now...

 Scientists Have Developed Electronic 'Nose' That is Able to Predict the Pleasantness of Novel Odors
15.04.2010
Weizmann Institute scientists have ‘trained’ an electronic system to be able to predict the pleasantness of novel odors, just...
Dr. Elad Schneidman.
01.10.2009
Neurons seem to practice group behavior, according to new research
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