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When Proteins Go on Strike
27.02.2025
Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Genetics

Weizmann Institute researchers forced thousands of yeast proteins to go on a surprise strike – and uncovered their previously unknown roles in...

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Fungus vs. Fungus: Newly Identified Yeast Might Prevent Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
18.03.2024
Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

The novel yeast works by outcompeting rivals, Weizmann Institute study suggests

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Putting a Super Cork on the Coronavirus
18.08.2021
Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Therapeutic approach developed by Weizmann Institute scientists could spell new hope in the battle against COVID-19 

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When Proteins Go on Strike

Mouse heart tissue viewed under a microscope

A Broken Heart: Two Types of Scars, Two Paths to Healing

Gal Raviv

Seeding the Passion

Training Future Physician-Scientists: The Weizmann Institute Receives Approval for a New Medical School

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Mouse heart tissue viewed under a microscope
18.02.2025
A Broken Heart: Two Types of Scars, Two Paths to Healing
11.02.2025
Training Future Physician-Scientists: The Weizmann Institute Receives Approval for a New Medical School
Prof. Yonina Eldar. Photo by Ronen Aharoni
04.02.2025
Prof. Yonina Eldar Is the Recipient of the Israel Prize in Engineering
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