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Top: Overexpression of genes from the B2-SINE family in retinal ganglion neurons led to accelerated growth after injury. Bottom: Ganglion cells after injury without B2-SINE overexpression
07.07.2025

Weizmann Institute scientists have discovered hundreds of molecules that promote nerve regeneration in mice – and may even encourage growth in...

The Short and the Long of Protein Tails
06.02.2025

Without their tails, thousands of proteins would be unable to fulfill their vital roles. Changes to these tails can cause rare...

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25.11.2024

Weizmann researchers discover why the wee hours of the day can be especially dangerous to our health

MRI brain scans of mice with Gaucher disease Type III. The scan of a mouse that received the new treatment (left) shows a significant reduction in tissue inflammation (blue) compared to an untreated mouse (right)
13.10.2024

An innovative treatment for Gaucher disease has produced promising results in mice, giving hope to patients after decades of...

A cryo-scanning electron microscope image of a freeze-fractured chloroplast, cropped from the surrounding tissue, providing a view into the photosynthetic membranes and the protein complexes embedded within them
16.09.2024

Will a better understanding of photosynthesis help us grow plants under artificial light?

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10.06.2024

Weizmann Institute researchers have discovered a protein that prunes nerve endings, regulating sensitivity to pain

AI Flexes Its Muscles
11.04.2024

A machine learning model sheds new light on muscle development

(l-r) Dr. Anat Bahat and Prof. Rivka Dikstein
26.02.2024

Weizmann Institute scientists have discovered two small molecules that can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice, slowing and even reversing...

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25.01.2024

A new algorithm may greatly speed up the process of engineering therapeutic antibodies

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