Genetics
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have uncovered laws of physics that explain why cracks in a material propagate asymmetrically, laying the foundation for developing more durable materials.
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists reveal how the mitochondrial protein Mitch affects obesity and muscle endurance, potentially paving the way for an improved weight loss drug that doesn't have the drawbacks of Ozempic
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Comprehensive genomic map reveals unprecedented genetic diversity in the global pea collection and paves the way for genetic improvements of the legume
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have revealed that the melody of English speech behaves like a language with vocabulary and syntax, paving the way for artificial intelligence to understand it.
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists reveal how breast cancer cells enter dormancy, how it is maintained over years – and why they suddenly awaken and form metastases
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A study led by researchers from the Hebrew University reveals over 325,000 regions in the genome with methylation differences between the paternal and maternal copies – new insights into epigenetics and parental imprinting
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In Prof. Ido Amit's laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science, they identified a gene whose silencing reprograms immune system cells and can transform them from cancer supporters to cancer killers.
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AI-based technology developed in Dr. Liat Keren's lab enables an unprecedented view of processes in body tissues
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Prof. Yardena Samuels' lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science has succeeded in making cancer cells surrender themselves to the immune system. The new approach may offer hope to incurable patients
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New DNA mapping could lead to more nutritious, sustainable pistachios. The climate crisis has brought warmer winters and a drastic reduction in the fog that cooled California. To do this, the tree must adapt to the new conditions,
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In Dr. Meital Oren-Suisa's lab at the Weizmann Institute, they discovered that male worms learn less well from experience compared to females, and uncovered a neural receptor that is responsible for the difference between the sexes and is also conserved in humans.
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New Hebrew University research maps for the first time the differences in maternal and paternal DNA coding in the body's cells, providing new insights into genetic control, parental inheritance, and the impact of genetic diseases
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The prize is awarded jointly to Professors Jeffrey Dangle, Jonathan Jones and Brian Stacekevich.
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In the laboratory of Prof. Yifat Marbel at the Weizmann Institute of Science, a vast reservoir of antimicrobial substances was discovered that are naturally produced in the body's cells as part of the process of breaking down proteins that have completed their function. The new discovery is
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A strategic initiative with Hemafund that helps Ukraine deal with radiation hazards and treat victims. Hemafund's infrastructure ensures safe storage and rapid deployment of emergency care
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Thousands of proteins depend on their tails to locate themselves in cell membranes and carry out their essential functions. Changes in the tails can lead to rare genetic diseases
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Researchers in China have created a mouse from two ancestors by editing genes in stem cells. The groundbreaking study could impact our understanding of reproduction and the future of medicine.
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Researchers from the Hebrew University have developed Annotatability—an innovative framework that enables the detection of errors in genomic data, the improvement of biological analyses, and the identification of cellular pathways related to development and diseases
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New research reveals a fascinating mechanism of "guided search," in which DNA and chromatin structure act as a "road map," directing proteins to specific genetic targets. The mechanism provides new insights into the acquisition of cellular identity that may promote
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The researchers from the Laboratory of Comparative Immunology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev decided to develop the ability to transplant stem cells between corals, just like bone marrow transplants in humans
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have discovered why the small hours of the night may be prone to disaster
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The research shows that the TAS2R receptors are involved in many processes such as breathing, digestion and the immune system. "The opposite sense of taste: an unusual sensory mechanism discovered in the detection of bitter taste in humans"
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Using the innovative Bayesian meta-modeling method, the researchers were able to combine data from advanced microscopy techniques and stochastic simulations, and reveal complex and new patterns in the initial signaling of T cells
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The swallowing organ of a transparent worm reveals the potential inherent in mathematical tools for the study of biological systems
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The institute's scientists revealed how aggressive breast cancer disrupts the immune response against it, and developed a treatment using an antibody that may be suitable for many types of cancer
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The malaria-causing parasite exacts a bloody toll from humanity, not least thanks to its ability to produce unique, dark crystals inside our blood cells. New research fully deciphers the structure of these crystals and calcns
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An innovative treatment for Gaucher's disease shows promising results in mice and gives hope to patients after decades of research
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The researchers found evidence of his Jewish origin in the mitochondrial genome of the son of Christopher Hernando, who is buried in the cathedral in Seville. Thus the claim of his Italian identity was also denied
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists draw inspiration from nature in developing new materials for a greener future
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The two scientists were recognized for their contribution to the understanding of genetic regulatory mechanisms through the discovery of microRNAs - tiny RNA molecules that play an essential role in the processes of development and function in cells
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A new study analyzed whole-genome sequencing data from 3256 people across Japan, using the Japan Biobank database. The division is: a group in Okinawa, related to an ancient population living in Japan, mud in northeastern Japan, possibly related
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Will a better understanding of the process of photosynthesis help to grow plants under artificial lighting?
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Weizmann Institute scientists have developed a new approach to increase the rate of division of immune cells in the laboratory, while preserving their ability to kill cancer cells, and have identified optimal time windows in which the cells are particularly lethal. The method may promote
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Plastic waste accumulates in the heart of the oceans and on the ground and tiny plastic particles enter our bloodstream. As long as suitable substitutes are not found for the common industrial material, this pollution is expected to continue and even increase. Institute scientists
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Copaxone may protect heart muscle cells and improve its function after a heart attack
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have created the smallest artificial genetic circuit ever. The new development based on a single DNA molecule is expected to promote the next generation of nanobiotechnological applications
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In two recently published studies, Weizmann Institute of Science scientists mapped common brain cancer tumors with unprecedented resolution, and identified a possible reason why some patients do not respond to a new treatment
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A cold, strange and short molecule created in an experiment at the Weizmann Institute of Science following a collision between particles may shed light on chemical reactions at extremely low temperatures
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The secrets of the production of mescaline have been revealed - a natural hallucinogenic drug with therapeutic potential * The drug extracted from the extinct peyote cactus has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. Its effect on serotonin receptors in the brain
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