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Weizmann Institute of Science research reveals how AAA+ family machines use an energy-efficient mechanism to thread proteins through a tiny channel, providing inspiration for the development of artificial molecular machines
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Scientists from the Weizmann Institute, Sheba, and Mayo Clinic have mapped the healthy human liver for the first time at a resolution of 2 microns, discovering that the division of functions in it is more complex than in other mammals, explaining why certain areas are sensitive to
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New research shows how a combination of natural protein pools and machine learning led to the development of a hydrogel with extraordinary adhesive properties, which may help in medicine and advanced materials in the future.
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New scientific evidence suggests that ice has been accumulating on the moon for the past billion and a half years, revealing where it's best to look for it.
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Prof. Ariel Monitz's team from Tel Aviv University showed that in allergic esophagitis (EOE) the protein TSLP is active and that its neutralization in an experimental model reduces inflammatory cell infiltration, mucosal thickening, and fibrosis - a hint
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Mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose mates and what predicts the success of offspring
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Researchers at the Technion have developed an engineered scaffold containing muscle and fat tissue, a hierarchical blood vessel network, and a lymphatic network, and experiments in rats demonstrated faster and more efficient attachment of the graft to the damaged organ.
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A study published in Science shows how viruses attacking bacteria capture or cut immune alarm molecules, using new "sponge" proteins identified by a combination of AlphaFold, artificial intelligence, and experimental biology.
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A new study conducted in Israel and Ethiopia, led by researchers from the Weizmann Institute and Hadassah, reveals that the microbiome partially compensates for the damage that HIV causes to immune system cells in the intestinal mucosa and may lead to treatment directions.
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New mathematical model and analysis of twin databases from Sweden, Denmark and the US separate “external” mortality from aging – doubling previous estimates
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Shifting storm tracks due to climate change is warming and drying out large areas of the American Northwest.
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The findings may shed new light on disruptions in the biological clock during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
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A new DNA chip from the Weizmann Institute of Science produces dozens of viral antigens on silicon in a single experiment and rapidly maps the immune “fingerprint” of subjects – a tool that could accelerate the development of tests, vaccines,
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Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science have identified immunosuppressive macrophages in tumors and developed smart molecules called MiTEs that target the TREM2 receptor and locally activate IL-2 – with the aim of overcoming resistance to immunotherapy without causing side effects.
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Hebrew University and Believer Meats team shows spontaneous cell renewal in bovine cultures without signs of malignancy, with telomerase and PGC1α activation; potential for stable cell lines and scale-up production
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In an article in the prestigious journal Nature Aging, researchers present a blueprint for improving the effectiveness of the immune system in old age.
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If we quantify the extent of human movement on Earth, we find that we move 40 times more than all land animals combined; if we look at the timeline, we see that while the weight of farm animals has skyrocketed
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Weizmann Institute and Ichilov Institute study reveals, using electrodes deep in the brain, how loss avoidance mechanisms affect learning, memory, and anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have developed a new optogenetic technology that allows them to study the activity of the oxytocin system deep in the young brain. Their findings show that this protein, known as the "love hormone," influences the coping of mouse pups.
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A unique collaboration between the Weizmann Institute of Science and Sheba Medical Center led to the discovery of two potential drugs for a life-threatening disease of the lymphatic system.
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Research at the Weizmann Institute of Science demonstrates how communication between the brain and the body's organs plays a critical role in health and disease
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Researchers from the Hebrew University have identified a neural network that works against the feeling of reward – and offer a new therapeutic approach to dealing with drug addiction by regulating emotional pain during withdrawal.
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The study, published in the journal Cell, reveals a new role for rare RNA molecules that help peripheral nerves and even encourage the regrowth of nerve cells in the brain. A breakthrough in the treatment of degenerative diseases and rehabilitation from injuries
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Weizmann Institute researchers have found that nerve cells sense mechanical changes in fat tissue and regulate the body's energy burning. Suppressing this mechanism makes mice immune to obesity and diabetes
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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists reveal how the immune system allows us to eat whatever we want, without developing an allergy or disease.
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Weizmann Institute scientists have developed a nano-MRI method that allows imaging of single molecules at room temperature
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A distorted version of a protein that marks damaged proteins causes the formation of deposits in the brain similar to what occurs in Alzheimer's disease
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New research from the Weizmann Institute presents a fascinating turn in sensory research – mice whiskers not only sense touch, but also produce sounds that are captured by the auditory system and used to identify objects.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"