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Scientists from the Weizmann Institute and Charles University in Prague have succeeded in simulating in the laboratory, within months, an evolutionary trajectory that resembles the development of the coronavirus throughout an entire pandemic. The research may help in the early identification of dangerous variants and in preparing for pandemics.
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A study from the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals that memory cells of the immune system do not only work against viruses and bacteria. In women with ovarian cancer, memory B cells were found that are able to reach the tumor and produce antibodies.
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New research from the Weizmann Institute and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a solution to a 150-year-old mystery: why the molecules of life chose one orientation. The researchers found that chiral molecules that appear as mirror images respond differently when
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A study by the Weizmann Institute and the Hebrew University reveals a new immune defense mechanism: stem cells infected with Salmonella accelerate their maturation, stop reproducing, and help save intestinal tissue.
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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 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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Research by the Weizmann Institute of Science shows that weaver ants connect their bodies into zipper-like chains and weights, build stable nests on treetops, and may even demonstrate advanced group cognition.
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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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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 study by Weizmann Institute of Science scientists reveals that the malaria parasite sends RNA molecules to the nucleus of immune system cells, disrupting their splicing mechanism and diverting the body's defense response from its target.
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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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In a study published in PNAS, T cells were engineered to recognize amyloid proteins in the brain; the injections reduced the extent of deposits and markers of brain inflammation—offering a new direction for degenerative brain diseases
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New mathematical model and analysis of twin databases from Sweden, the United States and the United Kingdom separate “external” mortality from aging – and double previous estimates
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Analysis of 26 radio measurements from the Juno mission, when the spacecraft passed behind Jupiter, found that the planet is about 8 km narrow at the equator and about 24 km flat at the poles – a change that refines models of the internal structure and winds.
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A study in Nature Communications reveals a subtype of touch sensors in the whisker follicle that is located near the center of mass and rests on a collagen ring that acts like a “stabilizing weight” — so the rat ignores whisker vibrations and responds precisely
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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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Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have found new evidence for the existence of a system of particles that "remembers" which quantum states it was in before, taking another step toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
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A new computational tool, SpotNeoMet, developed at the Weizmann Institute, detects resistance mutations that recur in many patients and create neoantigens – a possible target for “precision” immunotherapy for broad patient groups
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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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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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Neuroscientists from the Weizmann Institute traveled to a remote island near Zanzibar to record the brain activity of mammals in the wild for the first time and study how the internal compass they use to navigate works.
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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 group of students from the Fleischmann Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University initiated, designed, and built a space rover – as part of the TAUverIL project led by Prof. Yoram Reich and Danny Berko, with the aim of participating in an international competition in Poland.
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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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New research by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Weizmann Institute dates the impressive dam wall from the time of the Judean kings Joash or Amaziah, which was built in Jerusalem some 2,800 years ago as a solution to the climate crisis and water shortage.
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An international team of scientists, led by Northwestern University and the Weizmann Institute of Science, has identified a new type of supernova that provides a rare glimpse into the depths of stars and reveals sites of production of heavy chemical elements.
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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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Algorithms developed by Weizmann Institute of Science scientists and Intel Labs researchers enable millions of AI developers worldwide to harness the combined power of artificial intelligences that "think" together.
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Based on the advanced database of the Human Phenotype Project and artificial intelligence models, Weizmann Institute of Science scientists created a "digital twin" that will help predict the medical future of each participant.
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A nuclear clock is the next big promise in measurement. Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have devised a method that allows us to harness tomorrow's technology to search for dark matter today.
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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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The Israeli company that grew out of the Weizmann Institute is setting ambitious goals for developing commercial quantum computing – with a technological advantage as early as 2027.
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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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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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The ATLAS experiment involves four groups from Israel, consisting of approximately 100 researchers from Tel Aviv University, the Technion, the Weizmann Institute, and Ben-Gurion University.