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Weizmann Institute of Science

May 15, 2019

Exposure to women’s tears leads to less revenge-seeking behavior and lower aggression-related brain activity in men

Exposure to women’s tears leads to less revenge-seeking behavior and lower aggression-related brain activity in men

A novel framework for the potential development of drug-free cancer therapies

A novel framework for the potential development of drug-free cancer therapies

New material could enable your body to power your pacemaker and other devices

New material could enable your body to power your pacemaker and other devices

Engineered bacteria that feed on CO2 could lead to the development of carbon-neutral fuels

Bacteria in the lab of Prof. Ron Milo of the Weizmann Institute of Science have not just sworn off sugar – they have stopped eating all of their normal solid food, existing instead on carbon dioxide (CO2) from their environment. That is, they were able to build all of their biomass from air. This feat, which involved nearly a

Engineered bacteria that feed on CO2 could lead to the development of carbon-neutral fuels

Could gut microbes affect the course of ALS?

Researchers isolated a molecule that may be under-produced in the guts of patients Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have shown in mice that intestinal microbes, collectively termed the gut microbiome, may affect the course of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. As reported today in Nature,progression of an ALS-like disease

Could gut microbes affect the course of ALS?

Reversible liquid organic hydrogen carrier system brings the hydrogen economy closer

Reversible liquid organic hydrogen carrier system made of simple organic chemicals Hydrogen is a highly attractive, but also highly explosive energy carrier, which requires safe, lightweight and cheap storage as well as transportation systems. Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, have now developed a chemical storage system based on simple and abundant organic

Reversible liquid organic hydrogen carrier system brings the hydrogen economy closer

Your immune system and the fountain of youth

Helping the immune system clear away old cells in aging mice helped restore youthful characteristics If only we could keep our bodies young, healthy and energetic, even as we attain the wisdom of our years. New research at the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests this dream could be at least partly obtainable in the future. The

Your immune system and the fountain of youth

The ultimate personalized cancer therapy – a new drug is created for every patient

A new approach to identifying “signposts” on cancer cells may help immune cells eliminate the disease With new immunotherapy treatments for melanoma, recovery rates have risen dramatically, in some cases to around 50%. But they could be much higher: A new study led by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science showed, in lab dishes

The ultimate personalized cancer therapy – a new drug is created for every patient

A breakthrough technology with the power to create drugs with fewer unwanted side effects

Today, a new study published in Science by Professors Yossi Paltiel of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Ron Naaman from the Weizmann Institute of Science describes a breakthrough technology with the power to create drugs with fewer unwanted side effects. Chemical compounds are made up of molecules. The most important molecules in biology are chiral molecules.

A breakthrough technology with the power to create drugs with fewer unwanted side effects

A new, water-based, recyclable membrane filters all types of nanoparticles

Self-Organization Makes for Efficient Separation Separation technology is at the heart of water purification, sewage treatment and reclaiming materials, as well as numerous basic industrial processes. Membranes are used to separate out the smallest, nanoscale particles and even molecules and metal ions. Prof. Boris Rybtchinski and his group of the Weizmann Institute of Science’s Organic

A new, water-based, recyclable membrane filters all types of nanoparticles

Typical office scanner can be used as a cyberattack tool via laser or smartbulb

A typical office scanner can be infiltrated and a company’s network compromised using different light sources, according to a new paper by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the Weizmann Institute of Science. “In this research, we demonstrated how to use a laser or smart bulb to establish a covert channel between an

Typical office scanner can be used as a cyberattack tool via laser or smartbulb

Effective treatment for early prostate cancer using non-invasive light therapy

A new non-surgical treatment for low-risk prostate cancer can effectively kill cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue, reports a new UCL-led phase III clinical trial in 413 patients. The trial was funded by STEBA Biotech which holds the commercial license for the treatment. The new treatment, ‘vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy’ (VTP), involves injecting a light-sensitive drug

Effective treatment for early prostate cancer using non-invasive light therapy

A new way to predict drug cocktail interactions even with a lot of ingredients

Synopsis: A new model can predict drug interactions and side effects even between a large number of components Drug cocktails such as those for treating cancer, like the alcoholic versions offered at the local bar, are best when the proper ingredients are mixed in the right proportions. Like the cocktails we normally drink, the combination

A new way to predict drug cocktail interactions even with a lot of ingredients

New movie screen allows for glasses-free 3-D at a larger scale

Prototype display enables viewers to watch a 3-D movie from any seat in a theater. 3-D movies immerse us in new worlds and allow us to see places and things in ways that we otherwise couldn’t. But behind every 3-D experience is something that is uniformly despised: those goofy glasses. Fortunately, there may be hope.

New movie screen allows for glasses-free 3-D at a larger scale

Eating Air, Making Fuel: Converting CO2 to sugars

Weizmann Institute scientists engineer bacteria to create sugar from the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide All life on the planet relies, in one way or another, on a process called carbon fixation: the ability of plants, algae and certain bacteria to “pump” carbon dioxide (CO2) from the environment, add solar or other energy and turn it

Eating Air, Making Fuel: Converting CO2 to sugars

Stem Cells Might Heal Damaged Lungs

Collectively, such diseases of the airways as emphysema, bronchitis, asthma and cystic fibrosis are the second leading cause of death worldwide. More than 35 million Americans alone suffer from chronic respiratory disease. Weizmann Institute scientists have now proposed a new direction that could, in the future, lead to the development of a method for alleviating

Stem Cells Might Heal Damaged Lungs

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Introduction:

Journey into the captivating story of the Weizmann Institute of Science, an internationally renowned research institution in Israel. Since its inception in 1934, initially as the Daniel Sieff Research Institute and later renamed in 1949 in honor of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the institute has been a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and scientific exploration. Known for its multidisciplinary research in natural and exact sciences, the Weizmann Institute has made profound contributions that have had lasting impacts worldwide.

History:

Founded in Rehovot, Israel, by the first President of Israel and renowned chemist Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the institute was envisioned as a center for cutting-edge research and scientific inquiry. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the world’s leading research institutions, characterized by its pursuit of fundamental research and the freedom it grants researchers to explore their scientific interests, leading to unexpected discoveries that have shaped modern science.

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Top 10 Innovations:

  1. Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Development of the drug Copaxone for treating multiple sclerosis.
  2. Amniocentesis Diagnostic Test: Pioneering the amniocentesis test for prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders.
  3. PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scanner: Significant contributions to the development of the PET scanner used in medical imaging.
  4. Osteoporosis Drug: Development of a biological drug for osteoporosis treatment.
  5. Cancer Research and Therapy: Breakthroughs in cancer biology leading to innovative cancer therapies.
  6. Quasicrystals: Discovery of quasicrystals, a new form of matter, leading to a Nobel Prize.
  7. Stem Cell Research: Advancements in understanding stem cell biology and potential applications.
  8. Solar Energy Research: Development of advanced solar energy technologies.
  9. Nano-Technology Research: Pioneering work in the field of nano-technology and its applications.
  10. Environmental Science Advancements: Contributions to environmental science, including water resource management and sustainable practices.

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  1. Ada Yonath: Nobel Laureate for her work on the structure of the ribosome.
  2. Daniel Zajfman: Renowned physicist and former president of the institute.
  3. Michael Sela: Known for his work in immunology and the development of Copaxone.
  4. Aharon Ciechanover: Nobel Laureate for the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation.
  5. Avram Hershko: Nobel Prize-winning biochemist for his work on the ubiquitin system.
  6. Dan Shechtman: Nobel Laureate for the discovery of quasicrystals.
  7. Jacob Ziv: Renowned for his contributions to information theory and data compression.
  8. Nathan Nelson: Known for his work in biochemistry and molecular biology.
  9. Reshef Tenne: Pioneer in the field of inorganic nanotubes and fullerene-like nanoparticles.
  10. Ruth Arnon: Co-developer of Copaxone and significant contributor to immunological research.

The Weizmann Institute of Science stands as a testament to the power of curiosity-driven research, consistently pushing the frontiers of scientific understanding. Its commitment to excellence, combined with an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation, has positioned it as a leader in global scientific research and discovery. The institute’s ongoing quest for knowledge and its contributions to bettering the world continue to make it a paragon of scientific advancement and exploration.

 

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