A Weizmann Institute study has both identified four distinct temperaments among mice and linked them to specific genetic profiles, a major step towards deeper study of mental health and illness in people.

Incoming Weizmann Institute of Science President Prof. Alon Chen spoke to the International Board and friends on November 11, outlining his vision and plans for the future. Read his speech here.

The Weizmann Institute bestowed honorary doctorates on eight distinguished individuals whose contributions to society have had a tangible and celebrated impact. 

On December 1, the Weizmann Institute's Prof. Daniel Zajfman steps down after 13 years as President. Weizmann Magazine sat down with Prof. Zajfman for a look back on his years in office, and his predictions for the future of Weizmann science.

Check out the plans for the new and improved Clore Garden of Science! 

A new program launched by Yeda, the Weizmann Institute’s technology transfer arm, is bridging the gap between basic science breakthroughs and commercial application.

The Core Strength Luncheon was an opportunity to celebrate donors who gave to core facilities at the Weizmann Institute, including the Norman E. Alexander Family Foundation, Laurent and Nathalie Amar, and the M. Judith Ruth Foundation.
 

At the crossroads of science, medicine, and engineering is an abundance of data, and Prof. Yonina Eldar is working to make it accessible.

The human visual system has a remarkable ability to make sense of the 3D world from 2D information. Translating that ability to computers is Dr. Tali Dekel's challenge.

What exactly are stem cells—and what promise do they hold for human health?

The ‘Anatomy of a Lab’ session, led Prof. Roee Ozeri, offered an overview of the key human components of a scientific lab—from the principal investigator to the staff scientist to the postdoctoral fellows and the students. 

The 2019 Adelis Brain Research Award was presented to Dr. Yaniv Ziv of the Department of Neurobiology.