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  • Dr. Arabella Duffield (left) and Dame Vivien Duffield DBE (photo credit: Yael Ilan)

    People behind the science

    A philanthropic way of life

    Grounded in Weizmann history, the Clore family continues to shape tomorrow’s science

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Scanning electron microscope images of enamel structure that developed abnormally after attacks by autoantibodies against enamel proteins. (Image from the Abramson lab)

    Briefs

    Breaking their teeth on an immune disorder

    A newly discovered autoimmune disorder disrupts tooth enamel development, with implications for the earlier diagnosis of celiac disease 

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • (photo credit: PBL Photography)

    People behind the science

    The science of happiness

    Positive neuroscience and the mindful living and giving of Valeria and Mike Rosenbloom

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Sunset over the Atacama Desert

    Features

    Journey to the frontiers of the universe

    Ruth Oratz on her once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Giant Magellan Telescope

    Date: September 11, 2024

More Stories

  • New scientists

    Decoding molecular mysteries

    Dr. Shifra Lansky is harnessing atomic force microscopy to investigate membrane protein dynamics

    Date: January 1, 2025

  • New scientists

    The depths of machine learning

    Dr. Gal Vardi is on a quest to understand neural networks and how to train them

    Date: January 1, 2025

  • New scientists

    The carbon counter

    Dr. Yinon Bar-On is working to quantify our ecosystems’ capacity to absorb carbon

    Date: January 1, 2025

  • New scientists

    Breaking new ground in plant genomics

    Dr. Yoav Voichek is uncovering the untapped potential in the genetic code of plants

    Date: January 1, 2025

  • New scientists

    Attracted to magnetism

    Prof. Ilya Kuprov explores how magnetic resonance unlocks key insights across science and technology

    Date: January 1, 2025

  • New scientists

    Patterned symmetry

    From wallpaper to the cosmos, Prof. Daniel Wise is bridging abstract theory with the fundamental structures that govern our universe

    Date: January 1, 2025

  • Briefs

    Toward a treatment for Huntington’s disease

    Weizmann scientists have discovered two small molecules that can reverse the effects of this incurable neurodegenerative disorder

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Kazachstania weizmannii, viewed under a microscope. (Image from the Jung lab)

    Briefs

    Friendly neighborhood fungus outcompetes

    Weizmann scientists discover a new species of microbe that may defend against life-threatening infection 

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • (From left) Prof. Itzhak Swary, Prof. Alon Chen, and Prof. Ziv Reich, Vice President.

    People behind the science

    When science meets medicine

    A landmark donation from the Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Fund will establish the Institute’s first MD/PhD program

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Rendering of the Helmsley Community Center (Plesner Architects)

    People behind the science

    All in the family

    The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust pledged a foundational grant to fund a new community center on campus

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Biology Matriculation students experimenting and sampling. The student on the left wears a t-shirt with images of three boys from their grade who were killed on October 7; she was the girlfriend of one of them.

    Students

    Meeting the moment

    Since October 7, the Davidson Institute has played a critical role in providing educational activities and fostering resilience among children displaced by the conflict

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Briefs

    IN MEMORIAM - Solo Dwek

    Leading philanthropist, distinguished businessman, treasured friend

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Features

    Combating campus antisemitism

    A call for courage in academic leadership

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Lung tissue of a diabetic mouse (right) contains fewer immune cells (small purple dots) than that of a non-diabetic animal (left). (Images from the Elinav lab)

    Briefs

    Diabetes can raise respiratory risk

    A new study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse, and possible reversal strategies 

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • This image of Supernova 2023ixf, which occurred in Messier 101, was made using telescope data from the nights of May 21, 22 and 23, 2023. (Credit: Travis Deyoe, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter, University of Arizona. Hosseinzadeh et al. 2023.)

    Briefs

    Portrait of a supernova

    Weizmann scientists map out data from a stellar explosion 

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Features

    Brain research goes wild

    Prof. Nachum Ulanovsky takes his team on the ultimate field trip to Africa to study the neural mechanisms of navigation

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • (photo credit: Matthew Roberts)

    People behind the science

    Investing today in the women of tomorrow

    A major gift from Blythe Brenden will support key efforts to advance women in science

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • The Klein lab has installed carbon sensors on 100 trees across 14 species throughout the Weizmann campus.

    Features

    When the campus becomes the lab

    Prof. Tamir Klein’s super sensors are measuring the carbon intake of trees across the Weizmann campus

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Briefs

    IN MEMORIAM - Abraham Ben-Naftali

    Bidding farewell to a true friend and exceptional leader

    Date: September 11, 2024

  • Features

    Life in the shadow of war

    Since October 7, the Weizmann community has faced a new, complex reality. Our research presses on, though our lives are forever changed.

    Date: September 11, 2024

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