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Health - Life Sciences - 20.01.2025
We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health
A new Weizmann Institute study identified all'of the proteins in a stool sample - those from the microbiome, the human body and food - revealing the hidden secrets of the intestines and their impact on human disease If the organs in our bodies could talk, the intestines might be the ones to divulge the most hidden truths about our lifestyle and health.
Social Sciences - 23.12.2024
Ants vs. Humans: Putting Group Smarts to the Test
Cooperation worked better for ants than for humans in a Weizmann Institute experiment Anyone who has dealt with ants in the kitchen knows that ants are highly social creatures; it's rare to see one alone. Humans are social creatures too, even if some of us enjoy solitude. Ants and humans are also the only creatures in nature that consistently cooperate while transporting large loads that greatly exceed their own dimensions.
Health - Pharmacology - 26.08.2024
A Discovery to Set Your Heart a-Knocking
Weizmann Institute researchers reveal how Copaxone protects the heart muscle and improves its function after a heart attack In the late 1960s, three Weizmann Institute of Science researchers developed several protein-like molecules, called copolymers, that they believed would produce a disease similar to multiple sclerosis in laboratory animals.
Health - Life Sciences - 07.08.2024
Navigating the Digestive Tract
A comprehensive gene expression atlas of the human small intestine uncovers the secrets of nutrient absorption and defense against infection Tourists visiting an unfamiliar city would have a hard time finding their way around if they were using nothing but a topological map, no matter how detailed. Most tourist maps, therefore, highlight sights of interest and prominent landmarks.
Health - Life Sciences - 31.07.2024
Finding Immune Cells under Our Very Noses
Antibody-producing cells discovered inside the nasal conchae may help develop new nasal vaccinations and treatments for allergies and nervous system disorders The nose is a major gateway to our bodies - for the air we breathe, the aromas we smell and the microbes that make us sick. On its way in, the air passes through nasal conchae, or turbinates - the long, narrow, curled shelves of bone that look like a shell and protrude into the breathing passage.
History / Archeology - Earth Sciences - 30.04.2024
Beating the Plateau
Weizmann Institute researchers establish absolute chronology for Kingdom of Judah's Jerusalem Jerusalem has been inhabited continuously for thousands of years, serving as both a center of religious significance and a seat of power for kingdoms, yet despite the vast number of historical texts about the city, there are still gaps in its absolute chronology.
Health - Life Sciences - 18.03.2024
Fungus vs. Fungus: Newly Identified Yeast Might Prevent Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
The novel yeast works by outcompeting rivals, Weizmann Institute study suggests Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have identified a yeast that might be used to prevent invasive candidiasis, a major cause of death in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. The study, published today in the Journal of Experimental Medicine , shows that the novel yeast lives harmlessly in the intestines of mice and humans, and - as has so far been shown in laboratory animals - it can displace the yeast responsible for candidiasis, Candida albicans .
Life Sciences - Health - 26.02.2024
Toward a Treatment for Huntington’s Disease
Weizmann Institute scientists have discovered two small molecules that can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice, slowing and even reversing the effects of Huntington's, which is incurable The human brain is a well-guarded control center. Its system of blood vessels is surrounded by a densely packed cellular barrier that prevents most substances from getting in or out.
Health - Pharmacology - 18.01.2024
Standing United: When Immune Cells Join Forces, Cancer Therapy Is More Effective
A new kind of immunotherapy, based on crosstalk between different immune cells, could pave the way for innovative treatments of cancer and autoimmune diseases Winning on the battlefield takes a combination of precise intelligence and resolute soldiers. But when it comes to the battle against cancer, the immune system's fighters - the T cells - quickly lose their ability to kill and become exhausted, while the intelligence-providing dendritic cells are scarce.
Life Sciences - 21.12.2023
Tears without Fears: Sniffing Women’s Tears Reduces Aggression in Men
Exposure to tears activates human smell receptors and alters aggression-related circuits in the brain All land mammals have tear glands in their eyes, but the human tearing experience was until recently considered unique. After all, we are the only animal to shed a tear while watching Beaches . Now a new Weizmann Institute of Science study reveals that human tears have much more in common with those of other animals than previously thought: They contain chemicals that reduce aggression in others, as do the tears of, for example, mice and blind mole rats.
Health - Life Sciences - 14.12.2023
Why People with Diabetes Are More Prone to Respiratory Risk
New study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse; the findings may lead to a strategy for reversing this susceptibility For decades, it has been known that people with diabetes are at a substantially increased risk of developing severe lung disease if they become infected with viruses such as influenza, as well as with bacteria and fungi.
Life Sciences - Health - 03.12.2023
Traces of Trauma in the Young Brain - and How to Erase Them
Weizmann Institute researchers reveal in mice how exposure to trauma in infancy alters the brain; they show that early treatment to reverse these changes is vital for rehabilitation The images of Israeli child hostages being freed from Hamas captivity are heartwarming, but for most of these children, the release is just the start of a long rehabilitation process.
Life Sciences - Health - 02.12.2023
Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Disrupts Tooth Enamel Development
Celiac disease in children might be associated with sensitivity to a protein abundant in dairy products. The new findings may facilitate the disorder's early detection and prevention Enamel, the hardest and most mineral-rich substance in the human body, covers and protects our teeth. But in one of every 10 people - and in one third of children with celiac disease - this layer appears defective, failing to protect the teeth properly.
Environment - Earth Sciences - 21.11.2023
The Solar Forest
A new Weizmann Institute study shows that building solar farms in arid regions is a far more effective way to tackle the climate crisis than planting forests A verdant forest is one of the most iconic symbols of the power of nature, from the abundance of plant and animal life that shelters among its thick vegetation to the positive impact it has on Earth's climate, thanks in part to photosynthesis, which removes carbon dioxide from the air, thereby mitigating the effects of global warming.
Life Sciences - 06.09.2023

The complete, day 14 synthetic models may open new avenues of research into infertility, drug testing and growth of tissues for transplant - as well as help scientists peer into the dramatic first weeks of embryonic development A research team headed by Prof. Jacob Hanna at the Weizmann Institute of Science has created complete models of human embryos from stem cells cultured in the lab - and managed to grow them outside the womb up to day 14.
Life Sciences - Health - 17.08.2023
Surviving on an Empty Battery
A newly discovered immune strategy protects bacteria and more advanced species, from corals to bees Every time we make a call, send a text message or watch a video, some of the energy stored in the cell phone battery is depleted. Living cells also store energy in "currencies" they can cash in when needed, in order to fuel life processes.
Astronomy / Space - Physics - 14.08.2023
A ’Jupiter’ Hotter than the Sun
A newly discovered binary celestial system may advance our understanding of planet and star evolution under extreme conditions The search for exoplanets - planets that orbit stars located beyond the borders of our solar system - is a hot topic in astrophysics. Of the various types of exoplanets, one is hot in the literal sense: hot Jupiters, a class of exoplanets that are physically similar to the gas giant planet Jupiter from our own neighborhood.
Pharmacology - Health - 08.08.2023
A Select Group: Study May Bring Improved Therapy to Preselected Lung Cancer Patients
Weizmann Institute researchers identify a biomarker that may one day enable a subgroup of lung cancer patients to benefit from relapse-free treatment Nonsmokers who develop lung cancer can be treated effectively with new drugs, but their tumors refuse to surrender without a fight. The drugs stop working in the long term because the tumors acquire secondary mutations that allow them to evade the medications' therapeutic effect.
Life Sciences - Health - 01.08.2023
Vive la Différence: Brain Cells of Males and Females Respond Differently to Chronic Stress
A new study in mice could pave the way to personalized therapy for depression, anxiety and other stress-related disorders known to produce different effects on men and women Scientific excellence requires diversity - research conducted by men and women, by people from different backgrounds and with varied worldviews.
Life Sciences - Chemistry - 01.05.2023
Plant Research Reaches a New High
Weizmann scientists revealed the step-by-step production of cannabinoids in a South African plant, pointing to new ways of manufacturing them for medical use A South African plant called a woolly umbrella is completely unrelated to the cannabis plant, yet it makes a slew of the active compounds found in cannabis - cannabinoids - including some that may have new medical uses.
Health - Today
The UB confers honorary doctorates on Harry C. Dietz and Bart L. Loeys, experts on Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes
The UB confers honorary doctorates on Harry C. Dietz and Bart L. Loeys, experts on Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes

Philosophy - Today
Spotlight on: Professor Philip Goff - challenging the foundations of science through philosophy
Spotlight on: Professor Philip Goff - challenging the foundations of science through philosophy
Music - Today
Taylor Swift fans may be ready to 'Shake Off' plastic vinyl records, new University of Glasgow study shows
Taylor Swift fans may be ready to 'Shake Off' plastic vinyl records, new University of Glasgow study shows
Innovation - Feb 14
Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation
Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation
