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Viruses Gain the Upper Hand

Weizmann Institute scientists reveal how viruses outwit cellular immune systems

Uncovering the Genome’s Regulatory Code

Since the sequencing of the human genome in 2001, all our genes – around 20,000 in total – have been identified.

Cracking the Code of a Natural RNA Editor

Newly discovered editing rule may be exploited to correct genetic defects

The Tiny Nanotube That Can

Adding to nanotubes' abilities: superconductors and solar cells

Putting Liquid Biopsies on Solid Ground: Cancer Diagnosis from a Milliliter of Blood

If larger studies confirm the results of a Weizmann Institute innovation, diagnosing cancer may one day be as easy as taking blood

Desperate Cancer Cells

Desperate times call for desperate measures, says an ancient proverb, but whoever coined it surely could not have imagined that it would hold so true on such small scales.

Creating the Cells That Can Be Everything and More

Removing a newly discovered “lock” from DNA’s packaging can restore limitless abilities to early cells

GORKY Protein Turns Bitter Tomatoes Sweet

A huge new database helps reveal tomato riddles and may facilitate the breeding of delicious, disease-resistant tomatoes

The Soil Talks Back

Learning to decipher this language might help grow better crops or increase production of plant-based drugs

Similarities in Body Odor May Contribute to Social Bonding

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have found that people may have a tendency to form friendships with individuals who have a similar body odor.

Curbing Candida: The Cells That Keep Fungal Infections at Bay

Without cells that spur on the specialized antifungal units, the fight against a common infection is a lost cause

Scent of a Friend

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have found that people may have a tendency to form friendships with individuals who have a similar body odor.

The Heat Is On: Weizmann Institute Scientists Uncover Traces of Fire Dating Back At Least 800,000 Years

Using advanced AI techniques, the researchers discover one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the use of fire

Changing the Channel: Study Sheds New Light on a Promising Antidepressant

A newly revealed mechanism of ketamine’s action on potassium channels in neurons may lead to improved therapies for depression

The Heat Is On: Weizmann Institute Scientists Uncover Traces of Fire Dating Back At Least 800,000 Years

Using advanced AI techniques, the researchers discover one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the use of fire

Changing the Channel: Study Sheds New Light on a Promising Antidepressant

A newly revealed mechanism of ketamine’s action on potassium channels in neurons may lead to improved therapies for depression

Harder Winters, Stronger Storms

New data reveals climate change might be more rapid than predicted

Settled at Birth: Blood Vessels Remember Their Origins

Blood vessels originating from lymphatic vessels were found to be tailored to specific functions

Genetic Bundles of Joy

New study reveals a genetic regulation mechanism in eukaryotes ensuring that proteins that work together are expressed together