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מימין: ד"ר דיאנה דרגו-גרסיה. משמאל: פרופ' יוסף ירדן

Israeli experts shed light on how breast cancer cells go dormant, return more aggressive

New study held at Weizmann Institute of Science uncovers the role of OVOL proteins and free radicals in breast cancer dormancy, offering insights into preventing relapse and tackling aggressive recurrence

Tzur Gueta | 05.01.25

The woman behind the innovations powering tomorrow’s smartest devices

Mini medical devices, green tech, advanced radar and AI tools are among the innovations led by Prof. Yonina Eldar of the Weizmann Institute, a global leader in signal processing and recipient of the Israel Prize in Engineering Research

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.13.25

Pregnancy recovery may take over a year, Israeli scientists find

New Israeli study published in Science Advances sheds light on the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and the postpartum period

Zur Guetta | 03.28.25

Israeli innovation in malaria testing could help save millions worldwide

A new protein designed by Israeli researchers can detect dormant Plasmodium vivax in malaria patients, addressing up to 80% of recurring cases and providing a game-changing solution to global malaria control

Tzur Gueta | 03.04.25

Israel approves establishment of two new medical schools

Council for Higher Education okays new schools set to open in Weizmann Institute of Science and the University of Haifa in late 2025; Move comes to help solve doctor shortage and reliance on studies abroad

Or Hadar | 02.12.25

Do men and women really experience pain differently?

Research reveals that substances naturally secreted in the body interact differently with receptors in males and females, potentially altering how each gender's brain perceives painful stimuli

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.06.24

From science to statehood: Celebrating Chaim Weizmann’s 150th birthday

Israel’s first president was not only a statesman but also the chemist who discovered how to harness bacteria to produce acetone; Chaim Weizmann skillfully leveraged his scientific achievements and prestige to advance the founding of the State of Israel

Dr. Tom Bielik/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.04.24

Amid war, these Israeli universities shine in global rankings

Eleven Israeli academic departments rank in world’s top 50, per Shanghai Ranking, excelling in mathematics, chemistry and communications; long decline in computer science rankings halted, marking turning point for Israeli universities

Shahar Ilan | 11.24.24

Parkinson's patients breathe differently, Israeli study discovers

Weizmann Institute researchers in collaboration with the Ichilov Medical Center find that people with Parkinson's disease take longer and more steady breaths and claim this will help early diagnosis

Dr. Michal Andelman-Gur, Prof. Noam Sobel, Prof. Tanya Gurevich | 11.21.24

Burning bridges: Israeli cure could combat fatal breast cancer

A newly developed antibody-based treatment for the most aggressive type of breast cancer might also be used to treat many other malignancies

Davidson Institute of Science | 11.11.24

Three Israeli universities rank among world’s top 100

Weizmann Institute of Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Technion maintain standing in prestigious Shanghai Ranking; Harvard ranks first

Shahar Ilan, Calcalist | 08.15.24

New study uncovers role of oxytocin in humans

Weizmann Institute of Science study examines the role of oxytocin of mice groups and finds it has a critical social aspect in females which is less pronounced with males

Eitan Gefen | 07.11.24

פרופ' רן בליצר יוסי ערבליך אמנון שעשוע ועידת למענכם

International conference held on AI in the service of medicine

More than 500 attend event hosted by non-profit Lemaanchem at Weizmann Institute including executives from international tech firms, medical professionals hospital administrators, researchers

Ynet | 04.02.24

הנצנוץ הבוהק הוא הסופרנובה SN 2023ixf בגלקסיית השבשבת. התמונה מתבססת על נתונים טלסקופיים שהתקבלו ב-20, 21 ו-22 במאי

Israeli scientists capture 'once-in-a-lifetime' supernova

Using the Hubble Space Telescope and considerable ingenuity, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers document star exploding in galaxy neighboring Milky Way

Yaron Drukman | 03.30.24

Revolutionizing healthcare, Israel hosts first-ever AI in medicine conference

AI in the Service of Medicine conference will bring together AI experts and private sector leaders to discuss latest developments enhancing disease diagnosis, improving physician efficiency and addressing personnel shortages in medical systems

Havatzelet Damari | 03.24.24