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    Israeli, German Scientists Successfully Test New Heart-Repair Treatment in Pigs
    Xinhua

    Israeli and German researchers have successfully tested a new treatment for heart repair in pigs, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in Israel said on Tuesday...

    September 01, 2020

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    Prof. Yonina Eldar Uses AI Tools to Diagnose COVID-19

    In this video, Prof. Yonina Eldar (Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics; Head, Biomedical Engineering & Signal Processing Center) discusses her development of novel methods for diagnosing COVID.

    August 24, 2020

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    Weizmann Institute to Offer Program to Mitigate Damage Caused by COVID-19
    The Jerusalem Post

    The Weizmann Institute of Science will offer an emergency program meant to help those doing their postdoctorates who have been hurt by the coronavirus plague, the institute announced on Thursday...

    August 22, 2020

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    The Weizmann Institute of Science is Offering Emergency Fellowships for Israeli Postdocs Affected by COVID-19

    REHOVOT, ISRAEL—August 20, 2020—The Weizmann Institute of Science has initiated an emergency program to award grants to postdoctoral fellows whose research has been curtailed by restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The plan is to assist those who have completed doctorates in Israel and now must postpone their postdoctoral research abroad, as well as those who have begun postdocs abroad but have to return to Israel prematurely.

    August 20, 2020

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    A Window to the Campus #4: From a Mountain of Sand to a Flourishing Garden

    In this installment of the “Window to the Campus” series, we learn about the vision of Dr. Chaim Weizmann to transform the sandy hills of Rehovot into a green campus that would rival the great universities of Europe and the United States.

    August 17, 2020

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    Targeting a Chronic Pain Gateway Could Bring Relief

    REHOVOT, ISRAEL—August 14, 2020—Something like a quarter of the world’s population suffers from chronic pain at some point. As opposed to acute pain – for example, that feeling after hitting your finger with a hammer – chronic pain may not even have a clear cause, and it can linger for years or lifetimes.

    August 14, 2020

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    Weizmann Institute’s New Technology May Help Treat Cancer
    The Jerusalem Post

    The Jerusalem Post reports on a technology, developed by Prof. Ido Amit and team, that reveals the inner functions of cells. This could lead to new cancer immunotherapies.

    August 14, 2020

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    New Directions in Brain Science: The American Committee Hosts Prof. Eran Hornstein

    Prof. Eran Hornstein, a member of the steering committee for Weizmann’s new Institute for Brain and Neural Sciences, discusses this important flagship project, which will bring together experts in multiple disciplines to understand mental illness, advance treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and much more. He explains why Weizmann is in an ideal position to uncover the brain's mysteries, with more than 40 internationally renowned research groups dedicated to addressing the most pressing topics in neuroscience.

    August 13, 2020

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    Science for the Benefit of Humanity: The Embassy of Israel Hosts Prof. Alon Chen

    Hosted by the Embassy of Israel to the United States, this engaging virtual dialogue features Weizmann Institute President Prof. Alon Chen in conversation with Tammy Ben Haim, Minister of Public Diplomacy. Prof. Chen and Minister Ben Haim discuss a wide array of topics, including the Weizmann Institute's rapid response to the coronavirus. Prof. Chen explains how Weizmann's collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and focus on fundamental, curiosity-driven research enabled its scientists to quickly mobilize to fight COVID-19.

    August 13, 2020

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