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This special coronavirus section shares Weizmann Institute of Science research, expert opinion, education resources, and news. Our scientists are already conducting investigations that could improve testing and diagnosis techniques and provide new strategies for prevention and treatment – including a possible COVID-19 vaccine. We are committed to advancing research to protect and preserve the health and well-being of everyone, everywhere.

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Coronavirus Testing Begins at the Weizmann Institute of Science

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—April 12, 2020—Following an agreement signed this morning between Israel’s Ministry of Health and the Weizmann Institute of Science, the Institute started conducting tests today diagnose coronavirus.

April 12, 2020

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Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – How to Cope With Stress During the Coronavirus Crisis, With Prof. Alon Chen

Prof. Alon Chen – president of the Weizmann Institute and a leading neurobiologist who studies mental health – shares a two-part presentation in this videoconference with American Committee supporters.

April 07, 2020

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Coronavirus Pandemic Brings Home Need for Proactive Vaccine Strategies

The Jerusalem Post

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has triggered a paradigm shift in assumptions regarding vaccine development. The pandemic has made it clear, to governments and big pharma alike, that dedicating significant resources to proactive vaccination strategies are key to save lives.

April 07, 2020

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The Coronavirus Crisis: Fighting Back – The Weizmann Coronavirus Response Fund

This impressive and inspiring video is a fast-paced snapshot of the Weizmann Institute’s rapid response to coronavirus. There are now more than 50 projects underway, many in collaboration with prestigious institutions around the world.

April 06, 2020

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Self-Test Your Sense of Smell to Help Detect Coronavirus

Israel21C

Is your sense of smell suddenly not working very well? Not to panic you, but sudden olfactory loss has emerged as a significant symptom in about 60 percent of COVID-19 patients.

April 05, 2020

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Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – History of Coronaviruses with Dr. Ron Diskin

This clever and engaging animation accompanies Dr. Ron Diskin’s overview of coronavirus – a whole history in less than three minutes! He takes us from its discovery in the 1960s to the 2002 SARS outbreak to MERS in 2012 to today.

April 05, 2020

Coronavirus

Self-Monitoring Your Sense of Smell May Help Detect Coronavirus

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—April 2, 2020—Along with fever, cough, and shortness of breath, many COVID-19 patients report a temporary loss of sense of smell. It appears that olfactory loss is significantly greater in coronavirus patients compared to the loss often experienced during a cold and, less commonly, in influenza (non-COVID-19) patients.

April 02, 2020

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Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – American Committee Hosts Prof. Benny Geiger

In this videoconference, Prof. Benny Geiger, Head of the Institute’s Department of Immunology, gives an overview of what the Institute as a community is doing to fight coronavirus, and how researchers from across Israel have created a scientific support network.

April 02, 2020

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Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – Weizmann Australia Hosts Dr. Ron Diskin

In this videoconference, Dr. Ron Diskin shares a new presentation on coronavirus and the state of the research. He goes from the history of the virus – from discovery to how it moves through animals and humans...

April 02, 2020

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