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Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the benefit of humanity.
As The Jerusalem Post reports, Phytolon – the company based on discoveries by Prof. Asaph Aharoni – has received funding for development of its natural, non-synthetic food coloring.
September 20, 2020
The New Yorker covers the incredible potential of designer proteins – including the work of Prof. Sarel Fleishman.
September 18, 2020
The Jerusalem Post reports on the Institute’s recent discovery of a large variety of antiviral substances that have the potential to help fighting viral diseases.
September 17, 2020
The Times of Israel covers Dr. Noam Stern-Ginossar’s recent discovery of proteins produced by people who have had COVID, and which could pave the way to new drugs.
September 15, 2020
Prof. Michal Schwartz’s Alzheimer’s therapy, developed by ImmunoBrain Checkpoint, is entering Phase I trials and could change – even stop – the disease’s course, reports The Jerusalem Post.
September 10, 2020
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
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
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
As Xinhua reports, Weizmann scientists found that networks of fungi connect the roots of different tree species, meaning that a mixed forest may be more resilient and stable.
July 01, 2020
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