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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 future of humanity.
Jul 25, 2019...
BiondVax
A universal flu vaccine is the key to combating the ever-mutating flu virus, but did we ever really stop to think about whether there is a better ... Read more
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/israeli-woman-is-europe-s-top-young-researcher/
Mar 28, 2012...
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Multinational cosmetics firm L’Oreal and UNESCO have named a Weizmann Institute biologist working in the field of probiotics, c ... Read more
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/stem-cells-might-heal-damaged-lungs/
Jul 15, 2015...
Can embryonic lung stem cells alleviate chronic respiratory diseases? (image by Shutterstock.com)
A new Israeli study shows how it might be possible to use ... Read more
Nov 18, 2019... The idea of ‘gut health’ barely existed a few years ago, but now, people in the UK spend around £750 million every year on probiotic products — ‘beneficial’ bac ... Read more
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/brain-s-immune-system-key-to-reversing-dementia/
Aug 18, 2015...
New research gives hope to those suffering with dementia
Leading neurobiologist Professor Michal Schwartz said the findings were “very exciting” – and show ... Read more
Nov 24, 2016...
New research offers insight into why it’s so difficult for dieters to maintain their weight loss. (Getty Images)
For those who have lost the same 10, 20 or ... Read more
Nov 01, 2014...
A scientist looks through a microscope. (photo credit:INGIMAGE)
How the brain ages is still largely an open question – in part because this most important ... Read more
Jan 26, 2017...
A malaria vaccine based on stabilized proteins could circumvent today’s problems with creating an inexpensive, stable vaccine
Despite decades of malaria re ... Read more
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/could-your-healthy-diet-make-me-fat/
Nov 28, 2015...
Marie Mirgaine
Some people eat as little fat as possible to lose weight and stay healthy, while others avoid carbohydrates. A vegan diet (with no animal pr ... Read more
Oct 29, 2014... Dr. Eran Elinav is a medical doctor as well as a scientist, which makes him ideal to conduct research on gut microbiota and how they impact our health. Dr. Elin ... Read more
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