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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.
Jan 17, 2007... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—January 17, 2007—An injury to the brain can be devastating. When brain cells die, whether from head trauma, stroke or disease, a substance calle ... Read more
Jul 16, 2019...
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If you’re ever unfortunate enough to require brain surgery, Israeli startup Nurami Medical has got you covered – ... Read more
Oct 27, 2017...
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The placebo effect is best known in medicine for making people feel better when they are given sham treatments. Now there is growing interest ... Read more
Jan 09, 2019...
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Israeli researchers recently made a discovery that could help develop new therapies for anxiety disorde ... Read more
Oct 29, 2014... In his role as part of the science and modern dance performance at Lincoln Center, Prof. Elad Schneidman describes how he is ""learning to read the language of ... Read more
May 21, 2017...
A researcher works with stem cells in a laboratory. (photo credit :REUTERS)
Dr. Valery Krizhanovsky is a modern Juan Ponce de Leon, looking for a Fountain ... Read more
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/feature-stories/understanding-alzheimer-s/
Jun 28, 2010... One in 10 Americans over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating neurological disorder that slowly destroys memory and cognitive function and for ... Read more
Apr 24, 2018... Neuroscientist Michael Heneka knows that radical ideas require convincing data. In 2010, very few colleagues shared his belief that the brain’s immune system ha ... Read more
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/blood-test-for-alzheimer-s/
Feb 04, 2013...
A simple blood test could be on the way for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Image via Shutterstock.com*
“Today one of the main weaknesses in the Alzheimer’ ... Read more
Mar 20, 2019... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—March 20, 2019—A shot of espresso, a piece of chocolate, or a headstand – all of these have been recommended before taking a big test. The best ... Read more
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