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Why do humans get joint disease while other great apes remain agile into old age? The same evolutionary changes that made us human may also have left us with fragile joints
Dr. Shai Zilberzwige-Tal explores how RNA and proteins communicate to orchestrate bacterial defense systems鈥攆rom single cells to communities
The ultra-fast MRI of Prof. Noam Shemesh
Dr. Gil Schwarts is developing digital tools to improve communication between math teachers and students
Dr. Roey Schurr constructs models of human cognition to uncover how the brain鈥檚 architecture shapes each person鈥檚 unique cognitive style
Dr. Tamar Rott Shaham is demystifying AI neural networks
Dr. Tom Manovitz uses precision laser systems to trap and manipulate atoms, shedding new light on quantum phenomena
Prof. Ehud Hrushovski uses logical frameworks to unlock mathematical mysteries
Dr. Nir Galili investigates how a 鈥榤ineral archive鈥� chronicles ancient climate
Weizmann Institute researchers discover that transient intestinal inflammation can leave irreversible changes in the gut lining, leading to Crohn鈥檚 disease and ulcerative colitis. The findings point to new directions for treatment and early detection
XENONnT offers an unprecedented glimpse into one of nature鈥檚 rarest interactions. Project member Prof. Ranny Budnik of the Weizmann Institute of Science: 鈥淲e have entered an era in which we can see things that were previously beyond our reach鈥�
How many viruses does it take to launch an infection? Scientists have discovered the cellular threshold that can determine whether a herpesvirus becomes active or lies dormant
A new AI model, called Brain-IT, can 鈥渞ead鈥� your brain activity and reconstruct what you see with striking speed and accuracy
Dr. Raya Faigenbaum-Romm is uncovering why identical bacteria behave differently鈥攁nd why some treatments fail
How 鈥榥iche鈥� research by Prof. Neta Erez may save lives
Dr. Leshem Choshen is working on collaborative development of large language models
Dr. Tamar Ben-Shaanan studies the surprising role of pain-generating nerves in healing skin and aiding tissue regeneration
Supporting the next generation at Weizmann, where home meets discovery
A new institute at Weizmann is poised to shape the future of quantum technologies
A new approach by Prof. Assaf Vardi explains what happens when viral infection causes massive algal blooms in the ocean to disappear
Weizmann scientists are using artificial intelligence to tackle the most challenging questions in sustainability
An astronomical experience at the Clore Garden of Science
The Davidson Institute of Science Education is building a communications ecosystem to make high-quality scientific knowledge accessible to all
Prof. Yifat Merbl鈥檚 bold research mapping the products found in the 鈥榗ellular garbage can鈥� is winning her accolades in scientific circles and beyond