Congratulations to Prof. Ada Yonath from the Department of Chemical and Structural Biology upon being awarded the PhD Honoris Causa by the Technion Israel

Congratulations to Prof. Eran Elinav of the Systems Immunology Department upon being awarded the 2024 Helen and Martin Kimmel Award for Innovative Investigation ElinavLab

In a new study, Rosenzweig Lab researchers have uncovered a mechanism by which chaperones protect a protein with a cancerous mutation. Their findings, published in Molecular Cell Press, could lead to development of new, targeted cancer treatments >> bit.ly/pin-cancer-Eng

Kids aren't the only ones running around outside in August. So are the restless spur-winged lapwing hatchlings, emerging from their nests on campus grounds, ready to face the big world. Photo by Yossi Shohat

Congratulations to Nimrod Gavriel of the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Weizmann Institute (in Prof. Yohai Kaspi's group) upon being awarded the Israel Dostrovsky Prize of Excellence @

Our species isn't the only one that enjoys receiving flowers as a romantic gesture: This couple of Hairy flower chafers, captured by our green campus coordinator Yossi Shohat, was seen mating on a yellow chrysanthemum. Wishing you all a happy Tu B'av!

Like marbles, particles usually fly apart when they collide. But in extreme cold, they may start a molecular waltz. WIS researchers led by Meirav Pinkas & Prof. Roee Ozeri uncover this surprising dance, shedding new light on the fundamentals of matter >> bit.ly/Ion-Atom-Eng

Prof. Yohai Kaspi of the Earth & Planetary Sciences, Weizmann Institute and head of ESA's Juice mission Israeli Science Team, compared this maneuver to "playing billiards in space - it utilized the gravity of both celestial bodies to alter Juice’s trajectory, steering it toward Jupiter"

Lead, the world's second most toxic metal, remains prevalent in electronics despite posing severe health and environmental hazards. Prof. Igor Lubomirsky’s team has developed a potential greener alternative, moving us closer to a lead-free future >> bit.ly/lead-out-Eng

Research by Prof. Eldad Tzahor and Dr. Rachel Sarig reveals discover how Copaxone - originally developed at Weizmann Institute to treat MS - protects the heart muscle and improves its function after a heart attack >> bit.ly/Copax-heart-Eng Tzahor Lab Weizmann

Once again, The Weizmann Institute of Science ranked among the world’s top ten academic institutions alongside institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, Stanford and MIT by the 2024 Leiden Ranking of research quality >> bit.ly/2024-Leiden-Eng Leiden University

Brain tumors are hard to treat due to their complex, multi-layered structures. Dr. Itay Tirosh’s team has now mapped these in unprecedented detail, identifying key factors that could lead to more effective treatments and diagnostics for the deadly tumors >>

Like other reptiles, the Starred agama (AKA Laudakia stellio) uses its tongue to catch prey. This Institute lizard was captured in a rare photo by our green campus coordinator Yossi Shohat with his tongue sticking out - looking like most of us are feeling at the end of Summer

Researchers in Prof. Yosef Yarden's lab have developed an advanced synthetic antibody with potential as an anticancer drug. A study published in Cell Reports Medicine demonstrates that this antibody can prevent or significantly delay drug resistance in mice

Researchers at Weizmann Institute observed, for the first time, a protein being born from a single DNA molecule outside a cell. This breakthrough led them to develop the smallest-ever genetic circuit, paving the way for future nano-biotech applications >> bit.ly/DNA-circuit-Eng

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Mamlok-Naaman of the Department of Science Teaching upon being awarded the ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences, sponsored by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Rachel Mamlok-Naaman

Prof. Boris Rybtchinski and his team have developed a promising candidate for a greener, healthier future—biodegradable, affordable, and even edible plastic, sourced from materials found on our dinner plates>> bit.ly/plastic-fan-Eng

Congratulations to our 8 talented researchers who were granted the 2024 European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants - Drs. Alexandra Tayar, Eliran Subag, Mark Shusterman, Ranit Kedmi, Samer Gnaim, Tal Iram, Yuval Ronen and Tslil Ast. We are very proud of you! #ERCStG

Prof. Benny Geiger and his team have developed a method to boost T-cell proliferation while keeping them effective against cancer. This could open new horizons for patients with limited treatment options >> bit.ly/fast-strong-Eng