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Weizmann Institute of Science

From the Chairman’s desk

«It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of ECWIS, the the European Committee of the Weizmann Institute of Science. We are a non-profit organization, dedicated to furthering the development of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel.

History has repeatedly shown that curiosity-driven research leads to unexpected breakthroughs and has a meaningful long-term impact on all of us. Our goal is to enable such scientific research and raise financial means to support the work of our scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, for the future of humanity.

This website aims to share with you a glimpse of the broad and fascinating science that comes from the Weizmann Institute. Through this website, I invite you to step into a magical journey. A journey in the footsteps of human curiosity, passion and knowledge, a journey to learn and come closer to understanding the mysteries of life and the secrets of the universe.

Thank you and enjoy the WOW – Wonders Of Weizmann Institute of Science.»

Bob Drake, Chair of ECWIS and Vice Chair of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science

Bob Drake

Chair of the International Board and Chair of the European Committee, Weizmann Institute of Science

 

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19 May, 2025

MRI Gets a Nano-Sized Upgrade

Conventional MRI scans, familiar to us from hospitals, have a resolution of around one-tenth of a millimeter, which allows them to image incredibly thin slices of our bodies, from head to toe, helping physicians diagnose a variety of medical conditions. Even this ultra-high resolution, however, is insufficient for researchers who want to study the structure of individual molecules. New technology developed in Dr. Amit Finkler’s laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science allows researchers to conduct MRI scans at a resolution of one nanometer (one millionth of a millimeter, or one-billionth of a meter) or higher. The new nano-MRI device…

15 May, 2025
Nestled in dark burrows, with a limited sense of vision, mice brush their whiskers against their environment to navigate and to detect objects around them. This behavior, termed whisking, has been e…
12 May, 2025
The materials that make up all the structures and physical systems around us, including our own bodies, are not perfect – they contain flaws in the form of tiny cracks. When one of these cracks sudd…
5 May, 2025
Innovative weight-loss drugs burst onto the scene around 10 years ago, promising a healthier, slimmer world. The downside, however, is that these drugs lead to a decline in muscle mass. Several year…
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At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Prof. Yonina Eldar launched an unusual appeal. She called upon physicians from all over Israel to join her online in a brainstorming session to identify the m…