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Scientists pinpoint tissue-regenerating cells, offering hope for Cancer an
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
For the first time, scientists have identified the specific cells that allow severely damaged tissue to regenerate after widespread destruction, a discovery that could change how cancer relapse is prevented, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science told The Press Service of Israel.
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Scientists identify two types of heart scars, paving the way for targeted
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The findings of what the Weizmann Institute researchers describe as "hot fibrosis" and "cold fibrosis" were recently published in the peer-reviewed journal, Cell Systems.
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Israeli-Japanese cancer research offers new to hope for fighting pancreati
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a major step forward for cancer treatment, Israeli and Japanese researchers have created a highly targeted inhibitor for an enzyme that plays a critical role in helping cancer grow and spread. The findings offer new hope to patients battling aggressive forms of cancer, particularly in th
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Israel: Newly identified yeast shows promise in preventing life-threatenin
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Candidiasis is an infection caused by the fungus Candida, a type of yeast that normally resides in various parts of the body, including the mouth, throat, gut, and genital area, without causing any harm if diagnosed and treated promptly
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Small molecules, big impact: Israeli research offers hope for Huntington's
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Israeli scientists unveiled research showcasing the potential of two small molecules to significantly mitigate the effects of Huntington's disease, offering hope for people afflicted with the disorder.
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Research shows sniffing women's tears lessens aggressive behaviour in men
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to new research published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, tears from women contain molecules that reduce violence in men. The study, directed by Shani Agron of Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science, discovered that smelling tears reduces brain activity connected to aggres
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Israeli research opens door to reversing effects of early childhood trauma
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The aftermath of traumatic events during early childhood often leaves lasting scars on mental health and social well-being.
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Israeli researchers create synthetic embryos from stem cells
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science successfully created complete synthetic models of human embryos using stem cells grown in a laboratory. The synthetic embryos were nurtured outside the womb and survived up to 14 days of development with all the
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Study suggests new approach for chronic pain treatment
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 19 (ANI): The impact of chronic pain includes damage to mental and physical health, lower productivity, and drug addiction. A new study led by scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests an original approach to treating this affliction, by targeting a k
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