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The mapping of spatial immune architecture in human breast cancer tissue (tumor cells are in gray) reveals close proximity of macrophages (brown-orange) and exhausted killer cells (light pink-purple)

Israeli team develops new treatment that helps immune system fight tumors more effectively

New treatment targets specialized immune‑suppressing macrophages in tumor microenvironment; these macrophages express a receptor called TREM2 and have been shown to contribute to poor responses to therapy and decreased survival in cancer patients

ynet Global | 11.20.25

Weizmann Institute cuts number of medical students to half due to Iran missile damage

The Weizmann Institute of Science has admitted only 20 students to its inaugural medical school class after Iranian missile strikes destroyed key facilities, causing up to $550 million in damage and delaying full implementation of its elite physician-scientist program

Shahar Ilan, Calcalist | 08.13.25

US Jewish leaders pledge support for Israel, raise $2 billion since October 7

American Jewish leaders arrived in Israel to reaffirm solidarity following 12-day Iran war; Emphasizing unity beyond politics, they pledged continued aid, visited affected areas, and met families of hostages—underscoring a $2 billion commitment raised since October 7

Itamar Eichner | 07.22.25

A new initiative: An Israeli spacecraft to Europa

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, together with engineers from Israel Aerospace Industries, are advancing an Israeli space mission to search for signs of life on Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.18.25

Israeli scientists create digital twin that can predict diseases before symptoms appear

Weizmann Institute researchers develop personalized AI model using vast health database to forecast illnesses and tailor treatments

Eitan Gefen | 07.16.25

'The missiles completely erased decades of research; we will need to start from scratch,' Weizmann president says

Shock and sadness are still evident at the Israeli research institute in Rehovot, which suffered a direct hit from two Iranian missiles; Israel Prize laureate Prof. Dan Yakir is having a hard time facing the destruction of his life's project - the now-destroyed scientific research building: 'A great deal of knowledge was buried in the rubble, which could erase decades of research'

Meir Turgeman | 06.20.25

משלחת איראנית מתארחת במכון ויצמן ברחובות. המשלחת כללה 5 מדענים איראנים, בראשות פרופ' עלי אזאד, רקטור אוניברסיטת טהראן. הם היו חלק ממאמץ איראני להעמיק את קשריה המדעיים עם ישראל, שנחשבה כבר אז למדינה פורצת דרך במדע ובחקלאות. מהבחינה הדיפלומטית, המציאות המתועדת משקפת את שיא היחסים בין ישראל לאיראן בעידן השאה הפרסי טרום המהפכה, כולל שיתופי פעולה בתחומים אזרחיים ומדעיים, 1960

Once host to Iranian scientists, famed Israeli research hub hit by Iranian missile

Decades of Israeli-Iranian scientific ties—once symbolized by the Weizmann Institute hosting Iranian researchers in the 1960s—collapsed this week as an Iranian missile strike destroyed three floors of research labs

Nina Fox, Itamar Eichner | 06.19.25

Prestigious Israeli research institute suffers heavy damage in Iranian attack

Watch: Direct hit near Weizmann Institute sparks fires and widespread damage; 37 injured in Rehovot, several campus buildings heavily damaged

Meir Turgeman, Roy Rubinstein | 06.16.25

מימין: ד"ר דיאנה דרגו-גרסיה. משמאל: פרופ' יוסף ירדן

Israeli experts shed light on how breast cancer cells go dormant, return more aggressive

New study held at Weizmann Institute of Science uncovers the role of OVOL proteins and free radicals in breast cancer dormancy, offering insights into preventing relapse and tackling aggressive recurrence

Tzur Gueta | 05.01.25

The woman behind the innovations powering tomorrow’s smartest devices

Mini medical devices, green tech, advanced radar and AI tools are among the innovations led by Prof. Yonina Eldar of the Weizmann Institute, a global leader in signal processing and recipient of the Israel Prize in Engineering Research

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.13.25

Pregnancy recovery may take over a year, Israeli scientists find

New Israeli study published in Science Advances sheds light on the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and the postpartum period

Zur Guetta | 03.28.25

Israeli innovation in malaria testing could help save millions worldwide

A new protein designed by Israeli researchers can detect dormant Plasmodium vivax in malaria patients, addressing up to 80% of recurring cases and providing a game-changing solution to global malaria control

Tzur Gueta | 03.04.25

Israel approves establishment of two new medical schools

Council for Higher Education okays new schools set to open in Weizmann Institute of Science and the University of Haifa in late 2025; Move comes to help solve doctor shortage and reliance on studies abroad

Or Hadar | 02.12.25

Do men and women really experience pain differently?

Research reveals that substances naturally secreted in the body interact differently with receptors in males and females, potentially altering how each gender's brain perceives painful stimuli

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.06.24

From science to statehood: Celebrating Chaim Weizmann’s 150th birthday

Israel’s first president was not only a statesman but also the chemist who discovered how to harness bacteria to produce acetone; Chaim Weizmann skillfully leveraged his scientific achievements and prestige to advance the founding of the State of Israel

Dr. Tom Bielik/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.04.24

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