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Viagra may help stop cancer from spreading, study finds

Weizmann Institute researchers find Viagra’s active ingredient disrupts cancer cells’ cholesterol supply, reducing metastasis in mice and human cells, while data from 5 million Israelis linked the drug—especially when combined with statins—to improved survival

ynet Global | 07.21.26

Clinical trial at a glance (infographic)

Weizmann-linked immunotherapy shows early safety promise in Alzheimer’s trial

A Phase 1b trial found the therapy based on research from Weizmann Institute of Science safe and well tolerated in early Alzheimer’s patients, offering preliminary support for an immune-focused approach that targets brain inflammation

ynet Global | 07.18.26

A family dinner led two Israeli scientists to a clue about life’s origins

A joint study by Prof. Michal Sharon of the Weizmann Institute and her brother Prof. Yossi Paltiel of the Hebrew University suggests magnetism may have influenced two chemical 'fingerprints' of life: molecular chirality and isotope ratios

ynet | 07.11.26

מחקר מכון ויצמן פרופ' זיו שולמן וד"ר נחום נתן

Israeli scientists find immune memory cells may help fight ovarian cancer

Researchers say memory B cells found in ovarian cancer patients can recognize tumors, migrate into cancer tissue and produce antibodies, opening a possible path toward new cancer vaccines and treatments

Eitan Gefen | 05.27.26

Israeli-German CloudCT satellite to launch in June and map clouds for climate research

The 4-kilogram CloudCT satellite, built through an international project involving the Weizmann Institute, Technion and Germany’s Center for Telematics, will test AI-based cloud tomography technology ahead of a planned 10-satellite constellation

ynet | 05.01.26

Israeli scientists build first healthy human liver map, revealing why disease strikes certain areas

Study led by scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, joined by the Sheba Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic, presents a precise genetic atlas of the healthy human liver and reveals that the division of functions is much deeper than previously known

Eitan Gefen | 04.26.26

The Moon’s dark secret: shadowed cold traps could unlock the mystery of lunar ice

New evidence suggests that ice has been accumulating on the Moon for 1.5 billion years—and reveals the most promising places to find it

Prof. Oded Aharonson | 04.08.26

Prof. Yigal Talmi, founding figure of Israeli nuclear physics, dies at 101

Talmi helped decode the structure of the atomic nucleus, founded Israel's first nuclear physics department, taught generations of scientists and shaped research methods still used worldwide

Weizmann Institute of Science | 02.05.26

What really determines how long we live? Israeli study delivers a surprise

Genetics play a much larger role in determining how long humans live than previously thought, accounting for about half of lifespan variation, according to a new study by the Weizmann Institute

Eitan Gefen | 01.30.26

ההרס במכון ויצמן לאחר פגיעת הטיל האיראני

Out of top 100: Weizmann Institute drops in prestigious research index after Iranian missile damage

Long a global research leader, Weizmann has dropped out of the Nature Index top 100 for the first time, six months after Iranian missile strikes crippled key labs, highlighting a broader crisis in science in Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.06.26

Israeli scientist named global leader for discovery of hidden immune defense that fights infections

Prof. Yifat Merbl, a systems biologist in Weizmann Institute of Science’s Department of Systems Immunology, has been named to Nature’s 10, the journal’s annual list of the ten people who shaped science in 2025

Tzur Gueta | 12.08.25

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

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