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Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the future of humanity.
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Aug 17, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—August 17, 2023—Every time we make a call, send a text message, or watch a video, some of the energy stored in the cell phone battery is depleted. Living cells also store energy in “currencies” they can cash in when needed to fuel life processes. The main energy currency used by all life on Earth is a molecule known as ATP. But even though charging cells with ATP molecules is of vital importance, discharging them could be equally crucial – and potentially lifesaving.
Dec 02, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 2, 2023— Enamel, the hardest and most mineral-rich substance in the human body, covers and protects our teeth. But in one of every 10 people – and one-third of children with celiac disease – this layer appears defective, failing to protect the teeth properly. As a result, teeth become more sensitive to heat, cold and sour food, and they may decay faster. In most cases, the cause of the faulty enamel production is unknown.
Dec 18, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 19, 2023 — For decades, it has been known that people with diabetes are at a substantially increased risk of developing severe lung disease if they become infected with viruses such as influenza, as well as with bacteria or fungi. When the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020, this mysterious phenomenon took on even greater importance: It became clear that people with diabetes were at significantly higher risk of severe – or even fatal – lung disease after becoming seriously ill from the virus. In fact, 35% of people with COVID-19 who died during the pandemic had diabetes, but no one understood why.
Jan 18, 2024... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—January 18, 2024—Winning a battle requires precise intelligence and unwavering resolve. But when it comes to the battle against cancer, the immune system’s soldiers – called T cells – quickly become exhausted, and intelligence-providing dendritic cells are scarce. This is one of the reasons why the great promise of immunotherapy – a new generation of treatments that harness the body’s own immune system to fight cancer – has not been fully realized.