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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.
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/brain-s-immune-system-key-to-reversing-dementia/
Aug 18, 2015...
New research gives hope to those suffering with dementia
Leading neurobiologist Professor Michal Schwartz said the findings were “very exciting” – and show ... Read more
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/breakthrough-cancer-cure-has-deep-israeli-roots/
Feb 17, 2016...
Illustrative photo of a doctor with a cancer patient (cancer patient image via Shutterstock)
A breakthrough cancer study in which patients suffering from a ... Read more
Aug 24, 2016...
Source: Dr Steven A Rosenberg, MD/PhD. Micrograph of a group of T cells attacking a tumour cell.
Robert Hershberg, chief scientific officer at New Jersey-b ... Read more
Mar 11, 2016... Maybe you heard about it on NPR. Or the BBC. Or your local paper or news station. The world paid attention to the news that a novel cancer treatment is sending ... Read more
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/coaxing-the-immune-system-to-fight-cancer/
May 08, 2018...
Image via Lightspring/Shutterstock.com
Immunotherapy was once the black sheep of cancer research. Originally conceived over a century ago, it aims to stimu ... Read more
May 15, 2019... May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month – the perfect time, as we head into summer, to think about protecting our skin. The American Cancer S ... Read more
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/can-boosting-immunity-make-you-smarter/
Feb 12, 2013...
T cells, white blood cells that are a key part of the immune system, may also play an important role in cognitive function. NIBSC/Science Source
After spen ... Read more
Aug 29, 2017...
The headquarters of Gilead Sciences in Foster City, California Credit: Eric Risberg, AP
The almost $12 billion that Gilead Sciences agreed on Monday to pay ... Read more
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/immune-system-may-also-help-brain/
Jan 17, 2006... Scientists have surprising new evidence that the immune system, best known for protecting the body against pathogens, also plays a key role in the brain's abili ... Read more
Nov 01, 2016... Understanding Immunotherapy: History and Lifesaving Breakthroughs ... Read more
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