A Binding Relationship

A Binding Relationship

A Weizmann Institute of Science study shows how a deadly virus gets into cells 11.10.2018   The GP1 receptor binding domain of Lujo virus (rainbow-colored ribbon) bound to its NRP2 receptor (grey ribbon and surface representations). A Ca2+ ion needed for the...
The Dark Side of the Bone

The Dark Side of the Bone

Discovery of stem cell light and darkness cycles may advance bone marrow transplantation 09.10.2018 The blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow divide (above) and differentiate one way in the morning, another at night Bone marrow replenishes the blood daily with...
Quantum Vacuum Effect Created in a Tank of Water

Quantum Vacuum Effect Created in a Tank of Water

What happens when you accelerate in a quantum vacuum? Analyzing ripples on the water’s surface provided proof for the answe04.10.201 Prof. Ulf Leonhardt is demonstrating laws of quantum physics with everyday materials If you somehow found yourself in deep outer space...
Perspective: Interview with Prof. David Wallach

Perspective: Interview with Prof. David Wallach

A new look at the mechanisms of cell death 17.09.2018 Prof. David David Wallach (sitting, center) and (l-r) Ju Seong Jeong (PhD student), Xun Liang (PhD student), Dr. Seongmin Yung, Professor Tae-Bong Kang and Livia Testa (PhD student) Our views on the contribution of...
Toward an “Ultra-Personalized” Therapy for Melanoma

Toward an “Ultra-Personalized” Therapy for Melanoma

A new approach to identifying “signposts” on cancer cells may help immune cells eliminate the disease 12.09.2018 T cells (red) attacking melanoma cells (green). The neo-antigen-specific T cells in this image are especially effective at killing cancer cells With new...