About Us
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.
Apr 02, 2017...
Optogenetic research shows promise for erasing memories of fear. Image via Shutterstock.com
Erasing unwanted memories isn’t yet possible. However, Israeli ... Read more
Nov 02, 2016... “The composition of intestinal bacteria affects the decisions made by our brain. The more I learned about intestinal bacteria, the more it kept me awake at nigh ... Read more
Mar 24, 2020... “Vaccination is life.” Weizmann scientists give us a quick history lesson on the vaccine. Dr. Ziv Shulman, Prof Ruth Arnon, and Prof. Ido Amit explain humankind ... Read more
Feb 15, 2018...
Photo by Jesse Orrico on Unsplash, Science continually proves the pliability of our creativity.
I have an obsession and it is human creativity. It's why I' ... Read more
Sep 17, 2014... Sugary sodas have come under fire for contributing to obesity and diabetes, but new research suggests artificial sweeteners may also raise blood sugar levels. P ... Read more
Jul 03, 2017... Renovations to the Weizmann House include repairing the courtyard pool, dry for decades. This restores famed architect Erich Mendelsohn’s vision that the centra ... Read more
Sep 19, 2017...
Abraham Druck spent a month at the Weizmann Institute of Science as part of the Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI).
Last ... Read more
Dec 28, 2017...
Manot Cave in northern Israel.
Archaeologists have discovered that prehistoric tools and artwork from western Europe owe their existence to an even earlier ... Read more
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Mar 03, 2015... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—March 3, 2015—Why do people shake hands? A new study from the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests that one of the reasons for this ancient cu ... Read more
Mar 15, 2017... An entire mouse brain viewed from above: Neuronal extensions connect the two amygdalas (the brightest green spots on both sides of the brain) with the prefronta ... Read more