Pace of Groundbreaking Research @The Weizmann Institute of Science
Reporter: Aviva Lev-Ari, PhD, RN
Discovering solutions to humanity’s most pressing issues
The Weizmann Institute of Science needs your help to ensure that the pace of groundbreaking research never falters. As one of the foremost centers of multidisciplinary research in the world, the Institute addresses the most urgent challenges facing humanity:
Cancer research: Developing a non-invasive, FDA-approved method to test for breast cancer without a biopsy
Technology: Inventing a DNA-based biological computer so tiny that a trillion can fit in a single drop of water
Education: Giving children the mentorship and guidance they need to pursue higher education in science and technology
Alternative Energy: Investigating algae as a source of clean, sustainable fuel
Health & Medicine: Creating vaccines for diabetes and flu; using stem cells to grow new organs; and examining conditions from Alzheimer’s to autism
Protecting Our Planet: Developing nanomaterials that serve as engine lubricants, thus reducing fuel consumption and air pollution
Weizmann scientists work in partnership with colleagues across the globe, their shared curiosity helping to create a better tomorrow.
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http://weizmann-usa.org/support/donate/science-from-israel.html
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