Weizmann Institute's Race Against Time: Preserving Science Amid Destruction
A missile strike by Iran on Israel's Weizmann Institute destroyed crucial laboratories, impacting research in genetics and regenerative medicine. Researchers, alongside emergency services, saved what they could from the ruins. Estimated damages reach up to $500 million. This incident is part of escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Researchers at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science are facing unprecedented challenges after an Iranian missile obliterated cutting-edge laboratories at their campus in Rehovot. Despite the destruction, including a collapsed building and severe fire damage, the scientists worked alongside emergency services to salvage critical samples.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting the site, commended the bravery and dedication of both researchers and responders. He emphasized the broader context of Israel's military actions against Iran, aiming to counter the alleged threat of nuclear armament.
The Weizmann Institute's significant contributions to science, particularly in genetics and regenerative medicine, suffer setbacks estimated at $300-$500 million. As regional tensions rise, the international scientific community watches closely.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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