Yifat Marbel
Professor Yifat Marbel is a systemic biologist at the Weizmann Institute of Science, recognized for her groundbreaking research on the human immune system. Despite the destruction of her laboratory in an Iranian attack, she was named one of the most influential figures in science for 2025 by Nature for her discovery of a new layer in the immune system that reveals how the body produces antimicrobial peptides from protein breakdown. Her work is seen as pivotal in the fight against antibiotic resistance, with potential applications in personalized medicine for immunocompromised patients.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 11,365 | $400,000 | 493$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,216,900 | 11,365 | $400,000 | 493$ |
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Professor Yifat Marbel from the Weizmann Institute of Science was named one of the ten most influential people in science for 2025 by Nature.
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