February 12, 2024

Canaanite finds from Megiddo Hill (courtesy of Megiddo Archaeological Expedition)

Researchers have analyzed the genetics of the Canaanites and its relationship to modern populations such as Jews, Palestinians and Bedouins

The DNA analysis showed that the Canaanites were created from the mixing of populations that migrated to the southern Levant mainly from the Caucasus region (or western Iran) with ancient local populations that stayed there, a process that lasted at least 1,000 years
Prof. Uri Rasovsky and his team. Self-portrait

through the body

Researchers are examining whether aerobic physical activity, which increases the level of oxytocin, the hormone of love and connection in the body, may improve the social functioning of those suffering from schizophrenia
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