Biology and Medicine
- Avi Blizovsky
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New evidence reveals that Homo erectus was able to survive in extreme environments like deserts as early as 1.2 million years ago, challenging the notion that only Homo sapiens was such an adaptable creature.
- Dr.Roey Tsezana
New research reveals how artificial intelligence can help mental health professionals, along with the benefits and challenges of using this advanced technology.
- Tel Aviv University
Marine animals eat microplastic particles and excrete them in their feces, endangering the marine environment.
- Tel Aviv University
Researchers from Tel Aviv University claim that the extinction of large animals in the Levant is the reason for the lack of cave paintings in Israel, unlike Western Europe.
- Davidson Institute
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New study: An ancient species in the human lineage walked on two legs, but could not run as fast and efficiently as we do
- The Hebrew University
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Researchers from the Hebrew University have developed Annotatability—an innovative framework that enables the detection of errors in genomic data, the improvement of biological analyses, and the identification of cellular pathways related to development and diseases
- Avi Blizovsky
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The study examines how ancient humans chose and used different types of rocks to create tools, focusing on the archaeological site of Malacca and Kena in the Ethiopian highlands, one of the oldest high altitude settlement sites in the world
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This follows an ongoing five-year study by Dassault Systèmes in collaboration with the FDA. Virtual twins, which accurately simulate specific aspects of patient populations, allow for the refinement, reduction and elimination of human and animal participation
- The Hebrew University
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- Tel Aviv University
"In women, the experimental drug delayed the deterioration significantly, protected the brain and even reduced symptoms of depression, all in accordance with the mechanism of action," says Prof. Ilana Gozes, who headed the study
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- Haifa University
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A joint study by the University of Haifa and the Schneider Center for Pediatrics reveals that hyperactivity symptoms are associated with a significant increase in the risk of suicidal behaviors among children aged 7-12
- The Technion
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Researchers at the Faculty of Biology at the Technion discovered a unique mechanism that protects marine bacteria from viruses that attack them
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A new study offers a unique approach to malaria prevention: the use of mosquitoes carrying a genetically modified parasite, which enhances the immune system's ability to recognize and fight the deadly disease
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Prof. Rafi Malach from the Weizmann Institute reveals how fast bursts and slow waves in the human brain are the basis for conscious and creative processes, and offers ways to utilize the brain's capabilities in the technological age
- The Hebrew University
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have developed an innovative platform based on nanoparticles, which enables the precise transport of two drugs at the same time to cancerous tumor sites, while improving treatment efficiency and reducing toxicity to healthy cells.
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Food waste is a phenomenon that hurts the pockets of all of us, especially those who suffer from food insecurity. What is the solution that community enterprises can offer?
- Avi Blizovsky
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New research reveals a fascinating mechanism of "guided search," in which DNA and chromatin structure act as a "road map," directing proteins to specific genetic targets. The mechanism provides new insights into the acquisition of cellular identity that may promote
- Avi Blizovsky
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Among the topics: universal flu vaccine, progress in understanding Alzheimer's disease, success in organ printing, solutions for diabetes and AIDS
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The discovery of the oldest fossil from the Ecdysozoa family (Uncus dzaugisi), a group of animals characterized by shedding their skin and including insects, crustaceans and nematodes, sheds light on the early evolution of animals
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- Weizmann Institute
Group decision making makes ants smarter. With humans, on the other hand, sometimes it is better to be alone
- Haifa University
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A new international study led by researchers from the Tech4Animals laboratory at the University of Haifa succeeded with the development of artificial intelligence to diagnose that cats quickly imitate the facial expressions of other cats, especially in positive situations." pattern recognition
- Ben-Gurion University
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The researchers from the Laboratory of Comparative Immunology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev decided to develop the ability to transplant stem cells between corals, just like bone marrow transplants in humans
- Tel Aviv University
Significant differences were found between the reactions of the two sexes to an innovative drug for brain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease
- The Technion
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The VOLABIOS group, which combines advanced technologies and multi-omic analysis, is expected to improve the accuracy in diagnosing mental illnesses and provide innovative tools for the treatment and monitoring of schizophrenia worldwide
- The Hebrew University
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A new study led by the Hebrew University reveals a process that is often neglected in language learning: children often begin by understanding complete sentences and only then recognize their separate components
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Natural lumps of metal emit oxygen in the dark depths of the ocean, in the absence of photosynthesis, until now it was believed that there was no oxygen production in them at all
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A new report reveals what we should eat in the future, and how much. Spoiler: if you like salad - you're set
- Weizmann Institute
Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have discovered why the small hours of the night may be prone to disaster
- The Hebrew University
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A new study conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem presents an innovative method for inferring DNA methylation patterns in tissues that did not come from ancient skeletons, and provides a deeper understanding of the evolutionary processes that shaped the human brain and its functions
- The Hebrew University
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The research shows that the TAS2R receptors are involved in many processes such as breathing, digestion and the immune system. "The opposite sense of taste: an unusual sensory mechanism discovered in the detection of bitter taste in humans"
- Tel Aviv University
The sponges use a precious metal to warn: beware! We are toxic
- The Hebrew University
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Using the innovative Bayesian meta-modeling method, the researchers were able to combine data from advanced microscopy techniques and stochastic simulations, and reveal complex and new patterns in the initial signaling of T cells
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
Researchers have discovered biological and psychological characteristics that increase the risk of suicidal behavior among teenagers and have developed an application that helps with mental coping
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
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- Tel Aviv University
The researchers found that they were also able to produce a sound map of the area in their minds
- Avi Blizovsky
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Researchers from the Hebrew University, the Weizmann Institute and the University of Tokyo have developed an innovative peptide that suppresses the activity of the MMP7 enzyme associated with cancer progression, with the potential for targeted therapies in aggressive cancers.
- Tel Aviv University
The female locust can dig 4-3 holes to lay eggs and then her organs that are intended for this wear out
- The Hebrew University
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A method developed at the Hebrew University allows early detection of lung damage among cancer patients receiving antibody-based treatments, using a simple non-invasive blood test
- Weizmann Institute
The swallowing organ of a transparent worm reveals the potential inherent in mathematical tools for the study of biological systems
- Avi Blizovsky
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- The Hebrew University
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"Different types of neurological disorders, including disorders on the autism spectrum, may be related to this environmental factor," explains Prof. Haitham Amal from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, senior author of the study
- Avi Blizovsky
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The Cancer Society: "The reason for using sweet flavors is an attempt to bring teenagers into the circle of users. Their sale must be banned immediately"
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Genes from extinct human species allow the Tibetans to live in a low-oxygen environment, the Papuans got a good immune system and the Inuit (formerly called Eskimos) cope thanks to these genes with the arctic cold
- Avi Blizovsky
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The Tel Aviv 360 podcast of Tel Aviv University with the participation of Prof. Yossi Leshem (Hebrew only)
- Tel Aviv University
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The researchers revealed vulnerabilities in the brain support system. The research offers hope for new gene therapies to improve brain cell function
- Avi Blizovsky
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