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- The Hebrew University
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New research from the Hebrew University shows that the song of the fin whale has a statistical structure identical to that found in all the world's languages, a discovery that provides new insights into the evolution of communication.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A new study refutes the belief that the mother's health during pregnancy causes autism.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The paradox is that sensory input processing is done at a speed 100 million times faster than the speed of thought * Principal Investigator: "At any given moment, we extract only 10 bits out of a trillion that our senses perceive and use."
- 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
"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
- 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
- Avi Blizovsky
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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
- Weizmann Institute
Group decision making makes ants smarter. With humans, on the other hand, sometimes it is better to be alone
- 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
- 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
- Avi Blizovsky
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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
- 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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Researchers from Japan have discovered a way to stop the development of amyloid β fibers, which are associated with Alzheimer's disease, using an antibody that makes it possible to stop or delay the development of the fibers. This breakthrough may help develop new treatments
- Avi Blizovsky
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When it comes to lies in politics, Donald Trump is in a league of his own, says UK psychology professor
- Weizmann Institute
An innovative treatment for Gaucher's disease shows promising results in mice and gives hope to patients after decades of research
- Weizmann Institute
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Research has shown that people sniff their hands often, and that they do so for a longer period of time after shaking someone else's hand.
- Ben-Gurion University
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Research from Ben-Gurion University reveals that humans can assess the veracity of others' memories at the same level as language processing models, and in some cases even better than them.
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The book presents an interdisciplinary overview of the evolution of consciousness in man by Uzi Ben Zvi, Philosophy and Science series, Attic Books and Yediot Books
- The Technion
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- Tel Aviv University
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For the first time: tracking through closed eyes could be used to detect arousal, awareness, and pain during sleep
- The Hebrew University
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Groundbreaking research reveals that marmosets mark each other by name using unique calls, an ability that until now was thought to be the exclusive preserve of a limited number of species. The findings provide new insights
- Avi Blizovsky
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New research in mice suggests that the brain creates multiple copies of memories, allowing it to regulate their change over time
- Avi Blizovsky
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While the live shingles vaccine has already shown signs of protection against dementia, the new combined vaccine offers even more promising results, with far-reaching public health implications
- Weizmann Institute
The secrets of the production of mescaline have been revealed - a natural hallucinogenic drug with therapeutic potential * The drug extracted from the extinct peyote cactus has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. Its effect on serotonin receptors in the brain
- The Hebrew University
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The study, led by researchers from the Hebrew University and Columbia University, suggests that genetic diversity can significantly improve decision-making processes in a group, something that has profound implications for organizational management, innovation and understanding the role of biodiversity
- Weizmann Institute
The scientists of the Weizmann Institute of Science have discovered antibody-producing cells in the bone tissue of the nasal concha and thereby plant hope for the development of more effective nasal vaccines and new treatments for allergies and neurological and autoimmune diseases
- Avi Blizovsky
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A new research method proposes to analyze changes in behavior and leaps in learning to study consciousness, using sudden increases in learning - "eureka moments" - to identify conscious thought processes and study the mechanisms
- Dr.Roey Tsezana
We can expect a new generation of drugs that can effectively influence behavior and help us "become the best version of ourselves". To break free from addictions and urges that we don't want - and to be healthier and happier
- The Hebrew University
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A new study led by researchers from the Hebrew University reveals that a person's name may affect the appearance of his face over time. The study found that adults' faces can be matched to their names with higher accuracy
- Avi Blizovsky
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Creativity is a unique brain function. Local damage to the brain as a result of a stroke can lead to changes in creative ability—both positive and negative. This discovery suggests that the neurological basis of creativity can be narrowed down.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem investigated the balance between artificial intelligence and human therapists in mental health care, with an emphasis on the role of empathy
- Avi Blizovsky
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Researchers from the Hebrew University and their partners around the world have discovered that parents repeat words more often when talking to young babies, and use a more varied vocabulary as the children get older
- Avi Blizovsky
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The two, Jose-Alain Sahl from France, and Boutonde Roske from Switzerland promoted the field of genetic medicine for eye diseases, prevented blindness and restored sight to the blind
- Dr.Roey Tsezana
In recent years it turned out that long before the first symptoms of Parkinson's appear, it is possible to find a change in the population of intestinal bacteria of the patients
- Avi Blizovsky
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Recent research shows that babies use their period of helplessness to develop cognitive models, similar to the early training of artificial intelligence (AI), challenging old theories about the immaturity of the infant brain and even
- Avi Blizovsky
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Dr. Patricia Mora-Raymondo of the Technion won a prestigious European award for developing a method to treat Parkinson's disease with the help of music
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
Researchers examined how personal and group emotion, combined with positive and negative emotions, affect attitudes
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
The mechanism of the connection between depression and anxiety and the male sex hormone, testosterone, was discovered
- Avi Blizovsky
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This was found in a new study conducted at the University of Haifa and published in the prestigious journal Molecular Psychiatry from NATURE
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
A new study reveals a significant increase in the rate of people with autism in the community in Israel, which requires appropriate preparation
- Ben-Gurion University
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An international study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in collaboration with colleagues from Germany, the USA and Canada, delved into the potential of increasing protein levels (MIF) as a new approach to dealing with muscular dystrophy (ALS). The findings of the innovative study have been published
Researchers claim that artificial intelligence and social networks may exacerbate the climate crisis
- Avi Blizovsky
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The Canadian researchers argue that generative artificial intelligence - including large language models such as chatGPT - and social networks can divert attention from pressing global issues, foster feelings of lack
- Weizmann Institute
The institute's scientists have developed a method for detecting the neurological effects of psychedelic drugs. Middle: Zebrafish on hallucinogenic mushrooms. The goal: to pave the way for more effective treatments for depression and other mood disorders
- Weizmann Institute
Research in field mice under conditions simulating a natural environment reveals the different strategies used by females and males in creating social hierarchies
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
A study found that people who were exposed to emotional images reacted according to the reactions of others and judged harshly those who did not react like everyone else
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
Theater researchers examined the reception of the Haifa International Festival for Children's Plays
- Avi Blizovsky
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Dutch researchers found that this process happens all the time and damages all genes, but the longer the genes, the more likely they are to be damaged because they have more sites. Especially the big damage is
- Avi Blizovsky
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Neurological morbidity is the world's number 1 cause of morbidity and disability, with over 3 billion people with brain diseases * according to an article published this weekend in the Lancet. The scope of morbidity and disability has grown since then