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Dr. Natalia Freund. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

A long and winding journey to discover new ways to fight tuberculosis

A study from Tel Aviv University identified two families of human antibodies that bind to the PSTS1 protein of the tuberculosis bacterium, and in a mouse experiment, the antibody treatment led to a 50% reduction in the bacterial load in the lungs.
The "Trojan Horse" performance at Tel Aviv University. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Stanford study: Studying at Tel Aviv University increases the chances of becoming a unicorn founder by 260%

This is the highest rate among the universities sampled, including: MIT Stanford Weill. The comparison is in relation to entrepreneurs who received investments from venture capital funds.

Universal quantum coupler from Tel Aviv University could reduce the cost of a photonic quantum computer tenfold

Tel Aviv University's Quantum Pulse Ventures presents a universal quantum coupler for photonic quantum computing, which reduces error rates and hardware requirements – and could enable the construction of quantum computers for about 100 million
Tel Aviv University's IGEM 2025 team. Photo by Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

Tel Aviv University's IGEM team leads breakthrough in synthetic biology against lung cancer and promotes national high school competition

Along with developing models and software that could transform the study of lung cancer and genetic diseases, Tel Aviv University's IGEM team collaborated with the ORT Network and organized a synthetic biology competition for high school students with the participation of
A dedicated aquaculture system where the researchers grew three local species of algae. Photo: Tel Aviv University

Research at Tel Aviv University: Seaweed off the coast of Israel is rich in protein and bioactive substances

A first-of-its-kind ecological-biotechnological survey along the Israeli Mediterranean coast reveals resilient macroalgae rich in nutritional and health-promoting compounds, indicating potential for developing superfoods, medicines, and sustainable aquaculture.
A prototype Mars rover built by students at Tel Aviv University. Photo: Tel Aviv University

From Tel Aviv University to Mars

A group of students from the Fleischmann Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University initiated, designed, and built a space rover – as part of the TAUverIL project led by Prof. Yoram Reich and Danny Berko, with the aim of participating in an international competition in Poland.
Master's student Mania Malhotra leads photonic origami research. Photo: Tel Aviv University

New Development: "Photonic Origami" – Folding Glass for Microscopic 3D Optical Devices

Allows folding glass for microscopic 3D optical devices * New method enables design of high-performance glass structures on a silicon chip, for future applications in data, sensing and physics
Prof. Tal Dvir from the Sagol Center for Regenerative Biotechnology, head of the Nanotechnology Center at Tel Aviv University and chief scientist of the biotech company Trisself. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a human spinal cord implant that allows paralyzed people to regain movement

A team led by Prof. Tal Dvir has succeeded in growing a customized spinal cord transplant from the patient's own cells. After success in animals, the Ministry of Health has approved the first human trial in Israel.
Microscopic image of a fetal kidney grown in the laboratory. Photo: Sheba Spokesperson

For the first time in the world: Sheba and Tel Aviv University researchers grew fetal kidney components from stem cells

The kidney grew and developed over many months and underwent processes similar to those in pregnancy | The organoid allows for the development of regenerative medicine treatments, testing drug toxicity during pregnancy on fetal kidneys, and shedding light on birth defects
Prof. Tomer Wolansky. Photo: Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv 360 Podcast: The Whole Truth About Dark Matter | Particle Physics

Faculty of Engineering Day at Tel Aviv University. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

Academia, Industry, and What's in Between: Insights from Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Engineering Day

The faculty's annual highlight event highlighted the academy's connections with industry, the commitment to training multidisciplinary engineers, and the role of engineering as a foundation for technological, economic, and social resilience.
The Tel Aviv University delegation to the iGEM competition for 2024. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

The Tel Aviv University student team won a gold medal in the IGEM competition

As part of an international competition in the field of synthetic biology, the student team carried out innovative research aimed at developing a treatment for cancer patients who until now were incurable, thus adding a new "dimension" to the world of cancer treatments
"Lil Gallant 2". A demonstration in Haifa against the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Galant. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The Senate of Tel Aviv University warns against the return of the coup d'état

Following the discussions of the heads of the coalition factions (15/12/2024) in which Justice Minister Yariv Levin demanded that the change in the composition of the committee for the appointment of judges, and Israel's transformation into a dictatorship, be brought up, the universities are also hastening to oppose
Prof. Boaz Barak and PhD student Inbar Fisher from the Segol School of Neuroscience and the School of Psychological Sciences at Tel Aviv University. Photo credit: Shahar Shahar, spokeswoman for Tel Aviv University

A new discovery from Tel Aviv University reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetic autism

The researchers revealed vulnerabilities in the brain support system. The research offers hope for new gene therapies to improve brain cell function
Prof. Ariel Porat. Photo: Yonatan Tzur Dovdevani

Letter from the president of Tel Aviv University: Six days to war - a snapshot

All the universities in Israel are dealing this week with students who expressed support for Hamas on social media and announced that they will act against such students. The president of Tel Aviv University joins the call for universities around the world to punish students and faculty members
Tel Aviv University. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Tel Aviv University ranks first outside the US in the number of unicorns founded by its graduates

The prestigious Stanford index states: Tel Aviv University is the best entrepreneurship incubator outside the US
The research groups in the field of artificial intelligence at Tel Aviv University that won grants in a joint program with Google. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

Tel Aviv University and Google launched a new program to promote multidisciplinary research in artificial intelligence for sustainability and education

According to the head of the program, Prof. Meir Feder, artificial intelligence can help in dealing with some of the biggest challenges in the field of sustainability and education
My ballot in the Knesset elections. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Tel Aviv University Senate statement regarding the damage to Israeli democracy

In a statement, the members of the Senate and university officials write: "We call on the Israeli government and the Knesset to stop the legislative processes that fundamentally change the order of the democratic regime in Israel." They express fear that the media and academia will be next
Checking the fit of glasses for an elderly woman. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Researchers from Tel Aviv University mapped risk factors for the complex eye disease AMD in the genome

As part of the study, the Ashona researchers were able to identify proteins whose role is essential for the development and activity of the tissue affected by the disease, to precisely locate their location in genomic regions outside the genes and to identify the relationship between the changes in these regions and
Quantum communication satellite. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Tel Aviv University inaugurated the first satellite observatory for quantum optical communication

The observatory, one of the most advanced in the world, will be used for tracking, sensing, hyperspectral photography and optical and quantum communication with satellites in orbit around the Earth
The satellite launch team (counter-clockwise): Prof. Meir Ariel, Prof. Ofer Amrani, Orly Blumberg, Idan Finkelstein and Dr. Dolev Bashi. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

Towards quantum communication: Tel Aviv University's tiny satellite in space will communicate with the optical ground station

A few days ago, the TAU-SAT3 satellite was launched on SpaceX's Falcon 9 launcher, designed to demonstrate optical and quantum communication from space using tiny satellites
"Impossible creation". Courtesy of Tel Aviv University

'Impossible object': a sculpture that exists only in outer space

One of the only contemporary works of art created and launched into outer space - the medium is actually the physics of water behavior in zero gravity, an experiment that took place on the International Space Station by Eitan Stiva. The creators of the statue
Genetic editing using CRISPR. Image: depositphotos.com

Researchers at Tel Aviv University warn: treatment with the CRISPR method may cause damage to the genome

According to the researchers: "The method is indeed very effective, but it is not always safe either. Sometimes chromosomes that have been cut in the procedure fail to recover and the stability of the genome is undermined - something that in the long run may even cause cancer"
Award ceremony for the outstanding students in the Faculty of Medicine 2022. Photo by Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University awarded the Topor Award to outstanding medical students

The winners are: a volunteer in medical aid for the underprivileged and a social activist for needy families
Neural network (photo: Sagol Center for Regenerative Biotechnology)

Researchers from Tel Aviv University: We succeeded in growing a spinal cord in the laboratory

The scientific breakthrough that may allow paralyzed people to get back on their feet
This is where it all started. Michael Tzukran in the old observatory on the roof of the Shenkar building

The satellite observatory is located at Tel Aviv University

The new observatory of planets and satellites that is currently being built on the roof of the Shenkar building will become one of the most sophisticated laboratories in the world, which will allow, among other things, advanced communication with satellites and other spacecraft
Wave function, quantum physics. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Quantum theory affects the process of light emission

Researchers from Tel Aviv University, the Technion and MIT teamed up to shed new light on quantum theory
A series of grooves on a metal surface can guide plasmonic waves. The waves are produced on the left by the laser striking the grating, and the waves are measured on the right by a near-field scanning optical microscope. Credit: D. Wiseman and others.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have developed a new type of waveguide

The system will enable transmission of electromagnetic waves in the x-ray and terahertz fields
(From right to left): Prof. Tova Milo (Dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences at Tel Aviv University), Prof. Meir Feder, Prof. Ariel Porat and Prof. Yossi Matias.

Google and Tel Aviv University launched a program to leverage multidisciplinary AI research for the benefit of the community

The aim of the AI ​​for Social Good program is to support research and collaborations in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence that can help and advance humanity in social issues that are on the agenda
Final checks in the clean room. The nanosatellite TAU SAT1. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

The first scientific nanosatellite designed and built at Tel Aviv University will be launched into space tomorrow night

The satellite will be launched packed inside a Northrop Grumman Cygnus model supply spacecraft. Northrop Grumman's Cygnus will be launched on Saturday, 19:36 Israel time, then the launch will be at the Atlantic Regional Space Center
A deaf person undergoes a hearing test. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have developed genetic therapy for deafness

A new study from Tel Aviv University presents an innovative treatment for deafness, which is based on the introduction of genetic cargo into the cells of the inner ear. As part of the treatment, the genetic load is inserted into the damaged cell in such a way that it actually "repairs"
Moshe Brewer at an appreciation ceremony for his hundredth birthday. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

Prof. Moshe Brewer, "Mr. Geography" passed away at the age of 101

Prof. Halina Abramowitz. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

The scientist who marches the future of science in Europe

The European CERN Council unanimously decided to update the scientific strategy according to the recommendation of a committee headed by Prof. Halina Abramowitz from Tel Aviv University
Prof. Ariel Porat. Photo: Yonatan Tzur Dovdevani

Prof. Ariel Porat was elected president of Tel Aviv University