Mathematical models

Increasing life expectancy. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Life expectancy is more hereditary than we thought: Study in Science suggests about 50% genetic influence

New mathematical model and analysis of twin databases from Sweden, the United States and the United Kingdom separate “external” mortality from aging – and double previous estimates
Combining solar and wind energy in a sustainable rural system with an advanced water system. The illustration was prepared using DALEE and is not a scientific image

Integrating renewable energy into water supply systems: a revolution in energy savings and efficiency

The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Two researchers at the Hebrew University will receive grants of 2 million euros each from the ERC

In addition, two outstanding researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem were chosen to join the EMBO young researchers program
C. worm Elegance. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Grab the model by the throat

The swallowing organ of a transparent worm reveals the potential inherent in mathematical tools for the study of biological systems
Cells infected with the corona virus. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Medicines in the evolution test

Drug safety tests often focus on "physiological safety", meaning their possible effect on patients. Weizmann Institute of Science scientists propose a new type of test: evolutionary safety
The theory of queues. Illustration using AI software. Definitions: Avi Blizovsky

All those waiting in line are equal, but some are more equal

At the entrance to the club, on the road and in the emergency room, sometimes the right strategy is to direct some of the waiting people to the fast track
Five days at home, two days at work. Illustrations: Sally Neve

Intermittent shutdown