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The booklet "For a Noble Cause" points to a global trend of museums and exhibitions focusing on Jewish rescuers, alongside a warning against blurring the historical context of the Holocaust.
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The Molecular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Machine Learning Laboratory at Tel Aviv University, funded by the Israel National Science Foundation, is developing dedicated MRI sequences and algorithms that translate “signal signatures” into biological indicators – with a focus on multiple sclerosis and reducing
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With all due respect to electrical signals, the language of the brain is chemistry. In a pioneering study, researchers at Tel Aviv University have managed to use imaging devices to see this chemistry in action.
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A study at Tel Aviv University examines why the US abandoned “cyber deterrence” in 2018 and moved to Defend Forward and Persistent Engagement
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Prof. Ariel Monitz's team from Tel Aviv University showed that in allergic esophagitis (EOE) the protein TSLP is active and that its neutralization in an experimental model reduces inflammatory cell infiltration, mucosal thickening, and fibrosis - a hint
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Researchers have succeeded in changing the stacking arrangement of graphene at the nanometer scale using tiny force and very low energy input, a step that could advance memory components, sensors, and neuromorphic computing.
Israeli research: Microalgae produce green hydrogen without harming the nutritional value of biomass
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Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University have shown that green hydrogen can be produced from microalgae continuously and on a larger scale, while maintaining the biomass as a high-quality raw material for food, feed, and nutritional supplements.
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A study by Tel Aviv University found that the environment in which young bats grow up affects their boldness, flight distances, and foraging patterns in adulthood.
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Tel Aviv University study: Neural recordings in alert turtles showed that the dorsal cortex responds strongly to unexpected changes in the environment even when the turtle moves its head or eyes, and almost completely filters out changes caused by movement.
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Another step towards developing efficient, healthy and environmentally friendly food systems
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Exosomes loaded with siRNA against PTEN, developed at the Technion and Tel Aviv University, are designed to reduce inflammation and encourage regeneration in the central nervous system – an area that is also relevant to myelin damage such as in multiple sclerosis.
- Tel Aviv University
A pilot study published in the journal Brain Stimulation found that fMRI-based personalized TMS therapy, administered immediately after traumatic memory activation during the reconsolidation phase, reduced flashbacks and intrusive thoughts in ten participants.
- Tel Aviv University
A study in Physical Review Letters presents a combinatorial design method for metamaterials: controlling motion states and “frustrated” loops, graded response to pressure, and even matrix-vector multiplication using only mechanical displacements.
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The Laboratory for Molecular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Machine Learning at Tel Aviv University, funded by the Israel Science Foundation, develops MRI protocols and machine learning algorithms to identify disease processes even before structural changes appear.
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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.
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A study by Tel Aviv University, the Technion, and Ichilov in Nature Medicine found that positive anticipation that activates the VTA region of the reward system is associated with a stronger immune response in humans.
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When you think of sponges, the image of SpongeBob immediately comes to mind. But what sponge lives in Eilat that contains bacteria, anti-cancer substances and dangerous toxins? The hottest questions about the most interesting animals. Zvait website
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A distributed neural “pacemaker” system has been discovered in the Red Sea Xenia umbellata: each arm beats independently but synchronizes with the others; the findings were published in PNAS and may change the understanding of rhythmic movement in evolution
- Tel Aviv University
Researchers at Tel Aviv University propose a model that explains how information avoidance and painful information seeking serve the same need: emotional regulation in the face of uncertainty.
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Researchers from Tel Aviv University have identified a link between loss of p53 activity (and sometimes deletions in the short arm of chromosome 17) and the adaptation of breast cancer cells to the brain environment through fatty acid pathways and communication with
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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.
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Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered that particles spinning in opposite directions in a liquid self-organize into polymer-like “active” chains that move, rotate, and exchange “partners” — a phenomenon that may shed light on self-organization processes in nature and lead to
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160-million-year-old dinosaur fossils reveal surprising turn in flight evolution
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The ERC awarded 349 Consolidator grants this year, totaling €728 million. Israel stands out with 13 winners from Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University, the Hebrew University, the Technion, the Weizmann Institute and the University of Haifa –
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In the presence of Nobel laureate John Martinis: Qolab and Quantum Machines connect superconducting qubit processors to a quantum-classical cloud infrastructure at Tel Aviv University, with global access for researchers
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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
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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
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International research led by Tel Aviv University has found a way to delay the progression of the deadly disease, and even restore damaged nerve cells.
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A pair of studies from Tel Aviv University map 110 mass mortality events of sea urchins since 1888 and show that pathogens are the main cause, while also presenting a "corona swab" method for non-invasive genetic sampling under the skin.
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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.
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Researchers have developed an innovative algorithm that turns vultures themselves into a smart warning system and prevents mass poisoning events.
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In the spring, bats are more "bold" and are not afraid to engage in conflicts with rats in the fight for food.
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Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a diffusion model-based method that designs flat optical components in minutes — instead of hours and days — and demonstrates high accuracy in tasks such as beam splitting and polarization separation; Published
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He can sing, he's sociable, he lives in Israel and despite his size he's actually a relative of the elephant. Who are you, a rock rabbit? The hottest questions about the most interesting animals
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A study at Tel Aviv University indicates an 11%–100% erosion of profitability in homeowners insurance in the US by the end of the century due to hurricanes – but also the potential to leverage the expected losses for climate investments that will cover
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In the Tel Aviv 360 podcast series, we are hosting Prof. Hila May from the Faculty of Medicine, who talks about the difference between human bones today and those of the past, and the price we pay for progress.
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A team led by Dr. Gilad Levy in Prof. Boaz Barak's lab identified TFII-I (GTF2I) as a negative regulator of myelination; its elimination in myelin cells thickened the sheath and accelerated nerve conduction – a published finding
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Launch of the Red Book of Israeli Reptiles reveals sharp decline in the distribution of the wood lizard; experts call for increased protection of Mediterranean habitats and public awareness
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While wild boars have become part of the urban fabric, research by Tel Aviv University and the Technion reveals that in well-off neighborhoods, more reports are registered with the municipal hotline – and therefore receive more treatment, while in disadvantaged neighborhoods
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It has phenomenal hearing, a heart-shaped face, and the ability to "dive" through the air toward prey in complete silence. How did the snort become an unexpected ally of modern agriculture? The Hottest Questions About Animals
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Evolutionary studies reveal: Sometimes flower colors result from precise ecological adaptations to pollinators and the environment, and sometimes it is a random variation that is preserved simply because it has no clear advantage.
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An international study led by the University of Tennessee and in collaboration with Tel Aviv University finds that noise and selection pressure make it difficult for female toads to choose mates – a phenomenon that may slow the pace of evolution.
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Prof. Ronit Sacchi-Painero identified two key proteins – CCL2 and P-Selectin – that are involved in cancer cell entry into the brain. Blocking either axis significantly reduced metastatic burden in mouse models and in vitro systems.
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Prof. Yossi Yuval explains how the fruit bat common in Israel combines night vision, sonar, and spatial memory – and also contributes to seed dispersal and tree pollination.
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A multidisciplinary team at Tel Aviv University has developed the technology that will enable "X-ray imaging" of the underground for archaeological excavations.
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Israeli research reveals that wild plants growing under extreme desert conditions absorb high levels of strontium – offering a natural solution for dealing with nuclear disasters and radioactive fallout
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Tel Aviv University research suggests using antennas on the moon to measure signals from cosmic darkness – just 100 million years after the Big Bang – and reveal the nature of dark matter
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Dr. Tom Schlesinger explains how tiny, fragile creatures create vast ecosystems, why they are sensitive to the climate crisis, and how childhood in Eilat led him to explore one of the great secrets of the sea.