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Reviving Ancient Texts: Uncovering the World of Greco-Roman Medicine Through Modern Reconstructions

A research team from the Hebrew University combined modern science and historical reconstructions to decipher ancient medical texts and gain a deeper understanding of the influence of Greco-Roman medicine on modern science.
Prof. Paul Ehrlich. Credit: Library of Congress, via Wikimedia

Nobel Prize winner Paul Ehrlich - founder of immunology and chemotherapy

Paul Ehrlich, Nobel Prize, chemotherapy, syphilis, immunology, magic bullet, Judaism and science, medical history, pharmacology, Hebrew University
Prof. Idan Segev at the Silicon Club meeting, January 2025. Photo: Shmuel Oster

How the human mind teaches us to build smarter artificial intelligence and in a much more efficient way

Prof. Idan Segev, a neuroscience researcher from the Edmond and Lily Safra Center at the Hebrew University: "The digital processors used today for the calculations of the "artificial intelligence" require about a million times more energy than the brain, the need is only about 20 watts"
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Innovative technology for biological nanoparticles enables combined treatment against cancerous tumors

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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When the economic situation is difficult, reports of UFOs multiply

New research reveals that reports of unidentified aerial phenomena serve as a unique measure of public attention, which is influenced by regional economic fluctuations
The quantum computer laboratory at the Hebrew University. Photograph of the Aerospace Industry

Blue-white superconductor quantum computing

A quantum computer developed in superconductor technology was launched in Israel as part of a groundbreaking project in collaboration with the Aerospace Industry, the Hebrew University and the Innovation Authority. The project places Israel at the forefront of the world in the field of quantum computing
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A new model can change the ways of decision-making in healthcare systems

Researchers from the Hebrew University improved Elixhauser's comorbidity model and improved the accuracy of predictions about the duration of hospitalization, risk of mortality, re-hospitalization and increased treatment
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Children learn a language from the whole to the details

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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New research may explain why the human brain is so large and developed

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
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T cells: revealing the mechanisms for activating the immune system

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
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Beyond the peak: from 2080 the world's population will begin to shrink

A new UN report states that the world's population will begin to decrease in 2080. The population of Israel, on the other hand, will continue to grow even after the end of the century
The D'20 peptide inhibits the cancer-causing enzyme MMP7. The image was prepared using DALEE and is not a scientific image

A new stable and selective inhibitor of a cancer-causing enzyme has been revealed in a new study

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.
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A new blood test for the early detection of tissue damage caused by cancer treatments

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
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An innovative approach to dealing with antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Illustration of the relationship between air pollution and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Credit: Dr. Rahaitham Amal

Research at the Hebrew University links common pollutants in the air to autism

"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
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Signals of electric fields can provide early warning of extreme weather

By in-depth examination of low pressure winter systems known as "Cypriot depressions" in the Negev, the study offers new insights into the role of the electric field in the detection of heavy precipitation
spinning methods. (a) Manual spinning on the thigh [64]; (b) "supported spinning" [68]; (c) "spinning in falling" [66]; (d) The experimental skills and beads, the three-dimensional scans of the perforated stones and the negatives of the holes in them. In the pictures at the bottom, we can see a crystal ion during a fiber spinning experiment with replicas of the perforated stones, using support spinning and drop spinning techniques (photo: Talia Yeshav)

Was the wheel invented on the banks of the Sea of ​​Galilee 12,000 years ago?

Skills discovered in Ein Gav may be early evidence of wheel-like technology. The study by researchers at the Hebrew University suggests that stones found at an archaeological site in Israel were used as skills for spinning fibers into threads, and represent a phase
An isopod, well adapted to the harsh conditions of arid regions, crawls on the desert floor in search of plant remains. Credit: Viraj R Torsekar

New research reveals the critical role of large insects in the decomposition process in desert ecosystems

The assumption until now was that the decomposition rates were mainly driven by microorganisms and decreased in drier environments. The new research reveals that large arthropods play a critical and hitherto unappreciated role in the systems
Crow in the desert. Photography: Ran Natan

Wise from the source: the surprising minds of the desert crows

The crows have become a routine part of our landscape. How smart are they really, and why is one species more successful than another?
Behumi and Bell mother and daughter credit David Omer's laboratory

Monkeys mark each other with names and open a new window for understanding the development of human language

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
Description: Drone image of cluster 27 in northeastern Mongolia. A red circle marks the location of the excavated burial. The additional map shows the location of cluster 27 in red and two additional compound sites along the long wall (clusters 23 and 24) in black. Credit: Dan Golan.

An elite tomb from the pre-Mongolian period was discovered in Mongolia

This discovery provides vital insights into the local communities, their networks and organization during the 12th century AD - a period characterized by post-imperial instability and intense political competition
Molecular Systems Biology portal showing eCIS injects AI-predicted toxins. Artist's impression by Dr. Yitzhak Yadgari

Identifying new toxins using machine learning

New research at the Hebrew University reveals how bacteria use a special mechanism, like a tiny syringe, to inject toxins into other organisms. Using artificial intelligence, the researchers identified over 2,000 possible toxins that may be injected through
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A mechanism was discovered that allows animals to store food and find it when needed without relying on memory

Researchers from the Hebrew University have proposed a new theory about how animals store and recover stored food. Their research, published in Scientific Reports, challenges traditional notions of animal storage behavior
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Genetically diverse groups are smarter

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
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Gender bias in pain management in emergency rooms

Comparison of the experimental measurement (above) and the theoretical simulation (below)

Scientists have discovered unexpected behavior in pairs of CO₂ molecules after ionization

An international team of scientists has made a surprising discovery in the field of molecular physics, revealing unexpected symmetry breaking dynamics in carbon dioxide dimers after ionization. The study, published in Nature Communications, provides new insights on
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New research: names may shape facial appearance over time

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
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Healthy bees, healthy planet: the effect of a balanced diet on honey bee colonies

New research has revealed that a balanced diet is essential to the health and performance of honey bees' tasks. The study shows that an unbalanced diet significantly delays the start of treatment for larvae, reduces the frequency of treatment
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Fighting antibiotic resistance using peptide mixtures

New research highlights the potential of random mixtures of antimicrobial peptides to significantly reduce the risk of resistance development compared to single peptides. These findings highlight the need for innovative solutions to overcome
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Quantum flow circuits

Researchers have built a component that amplifies quantum signals that can be used to upgrade quantum computing capabilities
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Beyond algorithms: The role of human empathy in artificial intelligence-enhanced care

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
Dr. Ayelet Landau. From the Facebook page of the Department of Psychology, Hebrew University

Three researchers from the Hebrew University won research grants to prove commercialization ability on behalf of the European Union Research Fund

The European Research Council of the European Union (ERC) has announced its support for 7 Israeli research proposals, 3 of which are led by Hebrew University researchers. The three Hebrew University researchers who will receive the grant this year will join
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Walls of noise to protect privacy

Researchers have developed methods that mask data in databases to maintain privacy and help them be statistically accurate
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Cracking the code for longevity? A breakthrough in understanding the relationship between sex and life expectancy

A study by Hebrew University researchers opens innovative avenues in understanding the influence of sex cells on life expectancy and sheds light on the central role of sex cells and fertility on longevity
Dr. Chaya Keller, 2024 Krill Prize winner. Courtesy of the Wolf Foundation

Ten winners of the Krill Award for Excellence in Scientific Research have been announced

The Wolf Foundation in cooperation with the Israeli research universities selected the team of promising researchers of the Israeli Academy for 2024
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New research investigates the effect of ozone on the climates of extrasolar planets

A team of researchers led by Dr. Assaf Hochman from the Hebrew University revealed the role of ozone in shaping the atmospheric dynamics of Proxima Centauri b. Their findings, derived from advanced models of climate chemistry and advanced theories of
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New findings regarding the connection between the increase of oxygen in the atmosphere and the development of complex life

Hebrew University researchers have revealed new findings regarding the connection between the increase in oxygen in the atmosphere and oceans on Earth, and the development of complex life. The study indicates that the rise of oxygen occurred after the development of life
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The race for copper

Researchers aim to launch the second revolution in the field of spintronics - and significantly increase the amount of memory in our electronic devices
The action of mitochondria in the respiratory system of plants. Courtesy of the researchers

The genetics of breathing

Researchers have characterized genes and proteins that are involved in the splicing process in the mitochondria of plants and are essential for cellular respiration and growth
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The place where stars are born

In interstellar molecular clouds, large molecules can form despite the non-ideal conditions prevailing there
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How - and where - does a disease begin?

Researchers discovered which genes are required for each stage of cell differentiation into neural stem cells and neurons, i.e. for brain development, and which of them are involved in diseases of the nervous system
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Prof. Haim Sompolinsky won the most important international award in the field of brain research for 2024 awarded by the Danish Lundbeck Foundation

Prof. Haim Sompolinski is the first Israeli researcher to win the prestigious award, he himself was born in Denmark whose father, Prof. David Sompolinski, was among the members of the underground who smuggled the Jews to Sweden by boat
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A breakthrough in predicting chaotic results in the three body system

New research from the Larkach Institute of Physics reveals a significant advance in chaos theory, by confirming in detail the flux-based statistical theory that predicts chaotic outcomes in non-hierarchical Newtonian three-body systems. This breakthrough lies
Cells that the researchers infected with corona (a weaker color indicates that they were destroyed due to the infection)

The infection processes of the corona virus

Researchers used RNA sequencing of individual cells to characterize the ways in which the corona virus spreads in the cells of the body, and in the general population
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focus on the goal

Researchers created a composition of nanoparticles that was able to destroy lymphoma cells in mice
Canaanite finds from Megiddo Hill (courtesy of Megiddo Archaeological Expedition)

Researchers have analyzed the genetics of the Canaanites and its relationship to modern populations such as Jews, Palestinians and Bedouins

The DNA analysis showed that the Canaanites were created from the mixing of populations that migrated to the southern Levant mainly from the Caucasus region (or western Iran) with ancient local populations that stayed there, a process that lasted at least 1,000 years
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Meta IBM, Intel, the Hebrew University and CERN are among the dozens of entities that joined to create an alliance for safe artificial intelligence

Meta IBM, Intel, the Hebrew University and CERN are among the dozens of entities that joined to create an alliance for safe artificial intelligence
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The symbiosis between man and computer

The interaction between man and computer grew out of the activities of hackers in the 50s and the books and films that influenced them