Genetics
Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows
The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.
Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam
Understanding genetic testing and its importance to the Jewish community
One woman's fight for genetic testing led to an Israeli national policy shift - opinion
Research reveals: This is the most important trait in choosing the father of your children
People pick partners for looks and personality, yet overlook body odor – a trait studies show may influence the immune strength of future children and reveal far more than we realize.
Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study
Research by Weizmann scientists finds genetics may explain 50% of human lifespan, over twice previous estimates, opening doors to therapies targeting aging itself.
Oldest trace of Syphilis-linked DNA from 5,500-year-old bone shows disease came from Americas
Ancient DNA from a 5,500-year-old skeleton in Colombia reveals the oldest genome of "Treponema pallidum" yet, sharpening evidence that treponemal diseases predate European contact.
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic stem cells develop into brain cells.
Israeli scientists crack the code on breast cancer cells' survival in brain
The discovery could pave the way for new treatments, improved risk prediction, and earlier intervention for brain metastases.
New genetic study pushes Australian settlement back 60,000 years, supporting ‘long chronology’
“This helps refine our understanding of human origins, maritime mobility, and early seafaring narratives,” one of the study’s authors said
Israeli-American collaboration aims to crack hidden code of human genome through AI
"AI has the power to unlock the secrets of the human genome and transform health care for billions of people worldwide,” said NVIDIA.
Scientists discover RNA molecules from a mammoth that went extinct 40,000 years ago
The never-before-seen biological snapshot provides insight into the young mammoth's final moments, expanding our knowledge of creatures that went extinct tens of thousands of years ago.
Health Ministry confirms BRCA test fault isolated to two cases, nationwide review clear
The Health Ministry has concluded its investigation into faulty cancer tests, confirming that only two women were affected by erroneous results.
TAU researchers develop groundbreaking gene therapy to treat hearing, balance disabilities
“These findings highlight the potential of self-complementary AAVs to reduce dose requirements, minimize toxicity, and broaden clinical use of inner-ear therapies," said the head researcher.
