Research

Can AI tell when patients don't need medical tests? Israeli study puts chatbots to the test

“One of the hardest parts of practicing medicine is knowing when to hold back,” explained Ariel. Patients find comfort in an extra test, but it can set off unnecessary worry and treatment.

An illustrative image of AI chatbots and medical assistants for digital health consultations and online medical support.
Josef & Bareket Buchmann at a concert of the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music Symphony Orchestra at the 2005 TAU Board of Governors

Josef Buchmann: A legacy that lives on

Len Blavatnik (second from right) on a visit to the TAU campus

The Len effect: Investing in Israel’s future

Stewart and Judith Colton on a recent visit to Tel Aviv University

Joining forces against autoimmune disease


Connecting discoveries to advance cancer research at TAU

Scientists across disciplines combine expertise and advanced technologies to uncover cancer’s vulnerabilities and explore new treatments

Professor of Cancer Genetics Uri Ben-David working with cancer cells in his lab

CAM study reveals extensive bot network amplifying anti-Israel, antisemitic content

The research forms part of CAM’s Bots Accountability Project, an initiative that documents and reports bots, fake profiles, and inauthentic accounts while tracking platform responses.

Cyber security and cybercrime alert

Simple treatment that eliminates tooth decay in young children

A large clinical trial examined a short, non-invasive treatment for tooth decay. The results point to an additional option for young children who struggle to undergo standard dental treatment.

The new method for treating tooth decay is effective for children who are afraid of invasive dental treatment.

Sea levels rising: The new threat that could displace sea turtles from Israel's beaches

A new study warns rising sea levels could shrink Israel's sea turtle nesting areas by 2100, erasing up to 96% of beach width between Tel Aviv Marina and Port.

Brown sea turtle returns to the sea.

Brain drain: Israel’s medical exodus grows as nearly 1,400 doctors leave inside three years

In 2023, 416 doctors left Israel for at least one year, compared with 530 in 2024 and a preliminary estimate of 419 in 2025.

Doctors at Shaare Zedek in Jerusalem; illustrative.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli scientists find carp can resist a deadly virus

For carp farmers around the world, the holiday favorite has a serious enemy: they are susceptible to several serious viral, parasitic, and bacterial diseases that can reduce their numbers.

Prof. Lior David holds a small fishbowl with carps.

Straight from the horse’s mouth: New Israeli AI helps horses tell us when they are in pain

The research found a solution to an enduring challenge in both veterinary and human medicine: how to identify pain and distress in individuals who cannot communicate what they are experiencing. 

A new AI framework, known as SHIC-XE, developed to detect signs of pain in horses

Many women suffer from arm pain after breast cancer surgery – and now a solution has been found

A new Israeli study found that most women who underwent surgery for breast cancer suffered from pain, restricted movement, or impaired function. The study's findings will help improve rehabilitation.

A patient after surgery. Sleep affects recovery.

The Race to Microseconds: Rethinking Observability in RDMA Systems

As RDMA brings computing into the microsecond era, smarter observability is needed to uncover hidden bottlenecks and keep ultra-low-latency systems reliable.

When every microsecond matters, visibility becomes performance.

When evidence expires: Building AI systems that can be audited

The senior AI engineer and researcher examines the career experiences that shaped his approach to document intelligence, computational efficiency and evidence-grounded AI.

Reliable AI is not just about generating the right answer - it is about proving why the evidence behind it can be trusted.