Research

SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive

This comes just after SIL204 advanced into Phase 2/3 clinical evaluation at the end of July, beginning its first clinical trial at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Illustration of a pancreatic tumor surrounded by immune cells
 TOBACCO SMOKING and second- and third-hand smoking (exposure to other’s smoke or toxins on rugs, curtains, and furniture) accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries, with symptoms including coughing, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and tiredness.

Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no

WHILE YOUR calendar says you’re 75, 50, or 25, some of your cells may be biologically much older than others – and those ‘elderly’ cells may help explain why aging and age-related diseases develop.

Some parts of your body age faster than others, Israeli study finds

Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University ranked first in Israel in Taiwan ranking for research excellence


What does the frequency of your bowel movements say about your life expectancy?

A new study found that the ideal range for bowel movement frequency is once to twice a day; a persistent deviation from it was linked to an increased risk of hidden health problems.

A new study found that the ideal range for bowel movement frequency is once to twice a day

During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

An elderly couple

Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study

A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.

Israelis take cover around a small, overcrowded bomb shelter in a public park as sirens sound during Iranian missile attacks on April 6, 2026 in Hod Hasharon, central Israel.

Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic

Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.

An outlook for life.

Finland announces 100-year study to uncover why Finns are so happy

The study will track about 200,000 children born between 2026 and 2029, along with their families, throughout their lives.

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.

Were your ancestors Nazis? New research tool allows people to find out

Soon after the publication of the search engine, users took to social media to share their discoveries of Nazi ancestors.

A mass rally of Berliners took place in the Sportpalast, where Nazi Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda and Gauleiter of Berlin, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, with ruthless frankness, described the danger facing Europe, 1943.

Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image

Emojis showing negative emotions create a less professional perception, while positive ones may aid in specific cases

Group of people using and looking at mobile phone together.

Will the Israeli brain solve the energy crisis? New Israel–Japan tech collaboration

NetZero Ventures and NGLI are building a tech bridge to help Japanese corporations adopt Israeli energy and climate innovations, turning academic research into start-ups tailored to market needs.

From right to left – Shmuel Kedmi, CEO of NetZero Ventures, and Yoko Yamaguchi, Business Development Manager at NGLI.

Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute

Using an exact-sciences approach endorsed by a committee of 55 Nobel laureates, Am haZikaron can reveal the unique characteristics of one’s clan that have been preserved for centuries.

A SECTION of Jonathan Vidgop’s family tree on the walls of the Am haZikaron office in Tel Aviv.

Tiny DNA tweak flips biological sex, researchers report

A study reports that a single nucleotide variant in the genome can make an XY individual develop as female and an XX individual develop as male.

Laboratory mice.