Scientific Research
Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration
The partnership will focus on electrophysiology, neuroimaging and training for early-career researchers, with joint summer schools planned in Germany and Israel.
SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive
Longevity: A mathematician’s perspective on society
New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC
Chicken feathers can be used to reduce hair loss and nausea from chemotherapy - study
The team members said their development will make it possible, for the first time, for faulty enzymes to be replaced within the body.
Police and judges make more arrests and increase sentences in hotter weather - study
Police made fewer arrests per reported crime on the hottest days in the sample, and these arrests were more likely to be dismissed in court.
A young whale's hazardous journey through the Mediterranean raises environmental concerns
Threats in the Mediterranean include ship strikes, interactions with fisheries, underwater noise from seismic surveys or military operations, and ingestion of marine debris.
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon: Influencing the fate of millions with muscular dystrophy
JCT’s Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon shares his experience on Israel’s pharmaceutical committee.
Hebrew University decodes mRNA’s role in embryo formation using zebrafish - study
Senior author Rabani commented, “Our work opens up new avenues for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cell fate determination during embryonic development.”
Beersheba team creates treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread in the body
The developed technology was recently licensed to a biomedical company (Vaxil Biotherapeutics) for further clinical development.
Easter Island inhabitants had contact with South America over a thousand years ago, study finds
A new study published earlier this week identified breadfruit and other South American crops introduced to an early settlement on Easter Island.
Study finds that your pet pooch can help relieve stress and improve concentration
EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog.
Men get it too: Breakthrough in diagnosing and treating male breast cancer
While detecting breast cancer in women is routinely covered, a breakthrough in research has deciphered the male breast cancer genome, possibly leading to faster diagnosis and treatment for men.
Why do humans procrastinate - and how can we stop?
Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation or emotional energy for effective self-control was linked to students procrastinating.
