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New survey reveals:

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.

New TAU study:

Oct. 7 ground motions reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

'On the morning of October 7th, seismic stations located in southern Israel detected weak ground motions caused by the unusual movement of heavy vehicles within the Gaza Strip,' Tel Aviv University researchers explain.

Researchers identify mutation specific to Parkinson's patients

Breakthrough in the study of Parkinson's disease: Researchers at TAU discovered a potential new target for developing effective treatments for Parkinson's disease.

New study reveals:

Chance of using anti-anxiety medication rose 317% during war

The new study, based on 19 years of medical data, reveals a significant increase in the likelihood of purchasing short-term anti-anxiety medications during periods of heightened national security tensions in Israel.

New study reveals link between microbiome and aggression in mice

Bar-Ilan University Prof. Omry Koren: “Our findings suggest that a disrupted microbiome during critical developmental periods can lead to persistent aggressive behaviors later in life in mice."

New study: This is how antibiotics contribute to risk of IBD

Bar-Ilan University study reveals how antibiotics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease risk.

New Israeli treatment eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients

New treatment developed at the Davidoff Comprehensive Cancer Center eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients, reduces need for surgery.

Nanoparticles restore efficiency in immune cells killing cancer

Natural killer cells fight cancer but often dysfunction due to exhaustion. A promising technique developed at Bar-Ilan University is rejuvenating them.

Navigating the digestive Tract: secrets of nutrient absorption

A comprehensive gene expression atlas of the human small intestine uncovers the secrets of nutrient absorption and defense against infection.

Judean Desert:

3,800-year-old red textile dyed with Biblical scarlet discovered

Cloth fragment, earliest evidence of textile dyed with kermes, identified with the "scarlet worm" in the source texts, is discovered in Judean Desert Caves.

Groundbreaking:

Step length may be marker for neurological deterioration

'Step length is a sensitive and non-invasive measure of a wide range of problems associated with aging, cognitive decline, and many neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis,' Tel Aviv University researchers say.

Authors of vaping studies failed to declare ties to Juul

Following STAT report on researchers' undisclosed ties to Juul, journals issue corrections for four research articles on e-cigarettes, including one highly-cited.

Cancer research:

Existing drugs may hinder bone metastasis development

Over 75% of patients with metastatic breast cancer suffer from bone metastasis. 'By combining two existing drugs we were able to reduce bone metastasis in model animals and improve their survival,' researchers say.

A hundred million suns:

The most complete portrait of a supernova

Weizmann Institute scientists map out data from a once-in-a-lifetime explosion.

Study finds:

Older adults less impacted by war than younger counterparts

Despite dwindling resources, many older adult Israelis exhibited impressive resilience during the initial period of the Israel-Hamas war, Bar-Ilan University study finds.

New research:

Most younger Alzheimer patients are of Eastern origin

New Israeli research found that most patients in Israel under age 65, suffering from Alzheimer or other dementia diseases, are of Eastern origin. NIH awarded Beilinson NIS 53 million grant to expand research.

New approach offers hope for Alzheimer's patients

Nanoparticles activated by ultra-low-energy X-rays effectively halt the aggregation and toxicity of amyloid beta in preclinical models, new study shows.

Fungus vs. fungus:

New yeast might prevent deadly fungal infections

The novel yeast works by out-competing rivals, Weizmann Institute study suggests.

Study:

Presence of too many Bacteriodes linked to ASD

Bar-Ilan University study reveals microbiome changes linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Did the Nazis burn this yeshiva's library? Maybe not

The Lublin Yeshiva Library was thought to be destroyed by the Nazis. Then its books started turning up.

Missing link found:

Supernovae give rise to black holes or neutron stars

A supernova leaves behind a compact object in a binary system, researchers find.

Tears without fears:

Study finds sniffing women’s tears reduces aggression in men

Exposure to tears activates human smell receptors and alters aggression-related circuits in the brain.

Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk

New study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse; the findings may lead to a strategy for reversing this susceptibility.

Traces of trauma in the young brain – and how to erase them

Weizmann Institute researchers reveal how exposure to trauma in infancy alters the brain, prove early treatment is vital for rehabilitation.

New research reveals:

Earliest mass weapons production in Southern Levant

Recent research reveals: As far back as 7,200 years ago, there was large-scale systematic production of war weapons in the country.

Vive la différence:

Brain cells of men & women respond to chronic stress differently

New study in mice could pave the way to personalized therapy for depression, anxiety and other stress-related disorders.

Inflammation and nephrotoxicity: ARA 290 research

Scientists hypothesize ARA 290 may reduce cisplatin-induced renal inflammation.

Making salty water sweet:

New breakthrough boosts crop growth

Ariel University designs new desalination method to leave critical nutrients in the water, aiding agriculture.

Research Implications Of GHK Peptide

Studies suggest these short-chain amino acids may act similar to how insulin helps muscles and other tissues absorb blood sugar.

Study:

70% of youth would quit vaping under ban on non-tobacco flavors

'Non-tobacco flavors may be important for young people's interest in and continued use of e-cigarettes,' researcher says.

U of Haifa gets grant to track shark movements in Mediterranean

Working with Turkish scientists, U of Haifa scientist will oversee 'shark tagging school' deploying tags to monitor shark distribution.

Study reveals: A new milestone for flexible magnetic sensors

New opportunities follow giant leap of more than an order of magnitude improvement in the sensitivity of flexible magneto-resistive sensors.

New research shows AI can help patients with Crohn's Disease

Algorithm analyzing complete capsule endoscopy (CE) videos at initial diagnosis achieved 81% accuracy.

Landmark study reveals:

Real-world impact of antisemitism and anti-Zionism on Twitter

'The Polarization Pendulum' report demonstrates shifting popularity of antisemitic and anti-Zionist tropes in response to real-world events.

New study offers insights into the gut-brain axis in autism

'Correlation between microbiome alterations & immune system markers provides valuable insights,' Bar-Ilan U. Prof. Evan Elliott says.

New research highlights best time for post-COVID lung transplant

Sheba Medical Center publishes new research highlighting optimal timing of lung transplantation for severe COVID-19 ARDS patients.

1 year after COVID infection:

Arabs and Druze report greater drop in quality of life than Jews

Bar-Ilan University study reveals disparity in quality of life among COVID-19 survivors from different ethnic groups.

Bar-Ilan University study:

Cognitive flexibility moderates teacher stress

The ability to tailor perceptions, beliefs and behavior to reality protects teachers from post-traumatic symptoms, study finds.

U of Haifa launches platform for sharing stories of chronic pain

'Their heartfelt stories may change our understanding of chronic pain,' Dr. Pavel Goldstein says of those suffering from the condition.

Will you be adopting a pet jackal soon?

An Israeli discovery, the first of its kind in the world: Is proximity to humans leading to jackal domestication?

Plant research reaches a new high

Weizmann scientists reveal the step-by-step production of cannabinoids in a South African plant.

The nano-magnets that will restore damaged nerve cells

Bar-Ilan University researchers bioengineer 3D neural networks using magnetic manipulations.

New research:

Family income during childhood associated with achievement

New research 'may help explain the wide gaps in academic achievement among the socioeconomic groups in Israel,' researchers claim.

Breakthrough in antibiotic safety thanks to bionic technology

Breakthrough in antibiotic safety: Bionic technology blends sensors and human tissue to create smart 'kidney-chip.'

New study reports effectiveness of fourth COVID vaccine dose

Research published in New England Journal of Medicine demonstrates significant increase in protection from 3rd & 4th doses of COVID vaccine.

New technology offers minimally-invasive heart valve solution

Innovative Israeli technology to repair leaks in heart valves using catheterization.

Breakthrough study:

Radiation therapy effective for cancer patients' pain management

Novel treatment reduces debilitating pain symptoms in 53 percent of patients.

Study:

Bilinguals show more robust brain capability than monolinguals

Two recent studies by University of Haifa show bilinguals are more cognitively agile than their monolingual counterparts.

Human tumors are prized real estate for fungi, study finds

The findings demonstrate that fungi are living in tumors and may facilitate cancer detection, diagnosis, and perhaps even treatment.

Why have so few children received the COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID vaccines have been offered to five-to 11-year-olds for nearly a year, so why are so few vaccinated?

New study reveals:

Which Israelis are most likely to work from home?

Working from home became more common as a result of the pandemic - but not every sector was equally affected.

Herzog:

'What these scholars have done will change our lives'

President Herzog hosts announcement of recipients of Israel Science Foundation’s Breakthrough Research Grants at the President’s Residence.

Cancer diagnosis from a milliliter of blood

If larger studies confirm the results of a Weizmann Institute innovation, diagnosing cancer may one day be as easy as taking blood.

Study:

Vaccines dramatically reduce the risk of long COVID

Bar-Ilan University prof.: 'Increasingly clear that vaccines protect against long-term, sometimes life-changing, effects of COVID-19.'

Neurons caught rapidly switching gears

A new study suggests that neurons are not programmed for a single task, but rather are highly dynamic and agile.

New biological sensor can detect hidden disease in potatoes

Hebrew U and Volcani Institute, team up to prevent looming global food crisis: New biological sensor detects hidden disease in potatoes.

New study shows:

COVID-19 raises risk of epilepsy in kids, even two years later

Study: 'Children at increased risk of intracranial haemorrhage, ischaemic stroke, psychotic disorders, seizures,' after COVID-19 infection.

Sweetness that comes at a cost

Sugar substitutes may affect human body in unanticipated ways

Controlled trial suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners affect the human gut microbes and may alter glucose metabolism.

Research:

Desert regions may predict climate change in wetter areas

Desert regions may be best predictors of climate change in wetter areas, Hebrew University study reveals.

Research: Online opinions clouded by day's weather

Hebrew U. research shows how a rainy day affects our reviews of a past stay in a hotel.