 Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetesPregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds. The resurrection of the Blood Libel - by pseudo-scholarsThe medieval blood libel still appears as part of Arab world’s vilification of Jews—and is now transmogrified, masquerading as scholarship, into slander against Israel, the Jew of nations. Has to be read to be believed. The scientists that turned a cow into a zebraScientists discover the real reason for the fashionable selection of zebra stripes. Test run for world's first non-stop flight from NY to Australia'Flying non-stop from the east coast of Australia to London and New York is truly the final frontier in aviation,' Qantas CEO says. Red Sea countries to launch coral reef joint research centerRed Sea Transnational Research Center will include partners from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Eritrea, Sudan, Yemen, Israel, and Djibouti. Israeli study: Facebook can cause depressionFacebook lowers self-esteem, new study finds, such that 15 minutes of surfing is enough to increase chances of depression. People with ADHD eat less healthilyPeople with ADHD tend to eat 'whatever they see around,' new study says. New study proves intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant womenBar-Ilan researchers discover that bacteria 'sense' pregnancy and the need to assist babies in breaking down the sugar in mother's milk. Israeli scientists successfully print human heartScientists at Tel Aviv University unveil 'first' 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels. Can we rely on the polls?Dr. Ido Liberman explains why the pre-election polls and exit polls were right - and wrong - about the results. These ADHD medications may predict future antidepressant useChildhood methylphenidate treatment predicts antidepressant use during adolescence, study shows. Researchers identify the beneficial role of sleepSleep increases chromosome dynamics that clear out DNA damage accumulated during waking hours. Research puts obesity and fatty liver disease treatment in reachHebrew University Professor Amiram Goldblum’s team discovers 27 new molecules with significant therapeutic potential. New study shows religious upbringing linked to happinessNew study shows religious upbringing raises life satisfaction, lowers risk of substance abuse and STDs. This is the most germ-filled surface in an airportNew research reveals the most germ-infested area of an airport - and it isn't the bathroom. Soldiers visit doctors twice as often as everyone elseNew study finds soldiers go to the doctor twice as much as civilians of the same age. Maternal depression may alter children's immune responsesIsraeli study shows maternal depression may have a long-term impact on children's psychological and immune health. Meet the head of London's pro-Israel Center for Policy ResearchDr. Herbert London on Israel's challenges, how Jewish students can fight back, Muslim women's rights and BDS goals. Need help with your math homework? Ask the wormsNew Hebrew University research reveals complex math calculations worms perform to search for food. Netherlands: Eleven babies die in failed trialDutch hospital quits clinical trial after babies whose mothers took generic Viagra died. Cells that speed up organ growth speed up agingZoo analysis shows pancreatic cell size linked to mammalian lifespan. 'There's no intelligence organization in the world like you'Chief of Staff participates in Military Intelligence conference, praises activity and nature of unique work among world intelligence bodies. Study: Haredim more likely to be near-sightedPublic health expert says health, education systems need to work together to prevent nearsightedness in children at risk. Report: 59% of Israeli children are exposed to secondhand smokeNew study shows Israeli children are exposed to more cigarette smoke than their counterparts in England, Germany, and Canada. How body temperature influences SIDSNew link between sleep arousals and body temperature may also be connected to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). New study aims to be a model for genetic testingA new study for cancer risk in Ashkenazic Jews aims to create a new model for genetic testing. Does your bottled water contain microplastics?Tests on more than 250 bottles from 11 leading brands worldwide reveal widespread contamination from plastic debris. Have Israeli researchers discovered Israel's new cash crop?Israeli researchers cultivate desert truffles worth more than uranium. Will this Druze-Israeli cure chemotherapy-induced infertility?Curing infertility after chemotherapy: This Druze-Israeli scientist may have the key. New glasses may prevent vision loss in diabeticsRambam physician discovers new cause of vision loss in diabetics, creates new glasses to prevent impaired vision. US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 millionStudy on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies. New study links eczema with ADHDNews Israeli research shows children who suffer 'skin asthma' more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. People with disabilities more likely to be arrestedNew study suggests those with disabilities - including non-physical issues - face discrimination every day. Baby bats learn language from peers: studyYoung bats adopt peers' dialect instead of their mothers, after being exposed to both. Israeli researchers discover Alzheimer’s triggerResearchers at Be'er Sheva's Ben-Gurion University discover protein which may be key to preventing Alzheimer's. Israeli researchers target, shrink metastasized growthsBar Ilan researchers discover enzyme supporting metastatic cells, develop compound to eliminate them. Israel to compensate nuclear scientists suffering from cancerIsrael agrees to compensate Nuclear Research Center workers, Center denies responsibility for illness. Epic quest to document 'miracle' of Hebrew languageResearchers track 50,000 ancient Hebrew words and phrases from Dead Sea Scrolls and ancient texts, begin writing definitions. Study: Most people assume serial murderers are atheistsAcross the world, atheists are assumed to be more immoral than religious people - even if the person judging is an atheist himself. Why you should fear skin cancer – and how to avoid itAs skin cancer rates skyrocket, Israeli and American researchers team up to find a cure. Will immunotherapy be it? Israeli researchers identify cause of rare disorderTeam of Israeli, US, researchers successfully identifies a single gene which causes a rare and severe neurological disorder. Study: Number of blind people globally to triple by 2050More patients are vision-impaired than ever before; new study suggests how countries can lessen the health burden and improve lives. Blue light from screens harms sleep - but red light doesn'tNew study shows that screens before bed aren't the problem - the blue light they emit is. What can we do to lessen the screens' effects? Study: Religious people more tolerant than atheistsAtheists and agnostics believe themselves to be more tolerant and open-minded than religious people - but in fact are less so. Study reveals elevated cancer risk in Holocaust survivorsLongitudinal study shows Holocaust survivors born in occupied countries have highest risk, those denied compensation from gov't have lowest. 'Improving wheat yield and quality essential for food supply'Wild wheat genome sequencing provides ‘time tunnel’ capable of boosting future food production and safety. New research shows olive oil may help prevent Alzheimer'sStudy shows mice who receive extra-virgin olive oil do better on tests, have better memory, and have better-preserved neurons. Government halts research on Haifa pollutionHealth, Environment ministries say research investigating connection between Haifa pollution and higher morbidity needs to be redone. Study shows marriage improves survival ratesBritish study finds married people more likely to live even if they suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Israel and Québec cooperate on technology, research, innovationQuébec, Israel launch 5-year, $12 million, collaboration program. Getting rid of old cellsUnderstanding why cells refuse to die may lead to treatments for age-related disease. Israeli researchers: Smiling makes you look older, not youngerIn joint Israel-Canada study, researchers find people judge smiling people as older, but remember them later as being younger. New butterfly species discovered on Mount HermonFor the first time in 109 years, researcher discover a new species of butterfly in Israel. New survey shows high rates of iodine deficiency in IsraelNew national survey shows 62% of school-age children and 85% of pregnant women have low iodine intakes. Israel launches two nano-satellitesIndian launcher sends record 102 satellites into space, two Israeli nano-satellites to help medical and environmental research. Study shows BMI in adolescence influences cognitive functionNew study shows higher BMI in adolescence impairs cognitive functioning in midlife. Mice need friends too, study findsNew research on mice from the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot indicates that stressful situations affect social relationships |
