Tel Aviv University

Israeli institutions suffering due to Roman Abramovich sanctions

Tel Aviv University president privately defended lobbying for oligarch donor Roman Abramovich.

Israeli study:

Olive trees first domesticated 7,000 years ago

'This is the earliest evidence for cultivation of a fruit tree,' researchers from Tel Aviv University & the Hebrew University say.

Experimental drug may be able to treat range of rare syndromes

Researchers discover mechanism shared by mutations in different genes associated with autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions.

EU parliament president: Where there is dialogue, there is hope

In first stop on Israel visit, Roberta Metsola pledges to work toward bolstered Israel-EU ties.

Arab students arrested for assaulting Jews at Tel Aviv U

Arab students arrested for assaulting Jewish counter-demonstrators at 'Nakba Day' rally.

New study issues a warning to women over 50

Women over 50 who snore face an elevated risk of sleep apnea, about 15% of older women are at significant risk of developing sleep apnea.

Israeli researchers tout 'healthy weapon' against COVID

Peas and Pumpkins to battle coronavirus? Team at Tel Aviv University say supplements based on fruits, vegetables can protect against COVID.

New discovery:

The nanodrug that attacks the cancer twice

Researchers from Tel Aviv University prove that a drug delivery system based on lipid nanoparticles can utilize RNA to overcome cancer.

Study:

1/4 of children with minor head injury suffer long-term effects

Over a quarter of children discharged from emergency room after mild head injury suffer chronic post-concussion symptoms, study shows.

Tel Aviv University:

Using artificial intelligence to assess studies on consciousness

Israeli neuroscientists reexamine hundreds of contradictory experiments on the connection between neural activity and consciousness.

New study:

'Investors may replace charities with social funds'

First-of-its-kind study shows most social investment fund investors didn't contribute to charities, but those who did reduced contributions.

New Tel Aviv University Study:

What was recycling like 500,000 years ago?

First-of-its-kind study at Tel Aviv University finds that prehistoric collectors recycled stone tools to preserve ancestors' memory.

Tel Aviv University to assist Ukrainian students & researchers

Tel Aviv University offers scholarships for tuition, living expenses, to students and researchers from Ukraine universities.

Global breakthrough in treating post-traumatic stress disorder

For the first time: Researchers identify brain wounds in IDF veterans with PTSD, relieve their symptoms using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Tel Aviv University:

This breakthrough may enable people with paralysis to walk again

In world first, Tel Aviv University researchers engineer human spinal cord implants for treating paralysis.

Spatial planning 170,000 years ago:

Early humans placed cave's hearth to minimize smoke exposure

Findings indicate early humans knew about spatial planning, placed hearth to obtain maximum benefit with a minimum of unhealthy smoke.

Study: Ketogenic diet may reduce traumatic brain injury damage

The diet improves spatial, visual memory, lowers indices of brain inflammation, and slows rate of cellular aging.

Start Up Nation in ancient Canaan

Thanks to advanced management skills, the Arava became the copper power of the ancient world.

Study:

Jerusalem elite suffered from disease in First Temple era

2,700-year-old remains of intestinal parasite eggs discovered beneath toilet in luxury estate at Armon Hanatziv Promenade in Jerusalem.

Israeli study finds cannabis oil effective in treating autism

Researchers at Tel Aviv University say cannabis oil offers surprising results in experiments aimed at treating autism.

Study: Too much smartphone use by parents bad for toddlers

Tel Aviv University researchers find moms devote only 25% of their attention to toddlers while browsing the Internet on the phone.

Saving lives with artificial intelligence

New technology developed at Tel Aviv University uses artificial intelligence to help doctors identify high-risk patients.

Experts formulate int'l ethical code for ancient DNA research

As the field of ancient DNA research expands, experts formulate international ethical code to guide researchers in their work.

Israeli tech aims to identify lying by monitoring face muscles

Researchers at Tel Aviv University say they caught 'liars' at an unprecedented accuracy of 73% by measuring the movements of facial muscles.

TAU researchers identify blood vessel-damaging COVID proteins

Tel Aviv University find 5 proteins which cause vascular damage in COVID-19 virus, leading to hope for better treatments.

Israeli study: Light pollution threatens survival of crickets

Artificial light at night makes male crickets chirp during the daytime, disrupting reproduction, Tel Aviv University researchers discover.

Tel Aviv University suspends professor over anti-haredi rant

'Haredi lawmakers aren't even on the level of an octopus,' says Tel Aviv University lecturer. 'Likud MK Miri Regev is an animal.'

Watch: Has Israel discovered a cure for cancer?

Israeli scientists believe they have come up with a unique solution that may prove highly-effective in treating the malignant disease.

Holocaust survivor who became Australia's richest woman dies

Jewish philanthropist Millie Phillips donated to many causes, including giving $15 million to Tel Aviv University in 2015.

400 NY Uni members sign letter urging boycott of Tel Aviv campus

Boycott letter originally denounced by NYU administration as at odds with the tenets of academic freedom now has over 400 signatures.

New study shows vaccine effective against South African variant

Study from TA University, Clalit Research Institute, shows Pfizer vaccine protects, but less, against South African coronavirus strain.

Research: Breastmilk antibodies effective against coronavirus

New research analyzes antibody levels and quality in newly-vaccinated nursing mothers, with important results.

Arab hackers breach Tel Aviv University's Facebook page

Arab hackers breach university's Facebook page, post images of PLO flags and anti-Israel slogans.

New study reveals soaring levels of anxiety linked to lockdown

Around 1 in 10 Israelis reported severe anxiety in pre-epidemic period, as compared to almost 1 in 3 now.

Fruits of peace: Scholastic collaboration with Abu Dhabi

First signs of success in Emirates deal: TLV U conducted webinar with senior members of Abu Dhabi's TRENDS Institute.

Study: Israel doesn't have coronavirus herd immunity

Serological tests show low rate of immunity among Israeli population.

Did coronavirus lockdown fines change Israelis' behavior?

New survey examines how Israelis' behavior during coronavirus outbreak was influenced by government guidelines.

Competition won't exclude students of Ariel University

After threat of legal action, Tel Aviv University backtracks on anti-Ariel University stance.

Columbia and Tel Aviv U will offer a dual degree program

Students will spend their first 2 years at Tel Aviv University and their 3rd and 4th year attending Columbia’s School of General Studies.

Anti-Israel academics: 'Many anti-Semites support Zionism'

Israeli, Jewish academics call on French Parliament to reverse 'Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism' resolution.

Medical breakthrough of 3D-printed hearts at Tel Aviv University

Billionaire investor James Richman supports first medical breakthrough enabling 3D-printed hearts from Tel Aviv University.

Israeli scientists successfully print human heart

Scientists at Tel Aviv University unveil 'first' 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels.

In honor of Purim:

First 'Bes-Vessel' shard discovered in Jerusalem

Fragment of Persian-era clay jar depicting human face discovered in City of David refuse pit.

Tel Aviv, Northwestern Universities' joint nanoscience program

The partnership will include a student exchange program, post-doctoral scholarships and research grants.

Tev Aviv U: No Hatikva at graduation ceremony

Faculty of Humanities at TAU chooses to ban Israeli national anthem at graduation ceremony to avoid offending Arab students.

Student injured in Tel Aviv University lab explosion

Student hurt when chemicals explode while in his hands during experiment at university laboratory,

Tel Aviv, California universities cooperate on tech programs

Tel Aviv University scientists to collaborate with Stanford, UC Berkeley under $10 million grant.

Poll: Most Israelis support deportation of infiltrators

66% of public supports deporting illegal infiltrators to African countries with whom Israel reached an agreement, according to new poll.

'This is BDS from within'

Israeli academics blast plan 'annexing' Ariel University to Israel, claim it turns Israeli academia into part of the 'occupation.'

Arab students at Tel Aviv University call for new intifada

Students at Tel Aviv University and Be'er Sheva's Ben-Gurion University protest Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, call for intifada.

MK Manuel Trajtenberg resigns from the Knesset

Economist and Zionist Union MK Manuel Trajtenberg resigns from Knesset, will return to academia.

Tel Aviv U offers scholarship for internship at radical NGO

School-approved program offers academic credit and scholarships to interns at organization actively campaigning to topple the government.

Colorectal cancer risk may be related to weight in adolescence

Huge cohort study finds overweight, obese teens have 50% higher risk of colorectal cancers down the line.

'Israel is not occupying Judea and Samaria

Poll: 70% of Israelis don't view Israeli control of Judea and Samaria as 'occupation.'

'Barghouti's sweets' handed out at Nakba Day ceremony

Im Titzu holds demonstration against Nakba Day events in universities, hands out the sweets Marwan Barghouti cheated on hunger strike with.

Tel Aviv University among world’s top startup schools

New study ranks Tel Aviv University among the top schools producing billion-dollar startups.

Student protesters block Bennett speech

Student protesters interrupt speech by Education Minister at Tel Aviv University to demand return of Israeli held by Hamas.

TAU Scientists break ground in Alzheimer’s research

Tel Aviv University scientists have developed a new form of treatment which fixes the impaired gene that causes the Alzheimer's illness.

Israeli student's documentary to be entered in Oscar race

Tel Aviv University graduate's documentary will be automatically entered in the Academy Awards competition.

Auditor for the prosecution: Justice Minister picks David Rosen

Legal Forum for the Land of Israel: "The position of the Audit Commissioner needs...knowledge of how to act responsibly and without fear"