research

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.

Research: Coarse sea spray keeps lighting strikes away

Hebrew U. researchers discover why there’s less lightning in storms over oceans than on land.

Can a new molecule prevent age-related diseases?

Scientists hope a new drug will lead to the treatment or prevention of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Human health:

Israeli tech leader collaborating to solve urgent problems

Technion Human Health Initiative brings together scientists from different fields to solve human health problems in novel ways.

New testing may allow early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease

Diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's Disease now possible with new method developed at Hebrew University.

Wearable telehealth device offers early warning of deterioration

New Sheba Medical Center study shows wearable telehealth device can detect patient deterioration 38 hours before clinical deterioration.

Giving away money linked to lower cognitive performance

New study shows those who gave away more money scored lower on cognitive tests sensitive to Alzheimer’s disease than those who gave less.

Study: Doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during night shifts

Researchers attribute discrepancy in pain med prescriptions at emergency rooms in US and Israel to reduced empathy.

Israeli Univ. discovers cells that keep fungal infections at bay

Without cells that spur on the specialized antifungal units, the fight against a common infection is a lost cause.

Israeli institution sues fundraising arm in NY court

Israeli academy of sciences sues US fundraising arm for withholding donations.

Cure for COVID?

Who's blocking research into fish liver oil?

Lab findings showed oil destroyed 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 in 10 minutes, but funding for human trials was withdrawn without explanation.

Study: Most long-COVID sufferers still suffering 1.5 years later

New study shows 65% of those who suffered three or more long-COVID symptoms are still suffering 1.5 years later.

Here's how first date can predict a long-term relationship

What turns a first date into the beginning of a long-term relationship? Researchers at Hebrew University have the answer.

This is how diverse microbial communities remain stable

New Bar-Ilan University study calculates connectivity level in ecosystems of bacterial communities, provides first evidence of old theory.

New data: Climate change might be more rapid than predicted

New study led reveals that storms in the Southern Hemisphere have reached intensity levels previously predicted to occur only in 2080.

Settled at birth: Blood vessels remember their origins

Blood vessels originating from lymphatic vessels were found to be tailored to specific functions.

New finding may aid treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Bar-Ilan University researchers discover the mechanism responsible for information transfer between different regions of the brain.

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.

Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response in under-5s

Third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine found to be effective and safe in children aged 6 months to five years.

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.

Seeing members of minority groups everywhere? It's an illusion

Hebrew U. team finds people overestimate the presence of minorities around them, impeding efforts to build a more inclusive society.

New study:

Obese respond poorly to COVID shots - unless naturally immune

Obese people with prior COVID infection had identical antibody response. Those without had response at least 3x weaker.

Study: Omicron has not eliminated Delta

The Omicron variant did not totally eliminate the Delta, and the Delta variant might return, Ben-Gurion University researchers warn.

Study:

Expert: Separate maladaptive daydreaming from ADHD

Maladaptive daydreaming may be a better diagnosis for some than ADHD, Ben-Gurion University study shows.

New study

Antibody levels insignificant for protection against COVID

Trial participants, all healthcare workers, with fewer titers didn't contract COVID while those with more did.

Mutations in noncoding DNA protect the brain from ALS

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers discover a new neuroprotective pathway. 'We've identified mutations that reduce inflammation.'