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Hebrew University engineers enhanced cannabis with 20% more THC

Findings will Help Develop New Strains for Medical Cannabis Users and Increase Crop Yields

Response to a question from an Arab fellow student at Hebrew U.

Isn't it unfair to the Arab students to have Student Day take place on Jerusalem Liberation Day? A Jewish student responds.

First Israeli wins prestigious neuroscience prize

Hebrew University’s Haim Sompolinsky awarded prestigious Gruber Neuroscience Prize.

Hebrew U: Arab students suspended for spitting at Jews

2 students suspended after spitting at Jewish students demonstrating for more security on campus.

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Protesters at Hebrew University shout: No Zionists!

Student protest at Hebrew University included the waving of Palestinian Arab flags and shouts against the state of Israel.

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 links anticancer treatments to dental anomalies

Dental anomalies among childhood cancer survivors differ according to type of anticancer treatment received, HU researchers find.

Senior Moroccan academic delegation visits Hebrew University

Staff from Hebrew University, Morocco's Polytechnic University, meet, discuss medical training and future collaboration.

Coming soon to drones & phones: Lenses thin as 1/1000 of a hair

Hebrew U. develops method to evaluate emerging flat lens technologies.

Hebrew U. launches Israel's 1st Space Medicine research course.

Hebrew University is launching Israel’s first university course for space medicine focused on drug development research in orbit.

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Students fume after clinic pens anti-Israel report to UN

'Inconceivable that university-run clinic is delegitimizing the State of Israel, harming its ability to combat terrorism,' students say.

Extending fertility and reversing aging in human egg cells

'Within a decade, we hope to increase fertility among older women using anti-viral drugs,' Hebrew University’s Dr. Michael Klutstein says.

Hebrew U offers emergency aid to Ukrainian students, professors

In show of solidarity with Ukraine, Hebrew University offers teaching posts, stipends, and free housing to Ukrainian academics, students.

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Hebrew U. team finds how plants make aerial roots

Hebrew University researchers identify gene which causes roots to grow in the air, providing key for preventing soil disease in some grafts.

New survey probes German, Israeli perceptions of each other

Orthodox Jewish Israelis far less likely to view Germany positively, compared to their secular counterparts, new study finds.

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Siblings of kids with disabilities may be more empathic

New study suggests children who have siblings with disabilities may be better able to understand others' thoughts and feelings.

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Stressed COVID frontline workers face mental health issues

Stress and smoking rates up among all hospital workers, new Hebrew University study finds.

Researchers: Israel may see up to 2 million COVID-19 infections

Hebrew University researchers predict Omicron wave will peak in two weeks, with up to 2 million active cases.

Promising Hebrew U researchers awarded prestigious ERC grants

Drs. Yonit Hochberg and Mor Nitzan Among 43% of ERC grants awarded to women, highest rate ever.

5th Wave in Israel

Over 100 COVID-19 patients in serious condition

Number of new cases expected to reach over 20,000 this week, researchers say.

New liquid biopsy detects local immune activity

Blood test developed at Hebrew U. detects immune, inflammatory activity in tissues, removing need for painful biopsies & expensive imaging.

Israeli researchers reach breakthrough in quantum encryption

Keeping data secure on the internet: Working with German researchers, team at Hebrew University makes breakthrough in quantum encryption.

Designer Babies: Selecting embryos with reduced risk of illness

Parents can now select embryos with reduced risk for cancer and mental illness. But does it work?

Elucidating the brain's white matter

Novel method developed at Hebrew University reveals details of nerve connections in the brain.

Study of 'lazy eye' reveals public health's blind spots

Immigrants and haredi men are at greatest risk of suffering untreated lazy eye, study shows.

Hebrew U Researchers: 'Neurons are much smarter than we thought'

New research using artificial models of brain-like networks suggest neurons are more powerful than previously believed.

First day of school jitters? Kids aren't the only ones

From Sweden to Singapore, stock market trading volumes tumble when working moms take time off to accompany junior on first day of school.

Israeli researchers: Astounding results from new COVID treatment

Hebrew University team say new treatment could be key to saving COVID patients. 'All patients were discharged in under a week.'

New academic era: Israeli, Moroccan, universities sign agreement

Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University sign historic agreement.

Experts warn of 1,000 new COVID deaths by end of September

Hebrew University experts who advise the cabinet, correctly predicted 4th wave warn that severe cases are high among the unvaccinated.

Metal pollution: If it's in the air, it'll end up in our bones

Lead found in 12,000-year-old skeletons reflects increasing rates of lead production, toxic exposure, Hebrew University study finds.

Hebrew U ranks 90th among world's top 100 universities

Hebrew University of Jerusalem ranks 90th in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities evaluation of higher education institutions.

Spread of Delta variant is 'unstoppable' says Hebrew U professor

Prof. Gazit blames airport arrivals for new wave, says regulations & vaccines aren't helping enough.

'Vaccine less effective against Delta variant'

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine seems to be 60-80% effective at preventing infection by Delta variant, Hebrew University's Prof. Nadav Katz says.

Hebrew U prof. accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing and murder

Israeli Arab academic from Hebrew University slanders Israel at University of California event. 'Israel always kills Palestinian civilians.'

Amazon to open data centers in Israel

Move comes only months after announcement of first ever quantum computing collaboration between Amazon and Israeli university.

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Archaeologists unveil ancient seal impressions

Hebrew University archaeologists unveil 7,000 year old seal impressions used for commerce and protection of property.

Research: Optimism extends life expectancy

Always look on the bright side of life: Hebrew University research finds optimism extends life expectancy among seniors.

Hebrew U: Teaching assistant says 'amen' to 'death to Jews'

Students fume after Hebrew University rejects call to fire teaching assistant who called for death of Jews.

Protein simulation experiments unveil clues on Parkinson’s

New research by Hebrew University and Penn State College of Medicine may allow for development of drugs to treat Parkinson's disease.

Comprehensive study links coronavirus and stroke in young people

Large-scale study finds strong connection between coronavirus and strokes – particularly in younger patients.

Hebrew U. team unveils evidence of 2.6 million-year-old tools

Israeli researchers working at Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa uncover oldest evidence of cave inhabiting hominids ever.

Bad to the Bone: How junk food hurts kids' bones

Hebrew University reveals negative impact of junk food on kids’ skeletal development.

Amazon Hebrew U launch quantum computing research

Hebrew University says it is the first Israeli academic institution to partner with Amazon for quantum research.

Hebrew University, Amazon, establish research agreement

First agreement between Amazon Web Services and an Israeli academic institution to develop quantum technologies is underway.

Study: COVID vaccine protects pregnant mother and fetus

Hadassah Ein Kerem and Hebrew University study finds women, unborn children develop the same antibodies when the mother is vaccinated.

Hebrew U launches Master's program in 'Smart Cities'

Hebrew University launches an international Master’s program in “Smart Cities and Urban Informatics.”

Can understanding constipation help diagnose Parkinson's?

Hebrew University researchers unveil a chain of physiological events that may help provide new methods for disease diagnosis.

Bionic chips to replace animal testing?

Hebrew University researchers develop bionic chips to create cancer-fighting drugs without animal testing.

Hebrew U researchers find radio flares of black hole eating star

For first time, powerful radio flares detected months or years after a black hole destroys a star in unexpected discovery.

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'Health Ministry data were intended to cause fear'

Hebrew University Dept of Family Medicine Chairman Prof Amnon Lahad: 'I believe most of them died not from COVID-19, but with COVID-19.'

The hidden side of natural disasters

Hebrew University research discovers the effect of natural disasters on charitable and criminal activity.

An end to invasive biopsies?

Hebrew University researchers advance simple and inexpensive diagnostic blood test.

Does a worm hold the secret to reversing brain damage?

Hebrew University research successfully produces genetically-engineered synapsis, circumventing neural damage.

Hebrew U: Number of serious cases expected to peak this month

New research warns morbidity and mortality rates will continue to rise in coming days despite lockdown and vaccination campaign.

Blue and White minister to join Ya'alon's 'Telem' party

Two new faces have announced their intent to join Ya'alon's Telem party.

Israeli researches discover new bee species

New finding by Hebrew University researchers raises hope for bee habitat conservation amidst declining global bee populations.

Hebrew University experts: Drop in morbidity far off

Experts who advise Coronavirus Cabinet say haredi yeshivas, schools for children over 10 should not reopen after High Holidays.

Can DNA technology help detect cancer?

Hebrew University inches closer to harnessing DNA molecules for disease detection and electronics.

Hebrew U's manipulated symposium on antisemite Achille Mbembe

Mbembe has said the Holocaust and Apartheid differ only numerically, but Hebrew U chose to hide that and other antisemitic actions. Op-ed.