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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 and increase life expectancy?
Scientists hope a new drug will lead to the treatment or prevention of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Israeli tech leader launches new health collaboration to solve urgent real-world problems
Technion Human Health Initiative brings together scientists from different fields to solve human health problems in novel ways.
New method of 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 can provide early warning of deterioration
New Sheba Medical Center study shows wearable telehealth device can detect patient deterioration 38 hours before clinical deterioration.
Choosing to give 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.
New study: Doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during night shifts than during the day
Researchers attribute discrepancy in pain med prescriptions at emergency rooms in US and Israel to reduced empathy.
Israeli University 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Lab findings showed oil destroyed 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 in 10 minutes, but funding for human trials was withdrawn without explanation.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 reveals: 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 contribute to 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 children under 5
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 shows obese people have weak response 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.
Expert: Separate maladaptive daydreaming from ADHD
Maladaptive daydreaming may be a better diagnosis for some than ADHD, Ben-Gurion University study shows.
New study shows antibody levels not predictive of protection against COVID infection
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.'
COVID-19 booster essential, even among individuals previously infected
Joint Bar-Ilan University, Ziv Medical Center, study challenges assumption that two doses are sufficient for those with hybrid immunity.
Antibodies fight cancer, too
Natural antibodies found in tumors could point the way toward improved immunotherapy.
Study: Anti-psychotic medication causes memory impairment
Sophisticated study shows cognition improves over time regardless of treatment; only effect of medication was to impair memory function.
The school health service in Israel: Between privatization and nationalization
Israel's school health service is falling through the cracks, new study shows.
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. 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.
BGU: Forgotten species go extinct twice
Species go extinct twice: Once when the last individual stops breathing, and again when the collective memory about the species fades.
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.
Do silicone implants harm the nervous system?
Study compared 93 women with silicone implants to 36 women without, finds difference in levels and functioning of autoantibodies.
A matter of survival: How the immune system sets priorities
When a second infection follows on the heels of a first, the two arms of our immune system may clash.
Large study: COVID-19 significantly raises risk of cardiovascular problems
'Substantial' increase in risk of 20 heart issues one year after even mild COVID-19 infections.
New study suggests 50% of people have innate immunity to COVID
36 people had virus dripped into their noses. Only 18 became infected.
Researchers find anomalies in 30% of fetuses who later develop autism
A routine prenatal ultrasound can identify early signs of autism, Ben-Gurion University and Soroka Medical Center researchers find.
'Space Hummus' project to take off next week
First-of-its-kind experiment controlling Israeli chickpea growth in space may lead to Moon and Mars crop growth.
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