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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 if non-tobacco flavors were banned
'Non-tobacco flavors may be important for young people's interest in and continued use of e-cigarettes,' researcher says.
U of Haifa awarded 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.
Collaborative study reveals promising 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 transplants
Sheba Medical Center publishes new research highlighting optimal timing of lung transplantation for severe COVID-19 ARDS patients.
One year post COVID, 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 global collaborative 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 early childhood associated with academic 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 over six-month time frame
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 solution for heart patients
Innovative Israeli technology to repair leaks in heart valves using catheterization.
Breakthrough study: Radiation therapy effective for pain management in cancer patients
Novel treatment reduces debilitating pain symptoms in 53 percent of patients.
Study: Bilinguals demonstrate 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.
Putting liquid biopsies on solid ground: 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-term effects of COVID-19
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 children, even two years later
Study: 'Children at increased risk of intracranial haemorrhage, ischaemic stroke, psychotic disorders, seizures,' after COVID-19 infection.
Sugar substitutes may affect the 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 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.
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