Massive longitudinal study examines effect of fluoridated water on individuals from infancy through old age, finds no relationship between fluoridated water and lower IQ or cognitive decline.
A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners - and what predicts the success of their offspring.
Bar-Ilan University happiness policy researcher Anat Fanti notes, 'Israel’s results reflect resilience, but not the psychological cost of war.'
Bar-Ilan University study uncovers the origin of sleep in jellyfish and sea anemones.
Ruderman Family Foundation survey finds deep concern over generational shifts, Gaza war perceptions, and weakening ties, alongside strong public mandate to invest in young Jewish engagement.
University of Haifa’s Dr. Derya Akkaynak calls the study 'a critical baseline' that will enable future research to better detect shifts associated with environmental stress.
Scientists develop new blood test to identify individuals at high risk of developing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, most common inherited heart disease. Lead researcher: 'We will be able to tailor life-saving treatment.'
University of Haifa analysis reveals a sharp rise in plastic accumulation originating from flash floods in Kidron Stream, increasing quantities of microplastic, and waste trapped in sinkholes in Dead Sea area.
New University of Haifa study reveals Natufian hunter-gatherers relied on waterfowl from coastal lakes and marshes at the end of the Ice Age.
Study finds alarming gaps in safety guardrails across popular open-source Large Language Models, new ADL research shows.
Groundbreaking study suggests that mutations driving evolution are informed by the genome, not random.
Carbon-14 dating unlocks ancient secret, indicates monumental Siloam Dam was built in 800 BCE to face a climate crisis.
'Peace be with the elders' found inscribed on colorful mosaic from the late fourth-early fifth centuries CE, offering rare evidence of an institution specifically for the elderly during the Byzantine period.
New research from University of Haifa reveals rabbinic familiarity with vine cultivation, integration of Jewish law into broader agricultural traditions of Roman-Byzantine world.
University of Haifa study examines degree of pluralism in artificial intelligence systems, finds that while they acknowledge the legitimacy of different positions, they do not always allow them to remain.
Sparked by mysterious symptoms in a young girl, the discovery reveals the power of global collaboration and digital-age data sharing for demystifying - and hopefully, treating - unexplained diseases.
New research from University of Haifa identifies the conditions conditions which allowed vineyards to flourish in the desert, and what caused the collapse of agriculture during drought years.
Scientists find high rates of multidrug-resistant bacteria in sea turtles, raising concerns about the ripple effects of human pollution on ocean health.
Study led by Imperial College London finds 10-day heatwave in Europe resulted in at least 2,300 deaths, with Milan and Paris among hardest-hit cities.
Balancing conviction and coursework: Why some students choose to buy essay
New findings by Bar-Ilan University researchers and collaborators pave the way for targeted interventions and educational programs to improve quality of life as life expectancy continues to rise.
Polish police murdered Jews during the Holocaust with gusto and even without Nazi orders, new book claims.
Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.
'On the morning of October 7th, seismic stations located in southern Israel detected weak ground motions caused by the unusual movement of heavy vehicles within the Gaza Strip,' Tel Aviv University researchers explain.
Breakthrough in the study of Parkinson's disease: Researchers at TAU discovered a potential new target for developing effective treatments for Parkinson's disease.
The new study, based on 19 years of medical data, reveals a significant increase in the likelihood of purchasing short-term anti-anxiety medications during periods of heightened national security tensions in Israel.
Bar-Ilan University Prof. Omry Koren: “Our findings suggest that a disrupted microbiome during critical developmental periods can lead to persistent aggressive behaviors later in life in mice."
Bar-Ilan University study reveals how antibiotics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease risk.
New treatment developed at the Davidoff Comprehensive Cancer Center eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients, reduces need for surgery.
Natural killer cells fight cancer but often dysfunction due to exhaustion. A promising technique developed at Bar-Ilan University is rejuvenating them.
A comprehensive gene expression atlas of the human small intestine uncovers the secrets of nutrient absorption and defense against infection.
Cloth fragment, earliest evidence of textile dyed with kermes, identified with the "scarlet worm" in the source texts, is discovered in Judean Desert Caves.
'Step length is a sensitive and non-invasive measure of a wide range of problems associated with aging, cognitive decline, and many neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis,' Tel Aviv University researchers say.
Following STAT report on researchers' undisclosed ties to Juul, journals issue corrections for four research articles on e-cigarettes, including one highly-cited.
Over 75% of patients with metastatic breast cancer suffer from bone metastasis. 'By combining two existing drugs we were able to reduce bone metastasis in model animals and improve their survival,' researchers say.
Weizmann Institute scientists map out data from a once-in-a-lifetime explosion.
Despite dwindling resources, many older adult Israelis exhibited impressive resilience during the initial period of the Israel-Hamas war, Bar-Ilan University study finds.
New Israeli research found that most patients in Israel under age 65, suffering from Alzheimer or other dementia diseases, are of Eastern origin. NIH awarded Beilinson NIS 53 million grant to expand research.
Nanoparticles activated by ultra-low-energy X-rays effectively halt the aggregation and toxicity of amyloid beta in preclinical models, new study shows.
The novel yeast works by out-competing rivals, Weizmann Institute study suggests.
Bar-Ilan University study reveals microbiome changes linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Lublin Yeshiva Library was thought to be destroyed by the Nazis. Then its books started turning up.
A supernova leaves behind a compact object in a binary system, researchers find.
Exposure to tears activates human smell receptors and alters aggression-related circuits in the brain.
New study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse; the findings may lead to a strategy for reversing this susceptibility.
Weizmann Institute researchers reveal how exposure to trauma in infancy alters the brain, prove early treatment is vital for rehabilitation.
Recent research reveals: As far back as 7,200 years ago, there was large-scale systematic production of war weapons in the country.
New study in mice could pave the way to personalized therapy for depression, anxiety and other stress-related disorders.
Scientists hypothesize ARA 290 may reduce cisplatin-induced renal inflammation.
Ariel University designs new desalination method to leave critical nutrients in the water, aiding agriculture.
Studies suggest these short-chain amino acids may act similar to how insulin helps muscles and other tissues absorb blood sugar.
'Non-tobacco flavors may be important for young people's interest in and continued use of e-cigarettes,' researcher says.
Working with Turkish scientists, U of Haifa scientist will oversee 'shark tagging school' deploying tags to monitor shark distribution.
New opportunities follow giant leap of more than an order of magnitude improvement in the sensitivity of flexible magneto-resistive sensors.
Algorithm analyzing complete capsule endoscopy (CE) videos at initial diagnosis achieved 81% accuracy.
'The Polarization Pendulum' report demonstrates shifting popularity of antisemitic and anti-Zionist tropes in response to real-world events.
'Correlation between microbiome alterations & immune system markers provides valuable insights,' Bar-Ilan U. Prof. Evan Elliott says.
Sheba Medical Center publishes new research highlighting optimal timing of lung transplantation for severe COVID-19 ARDS patients.
Bar-Ilan University study reveals disparity in quality of life among COVID-19 survivors from different ethnic groups.
The ability to tailor perceptions, beliefs and behavior to reality protects teachers from post-traumatic symptoms, study finds.
