‘Plug and Play’: COVID-19 nasal spray’s nanotech could target cancer and other diseases

Israeli and Portuguese scientists unveiled a novel COVID-19 vaccine that is not only effective against all major variants but can be administered as a nasal spray and — unlike conventional vaccines — stored at room temperature. Read more

Study links brain stability to treatments for depression, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s

New scientific research on how the brain maintains stability amidst continuous environmental and physiological changes offers potential new approaches to treat disorders such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy, Israeli researchers said on Thursday. Read more

Breakthrough in the study of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) discovered a new factor in the pathology of Parkinson’s disease, which in the future may serve as a target for developing new treatments for this terrible ailment, affecting close to 10 million people worldwide. Read more

Israeli research: Smartwatches may prevent future pandemics

Physiological sensors in smartwatches can detect infectious diseases days before symptoms appear, potentially averting future pandemics, Israeli researchers said. Read more

Israeli researchers develop smart-tagging system to track drones in extreme conditions

Israeli researchers unveiled a smart-tagging system to track and identify aerial drones in challenging conditions, such as urban environments, low-flight altitudes and extreme weather. Read more

Israeli innovation in step length monitoring offers hope for patients with neurological disorders

In an advance for medical monitoring, Israeli researchers have developed an innovative method for more accurate and continuous tracking of step length as a marker for neurological diseases and age-related conditions. Read more

Israeli findings on a hidden brain hub open path for new ADHD treatment

Israeli researchers identified a specific brain region’s crucial function in controlling alertness levels in a study shedding light on the role of an enigmatic irregular sheet of neurons. Read more

Innovative ‘Metamaterial’ could revolutionize development of smart materials

A collaborative team of Israeli and American researchers have made a significant breakthrough in materials science by developing a mechanical metamaterial capable of remembering the order of actions performed on it. Read more

400,000-year-old tools reveal early human adaptation to changing prey

Tel Aviv University researchers have identified the earliest known instance of specialized stone tools designed for butchering fallow deer, dating back 400,000 years. Read more

Global coral reefs at risk as pathogen decimates red sea urchins

Israeli researchers have identified the pathogen responsible for a deadly epidemic that has been decimating sea urchin populations in the Red Sea. Read more

“Concern for the Future of Jewish Life in the West”

Tel Aviv University and the American Anti-Defamation League have published the Annual Report Antisemitism Worldwide for 2023. Read more

99 million-year-old amber yields fossil surprise

In a discovery akin to stepping back into the ancient world, Israeli scientists uncovered a new species of flea preserved in amber. Read more

What would an Israeli attack on Iran look like?

As the Middle East closely watches as Israel considers retaliating for Iran’s first direct attack against the Jewish state, one analyst told The Press Service of Israel that a limited response would be more effective over the longer term. Read more

Cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast cancer patients

In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilising already-existing medications that offer hope for improved survival rates. Read more

Biological pathway between heart disease and cancer

Israeli researchers have discovered a direct biological pathway linking heart disease to an increased risk of cancer, offering a promising avenue for reducing cancer risk among heart disease patients. Read more

Researchers warn fish fleeing climate change face declining numbers

An extensive international study has revealed a concerning trend: species of fish fleeing toward the poles to avoid rising sea temperatures are experiencing a marked decline in abundance. Read more

34% reservists at Tel Aviv University are women

New data from Tel-Aviv University reveal a major change in women’s contribution to the war effort compared to the past. Read more

Tel Aviv University surprises in global entrepreneurship rankings

Tel Aviv University has emerged as the top-ranked institution for nurturing entrepreneurs outside the United States, according to a groundbreaking Stanford University study released on Wednesday. Read more

Israeli computational model predicts breast cancer risks

Tel Aviv University researchers have announced the development of a computational model to predict increased genetic risk for breast cancer. Read more

Israeli targeted procedure destroys bone marrow cancer cells

In a groundbreaking development in the fight against myeloma, Israeli researchers developed a targeted procedure to effectively destroy cancer within bone marrow. Read more

Prehistoric humans in Hula Valley travelled long distances for high-quality flint

Israeli researchers have discovered that early humans living in the Hula Valley travelled long distances for high-quality flint, challenging previously-held assumptions about prehistoric man. Read more

Israeli researchers induce cancer cells to ‘commit suicide’

ÎIn a development that could revolutionise cancer treatment, Israeli researchers induced cancer cells to “commit suicide” for the first time. Read more

Israeli researchers develop revolutionary cell-sized robot

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a hybrid micro-robot, the size of a single biological cell that is 10 microns in size. Read more

Brain activity can predict political orientation, Israeli researchers find

Political orientation between right and left can be predicted by differences in brain activity, Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered. Read more

Israeli robot learning to smell

An Israeli technological breakthrough is enabling researchers to teach robots to detect and identify odours. Read more

Israeli study confirms safety of COVID vaccines

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tel Aviv University equipped a group of Israelis with smartwatches and monitored their physiological parameters, such as heart and pulse rates and sleep patterns, to evaluate the safety of COVID vaccines. Read more

Tel Aviv University study reveals 100,000 new viruses

A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study has discovered about 100,000 new types of previously unknown viruses – a ninefold increase in the number of RNA viruses known to science until now. Read more

Sir Frank Lowy donates US$18-Million to Tel Aviv University’s International School

Sir Frank Lowy is donating US$18 million to Tel Aviv University (TAU) to expand the activities of its International School, which will be renamed ‘THE LOWY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dedicated to the Memory of Shirley Lowy’ (the School honours Shirley Lowy, the late wife of Sir Frank). Read more

Israeli-led study finds steep decline in sperm counts globally

An international study has found declining sperm counts among men around the world, reinforcing concerns of a looming fertility crisis. Read more

Tel Aviv University brain cancer breakthrough

Dramatic results in Israeli glioblastoma research show that eliminating the astrocytes, a major class of brain cells, surrounding the tumours or inhibiting their ability to supply energy to the glioblastoma cells resulted in cancer cell death and tumor regression within several days. Read more

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