Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope
The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.
Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds
Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple
How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist
Jerusalem Highlights: January 9-15
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic stem cells develop into brain cells.
Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system
The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.
Grapevine: Six Hebrew University scholarships
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Byzantine-era coins, ring discovered in Judean Desert point to Christian presence in region
The site is linked historically with Saint Sabbas, one of the founders of Judean Desert monasticism, whose legacy shaped monastic practices for centuries.
Hebrew University marks centennial with official new commemorative stamp
University officials said the centennial marks both a reflection on past achievements, including ten Nobel Prizes and two Turing Awards, and a framework for future growth.
Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes
Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.
Frontal-lecture courses don’t work for older adults, Israeli study finds
Seniors learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for children and younger adults – with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant.
Grapevine: Hidden Hanukkah ‘gelt’
The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine has announced the establishment of the Robert I. Schattner Center for Oral Health for People with Disabilities.
Israeli, US scientists uncover viral switch that could help defeat antibiotic resistance
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have revealed that bacteriophages use a small RNA molecule to hijack bacterial cells, a mechanism that had never been described before.
