Israeli science

War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

A study conducted by the Maccabident Research Institute found that ongoing national security tensions led to significant changes in the dental and skeletal development of children and teens.

MACCABIDENT’S DR. Doron Haim: Anxiety alters hormonal regulation, which can affect how and when teeth emerge.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. October 20, 2015.

Israeli gas sensor spots ‘mirror’ molecules, opening path to breath-based diagnostics

 The anti-aging technology of the SUPERB device is based on ultrasound rays

Research reveals key protein regulates molecule that slows aging, boosts healing - study

Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog, TAU President, Prof. Ariel Porat, Prof. Amal Jamal & Prof. Yair Bar-Haim

Tel Aviv University scientists discover key to protect nerves


Israeli scientists discover how to reverse cell aging

A team of scientists has found why elderly people are more susceptible to COVID-19 and are working to reverse the aging process of the body’s immune system

 Professor Doron Melamed (right) and Dr. Reem Dowery

Israeli scientists develop 'e-skin' that knows what movements you make

Researchers at the Technion have developed a highly stretchable electronic material and a wearable sensor capable of identifying precise bending and twisting motions.

 The new device

Shmuel Yitzhaki appointed Dir.-Gen of Institute of Biological Research

Yitzhaki has been serving as acting director-general since Shmuel Shapira stepped down in March.

Hadassah-University Medical Center's Prof. Yossi Karko (left) and Hannah Drori, chief of the hospital’s clinical research center, administer Brilife vaccine to a volunteer

Israeli team aims to treat neurological disorders with psychedelics

Israeli company Nextage Therapeutics has developed a technology that it believes could refine the use of psychedelic molecules to treat those suffering from depression and other neurological disorder

 psychedelic mushrooms (illustrative)

Israeli team aims to restore sense of touch to those with nerve damage

The device is made out of biocompatible materials that are safe for the human body and should be able to be implanted anywhere once clinical trials are complete.

Nerve pain illustration

New nanotechnology allows the human body to generate electric currents

The research into new nanotechnology could pave the way for external energy sources in medical devices to be replaced by green renewable energy, generated by the human body.

The batteries in medical devices such as pacemakers could soon be replaced by energy generated through the wearer's own body movements.

Medical cannabis may be effective for young epilepsy patients

Hebrew University team completed the first-ever meta-analysis of pediatric patients treated with medical cannabis

CBD oil is seen displayed at The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) trade show

Israeli researchers develop electronic nose to detect diseases, poisons

"It will be possible to disperse the gas sensors over a wide area in the city in order to warn of the presence of dangerous gases and air pollution," says Prof. Raz Yelink, who led the study.

A 3D rendering of BGU's newly developed 'electronic nose' in action.

Hebrew University researchers discover the taste of heavy water

While it is not radioactive, heavy water is highly coveted for its unique atomic structure and properties, which allow it to be used in the production of nuclear power and weapons.

A view of the water nuclear reactor at Arak, Iran December 23, 2019. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Haifa University professor shortens process to identify receptor function

A new computational method developed at Haifa University shortens the usually long process to identify receptors' functions.

University of Haifa.