Finally explained by science: The biological reason for those squabbles over the air conditioning The researchers: “This phenomenon is not unique to humans. In many species of mammals and birds, the females prefer warm places whereas the males prefer cooler temperatures.” The researchers suggest that this is a built-in difference between the temperature sensory systems […]
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The immune system’s double agents Photo: Bone marrow pro-tumorigenic neutrophils (lower panel) promote the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) in the tumor. GFP (green) = tumor, vWF (marker for blood vessels). A new Tel Aviv University study examined for the first time the development of a glioblastoma cancerous tumor in animal models with a […]
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Seahorses are considered particularly poor swimmers. However, despite being relatively slow, they are adept at preying on small, quick-moving animals. In a new study conducted at Tel Aviv University, researchers have succeeded in characterizing the incredible preying capability of seahorses, discovering that they can move their head up at the incredible speed of 0.002 seconds. […]
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New research exposes the biological basis of empathy. An animal model study examined brain activity in people who need to help a friend in distress. The findings indicate that the brain activity that gives rise to one’s motivation to help only occurs when the “other” who is in distress is a member of one’s own […]
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Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Zimin Institute for Engineering Solutions Advancing Better Lives at Tel Aviv University have been able to predict both the type of cancer and patients’ survival probability based on silent mutations in cancer genomes – a proof of concept that may well save lives in the future. […]
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Burnt archaeological flints enable us to determine the strength of the Earth’s magnetic field during prehistoric periods. Information about the magnetic field in antiquity helps us understand the magnetic field today. Researchers: “the current weakening of the field is a reversible trend; Seven thousand six hundred years ago, the strength of the magnetic field was […]
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PRIESTLY BLESSING TO BE RECLAIMED FROM “VULCANS” On August 2, America’s first nationwide Jewish film festival has been announced. Streaming service JEWZY.TV – which launched to American audiences only a few months ago – has spotted a gap in the market for a coast-to-coast celebration of the silver screen with a Jewish twist. It is […]
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A new study reveals: overfishing and other human pressures are severely harming many marine protected areas (MPAs) around the world The study points to a strong “edge effect” in MPAs, sharply reducing by 60% the fish population living up to 1 – 1.5 km within the MPA. This significantly diminishes the effectiveness of the MPA. […]
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Today, the building at Hashlosha Street 2 (Tel Aviv) was mined. According to the police department, unknown individuals have rung the police hotline at 13:00 informing that there is a planted bomb in the building which would explode in 30 minutes. Anonymous persons emphasized that the reasons for their actions are because of the activities […]
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A world first: Technology that restores the sense of touch in nerves damaged as a result of amputation or injury Researchers have developed a sensor that can be implanted anywhere in the body, for example under the tip of a severed finger; the sensor connects to another nerve that functions properly and restores tactile sensation […]
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