Researchers from Tel Aviv University and UCLA found that rapid eye movements during REM sleep reflect brain activity patterns associated with new images. This study, published in Nature Communications, suggests that eye movements during REM sleep are responsible for resetting our dream 'snapshots'.
A new study published in Molecular Cell identifies the precise trigger that causes melanoma cancer cells to transform into invasive killer agents, pinpointing a key role for 'Notch signaling' in this process. Understanding this mechanism may lead to new prevention and treatment strategies.
A new study suggests a cutting-edge computer program capable of alleviating PTSD symptoms by reducing fluctuations in attention towards and away from perceived threats. The program, targeting basic cognitive processes, produced significant reductions in severe PTSD symptoms with a similar success rate as cognitive behavioral therapy.
A new study reveals that skipping breakfast triggers major blood sugar spikes and impairs insulin responses in type-2 diabetics throughout the day. The researchers found that fasting until noon causes extraordinary glucose peaks after lunch and dinner, highlighting the importance of not skipping meals for diabetics.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and international partners uncover proof of trial plant cultivation 11 millennia earlier than conventional ideas suggest. The study reveals early humans had gathered over 140 species of plants, including weeds mixed with edible cereals, indicating basic knowledge of agriculture and foresight.
A recent breakthrough by Tel Aviv University and Antwerp University researchers has identified the mutation of a neuroprotective protein as the probable cause of ADNP-related autism syndrome. This discovery provides new insights into the condition and offers potential avenues for diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving the lives ...
A new study found that the administration of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic component of cannabis, significantly enhances the healing process of bone fractures. The study, conducted on rats with mid-femoral fractures, showed that CBD markedly improves bone healing after just eight weeks.
A Tel Aviv University study found that hyperbaric oxygen treatment can drastically reduce or eliminate fibromyalgia symptoms, enabling patients to discontinue pain medication. The research also identified the primary factor causing fibromyalgia: brain mechanism for processing pain disruption.
A new study proposes a novel nanotechnology-based strategy to enhance water diffusion through sanitation filters using phonon oscillations, resulting in three times the efficiency of water transport. Crowdsourced computing played a crucial role in this project, with over 150,000 volunteers contributing their computing power.
A team of Tel Aviv University and Harvard Medical School researchers has devised a novel non-invasive technique harnessing pulsed electric fields to generate new skin tissue growth, producing scarless skin rejuvenation. This technology may serve as a novel non-invasive skin therapy for multiple degenerative skin diseases.
Scientists at Tel Aviv University have found that a tropical ascidian species can expel its digestive tract and rebuild it within 12 days. The study provides new insights into the organism's ability to eviscerate and regenerate its gut, shedding light on potential avenues for human soft-tissue regeneration research.
Researchers found charcoal and respiratory irritants in ancient teeth, indicating early humans suffered health effects from indoor air pollution. The discovery provides the first direct evidence of manmade pollution on Earth, dating back 400,000 years.
A team of astronomers has discovered a massive star cluster in the NGC 5253 dwarf galaxy, containing over 7,000 massive O-type stars. The cluster, dubbed Cloud D, is incredibly efficient at forming stars and creating dust, with a gas cloud rate that is ten times greater than in our own Milky Way.
Researchers introduce a two-pronged system to combat antibiotic resistance by eliminating genes that cause resistance and conferring protection against lethal phages. The system, based on bacterial viruses called phages, has the potential to turn the tide on untreatable infections.
A new technique developed by Prof. Abraham Katzir uses a fiber-optic laser to seamlessly bond corneal tissue without causing damage or leaving stitches, offering a major breakthrough in corneal transplant procedures. The system has shown promising results in clinical trials, with wounds treated successfully and minimal scar tissue.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method to preserve milk using short pulsed electric fields, which can kill bacteria and extend shelf life. The technology is energy-efficient and does not require constant electricity supply, making it suitable for use in developing countries.
Astronomers find water formation may have occurred less than a billion years after the Big Bang, when the universe was 5% of its current age. This discovery raises important questions about the habitability of the first planets and the origin of life.
A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers links competitive high-school sports to problem gambling, particularly among male and female students. The study found that youths involved in intense cardiovascular activity were more likely to engage in regulated lotteries and other forms of gambling.
Tel Aviv University researchers have engineered membranes that can crystallize at a specific time, revolutionizing drug delivery. The breakthrough enables the precise and effective release of drugs at targeted biological locations in the body.
Research by Tel Aviv University finds that social anxiety elevates the risk of bruxism, a condition causing tooth wear and fractures. The study also found moderate-to-severe dental wear in 42.1% of socially anxious individuals.
A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers found that an insulin-like hormone, IGF-1, increases lithium sensitivity in blood cells of patients who do not respond to traditional treatment. This breakthrough may pave the way for improving the efficacy of lithium in treating bipolar disorder.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute of Science have discovered a precise mechanism used by bacteria to defend themselves against invading viruses. The CRISPR-Cas system is adaptive, allowing bacteria to 'memorize' viral DNA and launch targeted attacks in future encounters.
A new study found that exercising with one partner can encourage the other to become more physically active. When a wife improved her exercise routine, her husband was 70% more likely to meet recommended fitness levels at follow-up visits.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a smartphone-based device that uses hyperspectral imaging to identify the chemical composition of objects. The technology has potential applications in fields such as agriculture, biotechnology, and homeland security.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a novel DNA-peptide structure that can be used to produce thin, transparent, and flexible screens. The new material is light, organic, and environmentally friendly, emitting a full range of colors in one pliable pixel layer.
A new system devised by Dr. Ravit Helled measures Saturn's rotation period, offering a more accurate determination of the planet's internal structure, weather patterns, and formation process. The method applies to other gas planets in the solar system, including Uranus and Neptune.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered the first direct evidence of prehistoric humans using stone tools to butcher animal carcasses. The analysis of 500,000-year-old flint tools found at a site in Israel revealed signs of animal residue and use-wear patterns consistent with butchering activities.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered novel nanoscale 'metamaterial' that could serve as future ultra-high-speed computing units. These nonlinear metamaterials can be used to develop active optical components essential to the manufacture of ultra-high-speed optics-based computer chips.
A new study suggests that eating a high-caloric breakfast and a more modest dinner can significantly reduce post-meal glucose surges and improve glycemic control in type-2 diabetics. By consuming a larger meal at breakfast and a smaller meal at dinner, participants experienced lower blood glucose levels and increased insulin sensitivity.
A new study finds most hurricanes over the Atlantic originate as intense thunderstorms in Western Africa, with larger cloud coverage predicting higher hurricane intensity. Only 10% of African disturbances turn into hurricanes, but spatial coverage can foretell intensity a week later.
Researchers have found that narcolepsy bears the hallmarks of a classic autoimmune disorder, with a particular autoantibody process triggering the loss of orexin neurons. This discovery opens up new avenues for diagnosis and treatment, potentially leading to a better understanding of the disease.
Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered a practical solution to fog detection using cellular communication networks. The study utilizes higher cellular frequencies to detect even light fog, providing high-resolution spatial measurements and potentially reducing accidents. Current fog monitoring tools are insufficient, but the n...
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a groundbreaking strategy to stop brain tumor cell proliferation with targeted nanoparticles. The therapy uses RNA genetic interference to silence key proteins involved in cell division, resulting in promising survival rates for mouse models.
A Tel Aviv University researcher has successfully identified a novel genetic mutation in a rare disease using whole exome sequencing and crowdfunding. The study, led by Dr. Noam Shomron, used DNA sequencing of a three-year-old girl and her family to reveal the genetic cause of her symptoms, which included mental retardation and severe ...
A new 'world thunderstorm map' tracks climate change's impact on global weather patterns. The map, developed by Tel Aviv University researchers, uses data from a global lightning network to predict a 10% increase in thunderstorm activity with every 1% rise in global temperature.
A new study by Prof. Ruth Defrin and colleagues found that acute psychosocial stress significantly decreases pain inhibition capabilities while increasing pain intensification in healthy young male adults. The researchers applied acute stress tests to evaluate the body's pain modulation mechanisms prior and after stress induction.
A Tel Aviv University study found that a mutated gene regulating over 400 proteins affects male and female brains differently, leading to sex-specific learning and memory differences. The research suggests analyzing men and women separately in clinical trials to find cures for diseases due to potential gender differences.
The discovery of a 55,000-year-old skull in Israel's Western Galilee provides direct anatomical evidence of modern human migration into Europe. The skull also suggests that modern humans interbred with Neanderthals in the Levant, contradicting previous narratives.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University identified a novel protein capable of targeting and inhibiting the activity of a protein essential to bacterial cells. This discovery may strengthen efforts to combat antibiotic-resistant infections and presents a potential breakthrough in the fight against superbugs.
A Tel Aviv University study prioritizes reasons for forecast failures across different regions, identifying man-made and natural factors such as land-use changes, topography, particles in the atmosphere, and population density. The researchers found unique factors affecting forecasts in various regions, including Europe, North Africa, ...
Bats utilize a unique 'supper's ready' homing call that alerts other bats to the presence of enticing prey over 328 feet away. This reciprocal eavesdropping mechanism enhances their collective chances of feeding, even in highly-dispersed insect patches.
A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers proposes a two-pronged strategy of vigilant parental intervention and monitoring technology to reduce risks involved in adolescent driving. The research found that the combined technological monitoring plus intervention was most effective for drivers who exhibited the riskiest behavior.
A Tel Aviv University study found that fear of terrorism can lead to anxiety-related insomnia, depleting vital resources and paving the way for occupational burnout. Workplace colleagues' emotional and technical support played a crucial role in reversing insomnia and job burnout.
A nationwide study in Israel found exposure to air pollutants PM10 and NOX during full-term pregnancies is associated with an increased risk of congenital malformations. The research also discovered that exposure to SO2 and O3 in ART pregnancies are linked to a higher risk of congenital defects.
A unique genetic disorder responsible for ovarian insufficiency has been discovered by Tel Aviv University researchers. The SYCE1 gene mutation was found to be the underlying cause of primary ovarian insufficiency in two sisters, and its effects were also detected in three brothers and parents.
A team of researchers at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center developed an Induced Sputum (IS) technique to assess the effect of pollution on urban asthmatic children. The study found that IS is a more physiologically sensitive biomonitoring method than environmental sampling stations, detecting hazardous particles like mercury in the lungs.
A Tel Aviv University study finds that early parental writing support is instrumental in improving a child's literacy level, vocabulary, and fine motor skills. The research recommends 'scaffolding' parental mediation to promote correct writing habits among preschoolers.
A new study by Dr. Danny Ben-Shahar and Roni Golan found a correlation between personality traits and individual real estate choices, with neurotic individuals opting for homeownership over renting. The research also showed that local 'personality types' in America are associated with statewide real estate trends.
A groundbreaking study published in Nano Letters describes a revolutionary novel device that has the potential to treat a number of eye diseases. The proof-of-concept artificial retina is more efficient, flexible, and can stimulate neurons more effectively than previous designs.
A Tel Aviv University study reveals that idiosyncratic acts are key to the survival of traditional rituals and practices. By adding a personal touch to culture, individuals can ensure simplicity, flexibility, and creative license in these long-practiced customs.