Researchers have provided the first experimental evidence that strong magnetic fields surrounding active stars can completely suppress coronal mass ejections. This discovery helps explain why CMEs are rarely observed on stars other than the Sun.
When multiple evolutionary paths are equally advantageous, organisms tend to drift toward flatter regions of the evolutionary landscape, favoring traits that provide greater robustness and tolerance. This suggests that biological robustness and resilience can emerge spontaneously through evolutionary dynamics.
Technion researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism that enables bacteria to rapidly develop antibiotic resistance. This non-canonical gene amplification process produces dozens of copies of resistance-conferring genes, allowing bacteria to adapt quickly to antibiotic treatment.
Researchers developed DeepHHF, an AI model that identifies patients at high risk of heart failure up to five years in advance. The model analyzes standard ECG recordings and detects subtle abnormalities that are often imperceptible to the human eye.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology discovered that mature, aged cells can revert into active stem cells that regenerate damaged tissue. This finding challenges the prevailing view on tissue regeneration and implies the possibility of therapies promoting natural healing mechanisms.
BetaDescribe, an AI system, converts protein sequences into detailed textual descriptions of their functions and characteristics. The technology helps bridge the gap between characterized and existing proteins in nature, enabling researchers to rapidly generate evidence-based hypotheses regarding unknown proteins.
Researchers develop novel PROTACs to target molecular drivers of cancer, showing effectiveness against aggressive tumor cells and limited side effects. The new approach offers a promising strategy for treating treatment-resistant cancers and improving survival rates.
Researchers developed a method combining AI and mathematical models to accelerate MRI scans for breast cancer imaging, achieving improved tumor visibility and high diagnostic sensitivity. The ELITE method has the potential to improve not only MRI scans but also other imaging platforms.
A new research direction proposes building machine-learning systems on top of AI models to detect hidden information and predict behavior. This enables users to supervise the model, control its behavior without understanding the entire mechanism.
A groundbreaking technology called Time to Move (TTM) offers unprecedented control over object and character movement in AI-generated videos. TTM eliminates the need for complex infrastructure or training on millions of videos, making AI video creation more accessible.
Researchers developed a comprehensive physical model explaining how temperature affects the fundamental characteristics of emitted light, including color, intensity, and randomness. The discovery opens new possibilities for designing advanced light sources, optical sensors, and thermally based photonic systems.
The study measures the temporal duration of individual pulses of bright squeezed vacuum (BSV), a unique quantum state of light. Each BSV pulse lasts just around 27 femtoseconds, placing it firmly in the ultrafast regime.
Technion researchers confirm 50-year-old prediction by measuring the speed of 'dark points' within light waves. The team's achievement reveals universal laws of nature shared by all types of waves, enabling new microscopy techniques to study hidden processes in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Researchers developed an AI model that analyzes routine pathology slides to predict breast cancer recurrence and chemotherapy benefit. The model was validated in a large clinical trial and demonstrates fast, accessible, and globally scalable diagnostic capabilities.
A team led by Dr. Shmuel Bialy from the Technion has made a breakthrough measurement of cosmic-ray activity in a galactic nebula, enabling researchers to map properties and study star formation processes. The findings were published in Nature Astronomy and observed using the James Webb Space Telescope.
A self-regulating, implantable living technology has been developed to offer hope for millions with diabetes. The implant continuously senses blood-glucose levels, produces insulin within itself, and releases the exact amount needed, eliminating the need for daily injections.
Researchers developed a novel theory that enables precise control of heat conduction in materials with asymmetric microstructures. This innovation has potential applications in energy harvesting and protecting heat-sensitive electronics.
A study led by Professor Michael Glickman and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Ajay Wagh found that brain cells transfer toxic UBB+1 protein to neighboring neurons through a mechanism involving p62, potentially accelerating Alzheimer's disease spread
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the Technion and Shanghai Jiao Tong University found that photons can emerge with
Prof. David Liu and Prof. Chad Mirkin receive the Harvey Prize for their pioneering work in base editing, prime editing, and structural nanomedicine. Their discoveries have led to significant contributions in treating genetic diseases and developing new diagnostic systems.
Researchers at Technion Faculty of Biology discovered that marine viruses deploy a sophisticated Trojan horse maneuver to dismantle ocean bacteria's energy systems, using the breakdown products for self-replication. This process reduces global photosynthetic energy production by about 5% and could impact global carbon and oxygen cycles.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology identify a unique mechanism in the aging of the immune system and propose a framework for improving its function in older individuals. Controlled iron supplementation has been shown to improve T-cell activation and enhance the immune response in elderly mice.
A new study published in Nature Astronomy has discovered a clean pathway for the origin of hypervelocity white dwarfs, which are stars hurtling through space at speeds exceeding 2000 km/s. The research reveals a dramatic sequence of events involving a merger between two rare hybrid helium–carbon–oxygen white dwarfs.
Researchers discovered bacteria can form microscopic biofilms over dust particles, shielding them from desiccation and radiation. The study contributes to the field of atmospheric microbiology, exploring the survival and activity of microorganisms in the atmosphere.
A wearable technology enables precise drug dosing through continuous monitoring of disease and drug markers, solving the problems of invasive and painful current technologies. The system combines microneedles, nano-enzyme-based sensors, and a smartphone app to provide real-time pharmacologically guided diabetes treatment.
A recent study by Technion researchers discovered that soft drink consumption alters the DNA of gut bacteria, affecting the host's immune system. The effects are reversible, and the study highlights the importance of studying nutrition's impact on the microbiome.
A recent review in Nature Reviews Clean Technology presents a pathway for scaling up decoupled water electrolysis technologies to produce industrial-scale green hydrogen. This clean alternative offers a low-carbon solution to replace fossil fuels and unlock the potential of replacing the world's dependency on fossil fuels.
In C. elegans, researchers found a unique branching of PVD neurons in males that influences their mating behavior. This discovery reveals a previously unknown sex-specific difference in the structure of a single neuron, which also affects male coordination and speed.
Researchers have identified a unique genetic signature in T cell clones that predicts treatment success, enabling personalized immunotherapy approaches. The study's findings also suggest that activating specific T cell clones within the tumor can enhance immune response and improve treatment outcomes.
A new AI interpretability tool helps explain ECG findings for better diagnoses, even in imperfect scans. Researchers aim to make AI trustworthy and transparent in medicine.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have discovered a new type of quantum entanglement that exists in nanoscale systems. This discovery could lead to the development of new tools for designing photon-based quantum communication and computing components, as well as their significant miniaturization.
Researchers found that local release of dopamine triggers plasticity mechanisms, enabling motor learning by storing new skills for future use. Blocking dopamine results in complete learning cessation.
The Technion-developed method, DNAformer, accelerates DNA-based data retrieval by three orders of magnitude while improving accuracy. It uses a transformer model trained on simulated data to reconstruct accurate DNA sequences from erroneous copies.
The new method, called chemical tomography, provides insights into tissue function by analyzing volatile organic compounds. It enables dynamic molecular and functional mapping of organoids, revealing key protein and genomic data associated with disease states.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology discovered how the brain handles large text units. The brain creates a summary while reading, helping it understand what comes next, unlike artificial language models that process long texts as a whole.
Technion researchers discover Human Breast Milk Protein Corona, which influences nanoparticle permeability through the gastrointestinal tract. The discovery enables oral consumption of vaccines and medications, inspired by breast milk's unique properties.
Researchers from the Technion and University of Stuttgart discovered that higher-dimensional crystals dictate the topological properties of quasiperiodic crystals. The discovery paves the way for new methods to measure thermodynamic properties, offering insights into the interplay between thermodynamic and topological properties.
Scientists at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have identified a genetic mechanism that enables cells to rapidly and efficiently defend against viruses. The discovery focuses on the interaction between NORAD and STAT3 molecules, which prevents immune responses in healthy cells but releases brakes in response to viral attacks.
A new study by Technion researchers reveals a previously unknown mode of resistance where low levels of tRNA molecules increase bacterial survival against viral infections. This 'passive defense mechanism' halts virus formation, allowing bacteria to thrive in marine environments.
Prof. Stephen Baylin, Prof. Peter Jones, and Prof. Andrew Feinberg will receive the Harvey Prize for their groundbreaking work in cancer epigenetics, transforming our understanding of cellular function and disease progression. Their research has led to new diagnostic approaches and accelerated treatments targeting epigenetic mechanisms.
Researchers at Technion have developed a new chemical process called triazenolysis to produce multifunctional amines useful in various applications. The process mimics ozonolysis but produces carbon-nitrogen bonds relevant to agriculture, pharmaceuticals and polymers
Scientists at the Technion Faculty of Physics successfully transferred atoms through quantum tunneling between optical tweezers, showcasing a promising method for quantum platforms. The experiment, led by Prof. Yoav Sagi and doctoral student Yanay Florshaim, controlled the transfer rate using dynamic manipulation of the tweezers.
Technion researchers create new platform, PyPIM, to support in-memory computing. This enables developers to write software directly for in-memory-computing architecture, improving performance and reducing data transfer time.
Activation of the brain's reward system may improve recovery from a heart attack by reducing infarct scarring and improving clinical outcomes. The study found that stimulation of the reward system resulted in favorable modulation of the immune response within the damaged myocardium, leading to an improvement in cardiac performance.
Researchers have discovered that the immune system evolves faster than other genes in the genome, particularly in mammals and birds. The study, published in Nature, used a unique model of genetically different mice to measure variation in immune cell types and identified key genes controlling their abundance.
Researchers discovered that gut bacteria can dynamically reprogram gene expression based on local conditions like inflammation or viral attacks. This adaptation strategy may worsen disease by crippling production of molecules that regulate the immune system and attenuate gut inflammation.
Researchers from Technion Faculty of Biomedical Engineering developed a breakthrough method for bio-printing live cells and tissues using external sound wave irradiation. The innovation enables precise localized delivery of biocompatible materials for various biomedical applications, reducing invasive surgeries and associated risks.
A subset of blood cells, specifically neutrophils expressing the Ly6Ehi protein, can predict immunotherapy treatment response in cancer patients. This discovery has the potential to improve patient outcomes by enabling more targeted and effective treatments.
Photonic integrated circuits use photons instead of electrons for calculations, enabling improved performance and cost-effectiveness. A new study maps the internal light motion without damaging the chip, paving the way for applications in communication, imaging, and quantum computing.
A new process produces hydrogen and oxygen simultaneously in two separate cells, bypassing operational challenges of previous methods. This innovation enables a continuous process with reduced temperature changes and improved efficiency.