Researchers at the Technion have made a breakthrough in understanding sporadic Alzheimer's disease by identifying the mechanism behind protein accumulation. The study found that damage to the ubiquitin system leads to the accumulation of toxic proteins, even in healthy tissue, mimicking typical Alzheimer's pathology.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology developed an AI tool to identify powerful drug combinations that significantly enhance cancer treatment. The 'meta-synergy' approach uses artificial intelligence and text mining to find optimal pairs of drugs, resulting in highly effective nanomedicines with fewer side effects.
Scientists develop a coherent and controllable spin-optical laser based on monolayer-integrated spin-valley microcavities, enabling the study of spin-dependent phenomena in classical and quantum regimes. The discovery paves the way for new optoelectronic devices and opens up new avenues for fundamental research.
Researchers have successfully developed a new oxide material that can control its conductivity at an atomic level, a significant advancement towards creating more efficient switches. This breakthrough aims to tackle the challenges of miniaturizing transistors and improving their performance.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology found that many aquatic microbes use a complex light-to-energy conversion mechanism involving rhodopsin proteins and carotenoid antennas. This process allows for more efficient energy production and increases the amount of energy entering the food chain.
The study, published in Physical Review X, demonstrates the quantum properties of 2D Cherenkov radiation and reveals a record-breaking electron-radiation coupling strength. Every electron emitted radiation, improving the interaction efficiency by over two orders of magnitude.
Prof. Shahar Kvatinsky's neuromorphic chip integrates storage and processing functionalities, achieving 97% handwritten letter recognition accuracy with low energy consumption. The chip's design enables potential applications in camera sensors, eliminating the need for digital image enhancement.
A team of researchers developed a neural network that can analyze digital biopsy images to diagnose breast cancer, identifying the presence of PD-L1 protein. The AI system outperformed human pathologists in 70% of cases, with high accuracy rates and potential for personalized medicine.
Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a novel printing and growing technique for tissue, which suppresses the typical shrinkage of printed tissues prior to transplantation. The print-and-grow method uses an innovative microgel support material, preserving the size and shape of the tissue.
Researchers developed a technique to measure long-term effects of antibiotic combinations, finding some combinations may reduce treatment effectiveness. Specific combinations were found to prevent resistance development and protect patients from aggressive bacteria.
Scientists design genetic devices to perform computations like artificial neural circuits in bacterial cells, creating flexible and dynamically reprogrammable cells. This breakthrough enables potential applications in biomanufacturing and medical fields.
Researchers from the Technion and University of Tokyo have discovered cyclic peptides that bind to specific chains of ubiquitin proteins, disrupting DNA repair mechanisms and leading to cell death. This breakthrough could lead to more effective treatments against cancer cells than existing anti-cancer drugs.
Researchers discovered that each neuron performs complex calculations within its branches, enabling precise movements. This understanding may lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease and autism.
A recent study found that viral infections can significantly impact cyanobacterial populations, which produce half the world's oxygen. Researchers discovered a 2017 outbreak in the North Pacific Ocean, where Prochlorococcus populations declined by 17°C due to increased viral infection.
Researchers developed an antibiotic prescribing algorithm using genomic sequencing and machine learning analysis, reducing the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections. The algorithm matches an antibiotic to a patient's past infection history and microbiome to minimize resistance spread.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology discovered that cells have mechanisms to clear protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's and ALS. However, the cells fail to activate these tools due to a lack of understanding or incorrect activation of stress-response chaperones.
A study found that chemotherapy can trigger cancer metastasis by altering lung tissue and creating a supportive environment for cancer cells. The researchers discovered that the LOX enzyme's increased secretion by immune cells can lead to this phenomenon, which is relevant to other drugs and cancers.
Researchers at Technion have developed a technology that compensates for the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials, using machine learning models. The tool improves predictions for women in various situations and also enhances overall clinical predictions, leading to better personalized medicine.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology studied new coronavirus variants at the individual level, discovering mutations that reduce adhesion capacity and impair antibody effectiveness. The study sheds light on possible weaknesses in the virus's ability to infect, potentially leading to new measures to combat infection.
Scientists at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology discovered eco-friendly nanocrystal semiconductors that can self-heal after damage. The lead-free perovskites display unique electro-optical characteristics, making them efficient in energy conversion.
Researchers at Technion and Sheba Medical Center have developed a new technology for fabricating custom-made ear implants for microtia patients. The biodegradable auricle scaffold is 3D-printed using the patient's own cells, reducing the risk of complications and discomfort associated with traditional methods.
A new smart wound dressing has been developed that can bind wounds together, ward off infection, and monitor the wound's condition directly to doctors' computers. The dressing is made of a biocompatible polymer that heals itself in under three seconds.
Researchers find that neurons in the insular cortex can induce inflammation in mice, suggesting a link between the brain and psychosomatic illnesses. The study suggests that 'remembering' an inflammatory response can reactivate it, opening new avenues for treating chronic inflammatory conditions.
Researchers developed a new treatment for breast cancer by targeting the nervous system around the tumor. Cancer cells recruit nerve cells to aid their growth and proliferation, but the new treatment paralyzes these nerves and disconnects them from cancer cells.
Researchers from Technion, Wageningen University and Wetsus have developed an effective method to remove toxic boron from desalinated water while reducing costs. The new technique uses capacitive deionization and found optimal conditions for boron removal, including the placement of electrodes in a specific order.
Researchers developed an algorithm that detects common denominators in tumor data, enabling comparison of cancerous tumors between different patients. The tuMap algorithm provides a solution to the challenge of comparing tumors with high inter-patient variability.
Researchers at the Technion- Israel Institute of Technology have developed a revolutionary imaging technology that breaks through limitations of current single-pixel imaging (SPI) systems. The new technology, which uses an unprecedented high frequency of 2.4 MHz, enables the creation of high-quality images in record time.
Scientists observe combined sound and light waves in atomically thin materials, finding that the hybrid wave can speed up and slow down spontaneously and split into two separate pulses. The discovery opens up new possibilities for optical communication through atomically thin layers.
The Ramanujan Machine generates mathematical conjectures without proof, imitating Ramanujan's intuition using AI and computer automation. It has already produced known formulas for pi, Euler's number, and other constants, as well as several unknown conjectures.
Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have discovered a new pathway that targets cancer cells specifically, minimizing damage to healthy cells. The folate cycle is essential for DNA and RNA production, and the team found that tumor cells relying on the cytosolic pathway are more susceptible to targeted treatments.
Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a floating laser resonator that breaks records in resonance enhancement. The device amplifies light power by an astonishing 10 million watts, equivalent to a large neighborhood's electricity consumption.
The study creates controlled X-ray radiation with a narrow spectrum, tunable at high resolution, from advanced van der Waals materials. This innovation has the potential to replace expensive facilities and enable new applications in medical imaging, chemical analysis, and security screening.