Israeli Discovery May Offer New Clues to Stress, Metabolic Disorders
Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot discovered the Otp gene regulates stress and metabolism in adults, offering new insights.
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Tumors Found to Rewire Immune Cells, May Lead to New Cancer Treatments
Israeli scientists at Tel Aviv University, led by Dr. Merav Cohen, found tumors reprogram macrophages to support their growth, potentially leading to new cancer.
Israel Cancer Research Fund Announces $5.35M in New Research Grants
The Israel Cancer Research Fund is granting $5.35 million to 38 cancer research projects in Israel for the 2026-27 year.
Israeli Development Could Help Orchards Adapt to Climate Change, Boost Fruit Yields
An Israeli agricultural breakthrough uses cypress tree shade to increase fruit tree cold accumulation by 24%, boosting yields and quality.
Tumors Found to Rewire Immune Cells, May Lead to New Cancer Treatments
Israeli scientists at Tel Aviv University, led by Dr. Merav Cohen, found tumors reprogram macrophages to support their growth, potentially leading to new cancer.
Israeli Scientists Develop Programmable Human Cells for Disease Detection
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed programmable human cells using RNA trans-splicing for advanced disease detection and targeted therapy.
Israeli Scientist Wins Award for Breakthrough in Two-Way Interspecies Communication
The Coller Dolittle Challenge for Two-Way Interspecies Communication awarded its annual $100,000 prize to Israeli scientist Dr. Julie Elie, ...
Hebrew Universitys Prof. Yehu Moran Elected to European Molecular Biology Organization
Prof. Yehu Moran of Hebrew University's Life Sciences faculty has been elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization, a leading global research.
Dieting May Offset Certain Genetic Risks, Study Finds
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University found a green, plant-rich diet may offset genetic risks for cardiovascular disease, specifically for the MTHFR gene.
Cancer-Fighting Immune Memory Discovery Could Transform Future Treatments
Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science discovered immune memory B cells can target cancer, potentially transforming future cancer vaccines.
Gut Stem Cells Play Active Role in Defending the Body, Offering New Clues for Treating Bowel Diseases
Israeli scientists at Weizmann and Hebrew University found gut stem cells actively detect and fight bacterial infections, offering new clues for treating bowel.
Drug-Free Nanoparticles Could Reshape Future Cancer Therapies
Prof. Assaf Zinger's team at Technion Israel developed drug-free MPsomes, slowing aggressive breast cancer tumors in preclinical models by altering the immune.
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