Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Combating Israel's 'brain drain': Inside Hebrew University's new medical education center
The new center aims to combat Israel's so-called 'brain drain', in which an increasing number of Israelis are receiving extensive education overseas and remain elsewhere, just as Israel may need them
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
Israelis feel more Middle Eastern as views of Europe sour, study finds
Only one-third of Israelis want Netanyahu to remain in power, Hebrew University study reveals
Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope
The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.
Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds
A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.
Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple
The discovery was made during five seasons of excavations, directed by Prof. Uzi Leibner and Prof. Orit Peleg-Barkat of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology.
How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist
You are doing it right now, and until I mentioned it, you were not aware of it. We all take breathing for granted. We tend to think of it as the body’s background software.
Israel’s higher education is becoming another casualty in constant crises - opinion
Israel’s intellectual and innovative edge took generations to build. We cannot afford to let our educational excellence erode while we wait for the crises to subside.
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli scientists find carp can resist a deadly virus
For carp farmers around the world, the holiday favorite has a serious enemy: they are susceptible to several serious viral, parasitic, and bacterial diseases that can reduce their numbers.
Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds
GentaGel’s biodegradable treatment releases antibiotics directly at infection sites for up to 60 days; the company is pursuing further trials and an FDA regulatory pathway.
Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds
Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) scientists have developed a method for generating personality assessment questionnaires with ChatGPT from any source text in English.
Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals
Study shows strong sense of purpose, healthier digital habits lower risks for addiction, depression.
Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy
The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.
