How a parental imprinting disorder is achieved

Thursday, Jun 19, 2014

Major breakthrough in understanding how a parental imprinting disorder is achieved Scientists at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have reported a major breakthrough in understanding the...

Extinct types of humans

Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014

How are we different and what gave us the advantage over extinct types of humans like the Neanderthals? Jerusalem — In parallel with modern man (Homo sapiens), there were other, extinct types of...

Can the blind ‘hear’ colors and shapes?

Wednesday, Apr 9, 2014

Yes, show Hebrew University researchers Jerusalem -- What if you could ‘hear’ colors? Or shapes? These features are normally perceived visually, but using sensory substitution devices...

Cultural differences

Thursday, Feb 27, 2014

Cultural differences don't necessarily determine outcome of our activities, say researchers A generally held assumption in various academic disciplines is that the way people perform various...

European-origin children at highest risk of skin cancer

Monday, Jul 15, 2013

Jerusalem–A new study conducted using extensive medical records of over one million Israeli adolescents before military service shows clearly how exposure to the Israeli sun of young,...

These Scientists Are ‘Itching’ To Help You Stop Scratching

Monday, Jul 15, 2013

Hebrew University and Harvard researchers discover distinct ‘itch-inducing neurons’ that can effectively be blocked Jerusalem, June 5, 2013 — Itch and scratch, itch and scratch. It’s...

Boosting Body’s Natural Flu Killers As Way To Offset Virus Mutation Problem

Monday, Jul 15, 2013

Jerusalem, May 23, 2013 – A known difficulty in fighting influenza (flu) is the ability of the flu viruses to mutate and thus evade various medications that were previously found to be effective....

An ‘Extinct’ Frog Makes A Comeback In Israel’s Hula Valley

Monday, Jul 15, 2013

Jerusalem, June 4, 2013 -- The first amphibian to have been officially declared extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has been rediscovered in the north of Israel...

Prepare Your Pita For The Ultimate Felafel!

Monday, Mar 18, 2013

Hebrew University develops more nutritious chickpeas adapted to limited rainfall. There is almost no food more Israeli than felafel, and soon the fried balls of chickpea paste may get an upgrade,...

Not Just Our Cars, But Also Living Organisms Need Antifreeze To Survive In The Cold

Monday, Mar 18, 2013

Jerusalem, February 17, 2013 – If you thought antifreeze was only something that was necessary to keep your car from freezing up in the winter, think again. Plants and animals living in cold...

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