Scientific Research

Hebrew University decodes mRNA’s role in embryo formation using zebrafish

Senior author Rabani commented, “Our work opens up new avenues for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cell fate determination during embryonic development.”

Beersheba team creates treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread in the body

The developed technology was recently licensed to a biomedical company (Vaxil Biotherapeutics) for further clinical development.

Easter Island inhabitants had contact with South America over a thousand years ago, study finds

A new study published earlier this week identified breadfruit and other South American crops introduced to an early settlement on Easter Island.

Your pet pooch can help relieve stress and improve concentration

EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog.

Men get it too: Breakthrough in diagnosing and treating male breast cancer

While detecting breast cancer in women is routinely covered, a breakthrough in research has deciphered the male breast cancer genome, possibly leading to faster diagnosis and treatment for men.

How to get things done

Why do humans procrastinate - and how can we stop?

Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation or emotional energy for effective self-control was linked to students procrastinating.

gossip

Gossip 'isn't always a bad thing,' argue US professors

Jewish law regards slandering others as a huge sin – but US professors argue that rumor mongering has its upsides, too.

Saliva tests developed by the US and Taiwan successful in detecting breast cancer

In a medical breakthrough, a team of researchers from the US and Taiwan collaborated to develop a saliva test that can detect breast cancer efficiently and effectively

Yale biologist: Ovarian tissue freezing could prevent menopause, possibly forever

Delaying menopause with ovarian cryopreservation also may confer certain health benefits associated with a later menopausal age.

Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests

Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.

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