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Israel's leading academic and research institution, serving 25,000 students from 90 countries.
Are AI tools quietly narrowing our worldviews? A new study by Prof. Michal Shur-Ofry warns that systems like ChatGPT often favor mainstream answersâlimiting cultural diversity & critical thinking. She proposes a new principle for AI regulation: multiplicity. Read here:
scienmag.com/how-ai-could...
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How AI Could Be Limiting Our Perspectiveâand What Regulators Can Do to
As artificial intelligence technologies become ever more integrated into daily life, a growing body of research is beginning to uncover a subtle yet profound challenge posed by generative AI
https://scienmag.com/how-ai-could-be-limiting-our-perspective-and-what-regulators-can-do-to-broaden-it/#google_vignette
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A new drug combo featuring Theobromine (yes, from chocolate!) has outperformed Tamiflu in fighting fluâincluding drug-resistant strains. Developed by Prof. Isaiah Arkin, the treatment could change how we fight viral infections. Read more:
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Health Rounds: Flu drug with compound found in chocolate tops Tamiflu in early study
An experimental flu-fighting drug combination that includes a compound found in chocolate is more effective than the current most commonly used influenza treatment, researchers reported in PNAS.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/health-rounds-flu-drug-with-compound-found-chocolate-tops-tamiflu-early-study-2025-08-06/
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A new study by PhD student Dmitrii Usenko & Dr. David Helman shows how 3D models from simple videos can accurately estimate leaf area in tomato plantsâbringing powerful plant monitoring to any farm, anywhere. Read here:
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3D video method accurately estimates tomato leaf area without costly sensors
A team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a low-cost, non-invasive method to estimate total leaf area in dwarf tomato plants using 3D reconstruction from standard video footage. The...
https://phys.org/news/2025-07-3d-video-method-accurately-tomato.html#google_vignette
2 months ago
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What powers a stronger immune response to cancer? A new study by PhD student Omri Yosef & Prof. Michael Berger shows that blocking a single protein, Ant2, can rewire T cellsâ energy systemsâboosting their ability to hunt down and destroy tumors. Read here:
www.jpost.com/health-and-w...
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Israeli researchers find way to boost cancer-fighting | The Jerusalem Post
This strategy is part of a growing trend in immunotherapy that focuses not just on guiding immune responses, but on upgrading the cells themselves â enhancing their efficiency from within.
https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-862606
2 months ago
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Wildlife crime is a major threat to biodiversity.
#HUJI's
Dr. Gila Kahila Bar-Gal has developed advanced DNA forensics to help crack tough casesâfrom poisoned vultures to poached gazellesâand bring environmental criminals to justice. Read here:
tinyurl.com/ykkbe2xy
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New Genetic Forensics Method Helps Solve Complex Wildlife Crime Cases
The work demonstrates how combining advanced genetic tools with local databases can assist conservation authorities in solving even the most complex environmental crimes involving multiple species, bo...
https://tinyurl.com/ykkbe2xy
2 months ago
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Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study by
#HUJI's
Liran Levi & Prof. Yonatan M. Kupchik reveals a hyperactive âanti-rewardâ brain circuit that drives emotional pain during withdrawalâand may hold the key to better addiction treatments. Read here:
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Emotional Pain Brain Circuit Drives Cocaine Relapse - Neuroscience News
A new study reveals that a brain circuit driving negative emotions during cocaine withdrawal plays a key role in relapse.
https://neurosciencenews.com/emotional-pain-cocaine-addiction-29517/
2 months ago
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Yaniv Elkouby
2 months ago
Two Elkouby lab students received the Hebrew University
@hebrewuniversity.bsky.social
Faculty of Medicine Prizes for Outstanding MSc Thesis today. Congratulations Amal Shawahny and Adam Ahmad for this well deserved recognition, we are super proud of you! đđ
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ELSC invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in neuroscience. We're looking for exceptional early-career scientists to lead innovative, interdisciplinary, and impactful research. Apply Now:
ttp.huji.ac.il
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2 months ago
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Even when AI gets it exactly right, people still prefer empathy they believe came from a human. A new study led by
#HUJI
Prof.
@anatperry.bsky.social
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@harvard.edu
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@utaustin.bsky.social
, shows the human touch still matters. Read more:
neurosciencenews.com/ai-human-emp...
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People Prefer Human Empathy, Even When AI Says the Same Thing - Neuroscience News
A new study shows that people rate empathic responses as more supportive and emotionally satisfying when they believe they come from a humanâeven if the same response is AI-generated.
https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-human-empathy-psychology-29372/
3 months ago
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A new study by Roy Sadeh, Dr. Ittai Herrmann & Prof. Zvi Peleg from @HujiAgri, in collaboration with @VolcaniInst, uses drone-based thermal & hyperspectral imaging to identify genetic markers for drought-tolerant wheat. Read more:
phys.org/news/2025-05...
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Drones and genetics team up for drought-smart wheat
A new study led by researchers at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at Hebrew University and the Volcani Institute changes the way scientists uncover the secrets of wheat resilience. By...
https://phys.org/news/2025-05-drones-genetics-team-drought-smart.html
3 months ago
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Big news from Hebrew University! Congratulations to Prof. Tamir Sheafer on his appointment as our next President, beginning October 2025. He will succeed Prof. Asher Cohen, who led the university for the past 8 years. Photo Credit: Vered Farkarsh
3 months ago
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đŻ This Int. Holocaust Memorial Day, we reflect on the power of storytelling to confront myths of Hitler and the Holocaust. Dr. Yael Ben-Moshe explores Joachim A. Langâs innovative merging of Holocaust films and depictions of Nazi Germany in her op-ed. For the full article:
jpost.com/opinion/arti...
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Confronting the myths of Hitler and the Holocaust - opinion
Joachim A. Langâs groundbreaking approach merges two cinematic genres âHolocaust films and depictions of Nazi Germany â previously kept separate.
https://jpost.com/opinion/article-839202
8 months ago
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Congratulations to Prof. Elad Gross from the Department of Chemistry, Prof. Dani Ben-Zvi from the Faculty of Medicine, and Prof. Ami Citri from the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences on winning the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants of the European Union.
8 months ago
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đśA study by Prof. Ariel Knafo-Noam & Dr. Yonat Rum from
#HUJI
, Dr. Hila Segal & Adi Barkan (Academic College of Tel-AvivâJaffa) uncovers how developmental gaps influence dominance roles in twinsâhighlighting parental perceptions' impact. For the full article:
jpost.com/health-and-w...
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How can you raise twins when one is more robust than the other?
Despite the joys, the stress of diapering, feeding, bathing, paying for their expenses, coping with lack of sleep, and even playing with more than one baby at a time can be overwhelming.
https://jpost.com/health-and-wellness/parenting/article-837081
8 months ago
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𧏠Life begins with precision! New study led by
#HUJI
Prof. Yaniv Elkouby sheds light on how the Balbiani body organizes key molecules for embryonic development. Using zebrafish models, theyâve unlocked secrets with implications for health & science. For the full article:
phys.org/news/2025-01...
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The Balbiani body: Cracking the secret of embryonic beginnings
Researchers have uncovered how egg cells prepare for the creation of life. Their work reveals the secrets of the Balbiani body (Bb), a remarkable structure that organizes essential molecules to guide ...
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-balbiani-body-secret-embryonic.html
8 months ago
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Whatâs the link between stress, brain inflammation, and depression? đ§ Prof. Raz Yirmiya shares groundbreaking insights in a Genomic Press interview, pointing to personalized therapies as the future of depression treatment. Learn more:
scitechdaily.com/scientist-re...
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Scientist Reveals How Stress Triggers Depression Through Inflammation
In a groundbreaking Genomic Press Interview, Professor Raz Yirmiya discusses his innovative research at the intersection of inflammation and depression. Revealing new connections between stress and br...
https://scitechdaily.com/scientist-reveals-how-stress-triggers-depression-through-inflammation/
8 months ago
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Whoâs spotting UFOs?đ¸ New research by Dr. Ohad Raveh (Hebrew U) and Dr. Nathan Goldstein (Bar Ilan Uni) finds that UFO sightings are more common in wealthy areasâand rise during economic downturns. Learn more:
www.israel21c.org/why-do-rich-...
8 months ago
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Can we slow down Alzheimerâs? đ§ New research led by Prof. Ehud Cohen and Huadong Zhu from
#HUJI
reveals how suppressing TGF-β signaling boosts the bodyâs natural defenses against toxic proteins. A step closer to therapies for healthy aging. Learn more:
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01...
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Unlocking proteostasis: A new frontier in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's
Scientists have uncovered a powerful ally in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases: a nucleolar complex that plays a pivotal role in maintaining cellular health through protein homeostasis (pro...
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-proteostasis-frontier-neurodegenerative-diseases-alzheimer.html
8 months ago
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đ Huge congratulations to Hebrew University students Evyatar Cohen & Tamir Herzberg for taking home the Figgie Award for Excellence in Design! Their game Breaking News has wowed players and judges alike with its unique concept & alt.ctrl creativity. đŽ Photo Credit: Karina Bialo
8 months ago
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Introducing Annotatability: A new AI-powered framework by
#HUJI
researchers, led by Jonathan Karin, Reshef Mintz, Dr. Barak Raveh & Dr. Mor Nitzan, to tackle ambiguities in genomic data and improve single-cell analysis For the full article:
phys.org/news/2025-01...
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Framework tracks 'learning curve' of AI to decode complex genomic data
Researchers have introduced Annotatabilityâa powerful new framework to address a major challenge in biological research by examining how artificial neural networks learn to label genomic data. Genomic...
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-framework-tracks-ai-decode-complex.html
8 months ago
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How do milk fat globules impact gut health? New study by Prof. Nurit Argov-Argaman from @HUJIAgri , reveals how their structure influences interactions with bacteria, promoting health and protecting against pathogens. For the full article:
www.the-microbiologist.com/news/small-m...
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Small milk fat globules promote good bacteria, study reveals
A study reveals that the structure of milk fat globules, rather than their chemical composition, plays a key role in their interactions with bacteria. Small globules promote the growth of beneficial b...
https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/small-milk-fat-globules-promote-good-bacteria-study-reveals/4841.article
8 months ago
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