In a new study published in the journal Nature, a team of scientists led by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem discovered that changes in the processing of RNA molecules – and not genetic changes in the DNA – drive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) tumors to become metastatic. This multinational study was conducted in …
Titled ‘The Geopolitics of the UAE,’ the course is offered within the department of Islamic and Middle Eastern studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, delves into the history of the economic powerhouse, explores its unique physical geography and influential role in a volatile region. The course also looks at the delicate make-up of the …
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With a focus on global food insecurity, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed a new molecular sensor system that detects harmful diseases in plants and food crops including potatoes and tomatoes. Potatoes are the world’s third major food source. Early detection of late blight disease, which gave rise to the Irish Potato Famine, …
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Have you ever heard of meat that comes from animal cells, but isn’t genetically modified? Hebrew University’s Prof. Yaakov Nahmias shares how he came to use fibroblasts instead of stem cells to cultivate quality, non-GMO meat. Cultured meat has the potential to ease the environmental effects of meat production, by drastically reducing carbon emissions and …
The realities of IDF using AI in the battlefield – opinion The moral and practical realities of the IDF admitting to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) By Dr. Tal Mimran is a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and at the Zefat Academic College. He is the Academic Coordinator of the International Law Forum of …
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Dr. Sheera Adar from Hebrew University’s Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is passionate about understanding the mechanisms behind DNA damages and repair. Her research is focused on exploring the various ways in which the genome can be compromised by internal and external damaging agents, and the consequences of these damages on cellular function and …
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Medications: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly! Speaker: Professor Peter Gonski Wednesday 29th March 11am – 12pm $10 PER TICKET BOOK HERE: Honours Club March 29 2023 Tickets Professor Peter Gonski will speak about how essential it is to take medications the way they are prescribed and also that medications be reviewed regularly for …
David, Solomon, Rehoboam: the debate on the early kings of Judah Speaker: Professor Yosef Garfinkel THURSDAY 20 APRIL 6 – 7.30PM $15 PER TICKET Book Here: https://sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au/shop/events/talk-events/early-kings-of-judah/ Did David establish a kingdom? Did Solomon build a palace and temple? Did Rehoboam fortify fifteen cities in Judah? In the 1980s, hot debate arose about the early …
Join Martin Gitonga, an International MSc in Plant Sciences, as he delves into his ground-breaking research on reducing the acidity in passion fruit. As a native of Kenya, Martin’s ultimate goal is to bring the knowledge and techniques he is learning in Israel back to his home country to help the local farmers improve the …
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Study Shows Optical Fibers Can Provide Early Warning for Earthquakes, Including Fibers from Commercial Communication Companies Jerusalem, Israel – February 6, 2023 — In a new study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports journal, an international team of researchers led by Dr. Itzhak Lior from the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, showed that …
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