When the World Becomes Too Loud: The Sensory Toll of Trauma on Young Children
New research reveals that for many young children, the trauma of war can fundamentally alter how their nervous systems process […]
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A New AI Breakthrough Could Change the Long Search for Rare Disease Diagnoses
A newly developed AI tool can dramatically speed up the search for the genetic causes of rare diseases, a process
Israel Prize Honours Prof. Avi Rivkind for Transforming Trauma Care and Saving Lives
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and its Faculty of Medicine proudly congratulate Prof. Avraham (Avi) Rivkind on being awarded the
Brain’s Reward System May Be About Energy, Not Pleasure, Study Finds
A new study is challenging one of neuroscience’s most enduring ideas: that the brain’s reward system exists to make us
When a Helpful Brain Signal Gets Stuck: A New Clue in Autism Biology
Think of the brain as a city with traffic lights that keep signals flowing smoothly. In a new study, researchers
Protecting Wildlife from Genetic Collapse with Newly Identified “Early Warning Signals”
A new study reveals that habitat fragmentation can lead to sudden “tipping points” where a species’ genetic health unexpectedly collapses
How Military Deployment Affects Children
New Study Identifies Parental Burnout as Critical As the recent war with Iran erupts into one of the most consequential
The Hebrew University and Nālandā University Sign Historic MoU
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Nālandā University, Rajgir, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a significant step
Stronger Scents and Healthier Crops: Unlocking Plants’ Hidden Potential Through Precision Gene Editing
Researchers used a virus-based CRISPR system to precisely edit the gatekeeper enzyme HMGR in petunias and lettuce, effectively unlocking a
Study Finds 1.9 Million Year Out-of-Africa Migration wave leaves its mark in the Jordan Valley
A new study has determined that the archaeological site of ‘Ubeidiya in the Jordan Valley dates back at least 1.9