Neuroscience

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

Prof. Deisseroth of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Prof. Hegemann of Humboldt University of Berlin were awarded the Harvey Prize in 2016 and received the Nobel in 2026.

Technion's 2016 edition of the Harvey Prize. Both professor would later be awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
An image of the human brain

How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist

Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse

High-resolution 3D illustration of a human neuron with glowing axons and synaptic signals, symbolizing brain activity, neuroscience, and neural communication

Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior


Neuroscientists find the importance of dopamine in relationships through rodent study

US study on monogamous rodents shows dopamine is critical for keeping love alive.

 Graduate student Katie Bates studies a slice of rodent Parkinsonian brain tissue slices in the Nanomedicine Lab at UCL's School of Pharmacy in London.

Scientists invent brain chip to reduce risk-taking in monkeys

These groundbreaking findings not only showcase the potential of brain chip technology in influencing behavior but also offer valuable insights into the neural mechanisms governing risk attitudes.

Monkeys

‘Eye’ signage placed in operating rooms increases civility among staff

Several unsuccessful interventions have been tried around the world to eliminate poor behavior among surgical teams, including workshops and training sessions; however, the 'eye' signage works.

 From left to right:  Prof. Masad Barhoum, director-general of the Galilee Medical Center ; Avi Buskila, CEO, Sarel;  Yoav Kastel, CEO, Autonomi.

Scientific breakthrough in the study of neurological disorders

Tel Aviv University researchers make discovery that one of the deleted genes linked to Williams syndrome is responsible for mitochondrial function and regulation in the brain’s nerve cells.

 The brain (illustrative).

Humans continue to experience evolution, natural selection is ongoing - Newsweek

Evolution is occurring at a more rapid rate than ever before, however the drivers of the evolution have changed.

TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY Prof. Israel Hershkovitz holds what scientists say are two pieces of fossilized bone of a previously unknown kind of early human discovered at the Nesher Ramla site.

Exposure to tears leads to lower aggression in males - study

Weizmann Institute researchers: Women have a powerful weapon in their eyes against men’s aggression

 Painting of woman –  Researchers discover that just like in mice, human tears contain a chemical signal that blocks conspecific male aggression.

Memories of trauma trigger distinct brain activity, say Yale researchers

The results could explain why PTSD patients have difficulty recalling traumatic experiences in a coherent way, and offer an explanation of why these past experiences can trigger disabling symptoms.

 Illustration of a brain.

Israeli research teams win prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants in a variety of fields

The funding will support excellent scientists and scholars at the career stage where they may still be consolidating their own independent research teams.

 Hebrew University students.

Blinking could provide clues to human response under stress

By analyzing the behavior of politicians and game show contestants, researchers can study human physiology under conditions of stress that would be impossible to reproduce in the lab.

 Eye

Middle-aged people who eat strawberries daily could reduce their risk of dementia - study

Both strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that have been offered a variety of berry health benefits such as metabolic and cognitive enhancements.

Strawberry picking at Darom Adom