Scientific Research
SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive
This comes just after SIL204 advanced into Phase 2/3 clinical evaluation at the end of July, beginning its first clinical trial at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
Longevity: A mathematician’s perspective on society
New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Police and judges make more arrests and increase sentences in hotter weather - study
Police made fewer arrests per reported crime on the hottest days in the sample, and these arrests were more likely to be dismissed in court.
A young whale's hazardous journey through the Mediterranean raises environmental concerns
Threats in the Mediterranean include ship strikes, interactions with fisheries, underwater noise from seismic surveys or military operations, and ingestion of marine debris.
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon: Influencing the fate of millions with muscular dystrophy
JCT’s Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon shares his experience on Israel’s pharmaceutical committee.
Hebrew University decodes mRNA’s role in embryo formation using zebrafish - study
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.
Study finds that 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.
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 '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.