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A recent Technion study will help us infer biological processes from lab mice to humans
A protein that interferes with the brain’s attempts to “turn off” the sensation of hunger may be the key in developing a drug for impeding weight gain
Israeli study: changes in the cellular environment damage the nerves’ insulating coating
An increasing number of criminal suspects are being arrested following the use of genealogical websites. Scientists from Israel checked whether a person can actually be tracked down according to familial DNA
How is it contracted, what are the symptoms, and what should be done in case of infection?
Murder suspects were caught after detectives matched DNA samples with their relatives information in online family trees
An Israeli-Japanese collaboration revealed a unique genetic defect that leads to neural dysfunction
What happens when regulation mechanisms on the cell that protect the brain get out of hand?
Integration of dozens of studies revealed that the drugs benefit only eight percent of smokers one year post treatment
Two migraine-targeting drugs are in late-stage trials, including one from the Israeli pharmaceuticals company Teva
Sweet preference has evolutionary reasons, but why does dessert come last?
The Kite Pharma deal that has elicited a lot of economic interest is based on fascinating scientific developments
What are the benefits of this diet and what should one be wary of?
A response to common food scares, raised in a report on Israeli TV
Technion researchers discovered the structure of the protein through which a violent strain of bacteria kills our cells
Astronauts suffer from many health problems in space. Despite these, how can they safely return to Earth after prolonged missions to space?
Are males actually needed for reproduction? Possibly not, but it is certainly easier with them
Do substances added to cigarettes make them more addictive?
Breast milk is the best nutrition for babies, especially premature babies. Yet, Israel still doesn’t have a breast milk bank
Do ADHD drugs actually work? (mostly yes) Is there a conspiracy to distribute them? (probably not)
Despite its popularity, Chinese medicine does not meet the basic standards of modern science and medicine
The bad news: the causes are unknown. The good news: treatment options are available.
Could cord blood actually treat many diseases in the future? What are the disadvantages? And what are the public repercussions?
הקרינה של מכשירי חשמל וטלפונים סלולריים לא אמורה להזיק. אז למה יש אנשים שטוענים שהם רגישים לה?
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