Post Donation Category: Research
How Does Global Warming Impact Fish Abundance?
An extensive international study led by researchers from Tel Aviv University found a decline in the abundance of marine fish species that rapidly move toward...
Do Green Environments Help Heart Patients Live Longer?
Grass Is Greener, Lives Are Longer: Nature’s Impact on Heart Patients’ Health.
In a long-term study, unprecedented in its kind and scope, researchers from Tel Aviv University examined the association...
Breaking the MedTech Glass Ceiling
An alumna of TAU’s program for young women entrepreneurs is developing a device that could revolutionize heart disease treatment.
Israel’s reputation as “Startup Nation” is well-deserved, but its tech industry...
Social Workers on the Frontlines
A trauma-focused course offers support and extra training to social workers treating Oct. 7 survivors.
Nearly everyone across Israel has been affected by the brutalities of October 7, whether directly or indirectly....
Do Viruses Have Consciousness?
Bacteria-Targeting Viruses Adapt, Improving their Decision-Making.
Researchers from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at Tel Aviv University have deciphered a novel complex decision-making...
Unlocking Quantum Mysteries with Pendula
Pendulum Experiment Sheds Light on Quantum Mysteries in Topological Materials, Revealing Insights Unreachable by Traditional Methods.
A recent study conducted at Tel Aviv University has devised a large mechanical...
Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?
Not only in Information Technology: Restart Also Works in Chemical Simulations.
A new study from Tel Aviv University discovered that a common practice in Information Technology can also be applied in chemistry....
Bye Bye Birdie: How Will Crows Survive Without Us?
When the Humans Are Away, Do the Crows Still Play?
A new study from Tel Aviv University examined what happens to birds that are accustomed to living around humans, when their habitat is suddenly emptied of the...
Summer Glow: How Sun Exposure Boosts Fertility in Women Ages 30-40
Exposure to The Sun’s UV Radiation May Have a Positive Effect on Fertility in Women Aged 30-40.
A research team from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer investigated seasonal...
Elevate Your Future with TAU’s Pioneering MSc Programs in Engineering
TAU introduces two new English-taught MSc degrees: Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Are you intrigued by the prospect of developing organs on a chip or addressing water contamination challenges?...
Revolutionizing Plant Cloning: Boosting Global Agriculture?
Can better rooting in plant cloning improve crop variety, cost, and climate resilience?
In an extensive and multi-phased international study that lasted for eight years, led by researchers from the School...
Are We Close to Ending Alzheimer’s Memory Loss?
TAU Researchers Successfully Prevent Memory Deterioration in Alzheimer’s in an Animal Model.
In 2022, a team of researchers from the laboratory of Prof. Inna Slutsky from the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences...
How Does Science Make Us Fall in Love?
From ancient spells to smelling like other animals, the lengths we go to for love have always been remarkable.
Are you the sort of person who plans their Valentine’s Day weeks or months in advance with their...
Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?
Not only in Information Technology: restart also works in chemical simulations.
A new study from Tel Aviv University discovered that a common practice in Information Technology can also be applied in chemistry....
Unveiling the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence at Tel Aviv University AI Day 2024
From Cybersecurity to Democracy: Challenges and Innovations in AI Research and Applications.
On February 5, Tel Aviv University brought together key figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for...
A Scientific Breakthrough That Will Help Increase Plant Yields in Dry Conditions
Using CRISPR technology, researchers succeed in growing tomatoes that consume less water without compromising yield.
A new discovery by Tel Aviv University has succeeded in cultivating and characterizing tomato...
New Technology Interprets Archaeological Findings from Biblical Times
Researchers rely on the earth’s magnetic field to verify an event mentioned in the Old Testament.
A breakthrough achieved by researchers from four Israeli universities – Tel Aviv University, The Hebrew...
New Findings About the Early Universe 50 Million Years After the Big Bang
Astronomical breakthrough: The history and contents of the Universe can be determined using radio telescopes on the moon.
A new research study from Tel Aviv University has predicted for the first time the groundbreaking...
Impact of the Constitutional Overhaul on National Resilience in Israel
Rise in national resilience of coalition supporters vs. steep decline among supporters of the opposition.
A joint study by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Tel-Hai Academic College demonstrates scientifically...
Destroying Cancer: new drug delivery system containing RNA therapy can target cancer cells in bone marrow
Researchers from Tel Aviv University develop nanoparticles containg RNA molecules, similar to those used in the COVID-19 vaccine, that inhibit the ability of cancer cells to divide.
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
Stress Makes Vaccines Less Effective
Researchers at Tel Aviv University find correlation between behavioral stress and vaccine effectiveness.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University demonstrated for the first time that there is a significant link...
Unearthing Ancient Intelligence
Early humans in Israel’s Hula Valley invested in systematic procurement of raw materials hundreds of thousands of years ago – much earlier than previously assumed.
A new study from Tel Aviv University...
Researchers Produce Highly Efficient, Low-cost “Green” Hydrogen
Initial hope for mass production of green hydrogen, which will dramatically reduce global CO2 emissions.
Tel Aviv University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully producing...
Researchers Induce Cancer Cell “Suicide”
Tel Aviv University’s breakthrough study unleashes self-produced toxin, targeting and eliminating cancer cells with impressive results.
For the first time in the world: researchers at Tel Aviv University...
Metabolomics – A New Frontier in Preventive Medicine
Tel Aviv University’s new Metabolite Medicine Division at the BLAVATNIK Center for Drug Discovery poised to revolutionize the field.
Even the simplest blood tests of today – which monitor about 20...
Older Bats do Suffer from Age-related Hearing Loss
Recent study challenges the prevailing belief that bats are immune to age-related hearing loss, suggesting the existence of unique adaptations that may slow down the deterioration process.
A new study from...
One Third of Normal-Weight Individuals are Obese
Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that the widely used Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement is less sensitive to define obesity than we thought.
Researchers from the School of Public Health at Tel Aviv...
Operation Guardian of the Walls: Women, Young People and Residents of the South Paid the Heaviest Price
Smartwatches prove that residents of the south suffered significantly more harm than the rest of the population.
During Operation Guardian of the Walls, which took place in May 2021, researchers from Tel...
Due to Climate Change, More Animals will Become Extinct Outside of Nature Reserves than Within Them
According to int’l study surveying more than 14,000 species of amphibians and reptiles.
A new international study has found that amphibians and reptiles inhabiting the world’s nature reserves, or Protected...
From a Dark Bunker in Ukraine to Graduation Ceremony at Tel Aviv University
Kirill Drik’s remarkable journey towards a Master’s Degree amidst war.
Kirill Drik, a master’s degree student at Tel Aviv University’s School of Political Science, Government, and...
Discovery May Lead to Personalized Medicine for Infectious Diseases
Tel Aviv University researchers open new doors for applying personalized medicine to infectious diseases, moving beyond cancer and Alzheimer’s.
In the world of healthcare, personalized medicine has...
Tel Aviv University 1st in Israel in QS World University Ranking 2024
International ranking evaluates top 1,500 universities worldwide.
Tel Aviv University has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the first position among Israeli universities in the highly esteemed QS World...
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Developmental Epilepsy in Children
Advancing treatment and improving quality of life.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University, among other institutions, have developed an innovative gene therapy that may help children suffering from Dravet syndrome...
Prof. Isaac P. Witz Honored with 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research
Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for his groundbreaking scientific contributions.
An Impressive achievement: Professor Isaac P. Witz from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer...
The Secret Sauce of Academic Growth
Post-doc researchers propel cross-pollination of ideas around the globe.
How do universities worldwide expand academic ties, develop new research approaches, and tap into emerging ideas? One of the best...
Tel Aviv University and the Sackler Family Agreed to Remove the Name Sackler from the Faculty of Medicine
A joint announcement on behalf of Tel Aviv University and the Sackler family.
For the last 50 years, the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University has proudly borne the Sackler family name.
In a continuing...
A Step Closer to Beating Melanoma?
New study reveals critical insights in fight against skin cancer.
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center reveals how melanoma cancer cells affect their close environment...
The Life-to-Death Digital Continuum
What happens to your Facebook profile when you pass away?
The fate of our profiles and data which remain online after we die, or our digital remains, is of increasing importance as we live more of our lives...
Imagining the Future Patient
Biomedical and technological progress is at the tipping point of transforming medicine into a more precise, proactive science capable of defeating human disease.
The 21st century is revolutionizing our...
New Treatment Reduces ADHD Symptoms in 1 out of 3 Students
CPAT, a groundbreaking Tel Aviv University development, offers promising results with sustained improvement months after treatment.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common...
“Hope Is Like the Air We Breathe”
The role of hope in supporting mental health.
The role of hope in supporting mental health is not sufficiently understood among relevant professionals, according to Dr. Dorit Redlich Amirav of TAU’s Department...
The Power of Sleep
New study reveals that brain’s coordination between hippocampus and cortex during sleep boosts memory consolidation, offering hope for people with memory impairments.
While a good night’s sleep...
CRISPR Unveils Plant Gene Potential
Breakthrough method revolutionizes agricultural crop improvement for enhanced properties.
Since the agricultural revolution, mankind has strived to enhance plant varieties through genetic diversity. However,...
New Studies Expose Coral Reef Crisis in Eilat
Deadly epidemic killed all the black sea urchins in the Gulf of Eilat, placing coral reefs at risk.
Recent, unsettling studies conducted by Tel Aviv University have unveiled a deadly epidemic responsible...
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research.
The Institute for Integrative Psychedelic Research (IPR-TLV) was inaugurated recently at Tel Aviv University. The Institute’s primary focus...
Prof. Yosef Shiloh Elected as International Member of US National Academy of Sciences
Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for pioneering cancer research and advocacy for rare genetic disorders.
Professor Emeritus Yosef Shiloh from TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine was...
Empowering Israeli-Arab Students in Humanities
Inauguration of the Cohn Program for Israeli-Arab Inclusion in the Humanities at Tel Aviv University.
The Cohn Family in collaboration with The Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities and the Commission...
Google and Tel Aviv University Launch New AI and Data Science Research Program
Three-Year Program Focused on AI for Sustainability and Education.
Google and Tel Aviv University are continuing their ongoing collaboration and launched a new three-year program for the promotion of Artificial...
“Stay Close to Them, but Avoid Clinging to Them”
TAU professor and early childhood expert on how to help children feel secure in times of conflict.
During difficult and stressful times, children are particularly reliant on adult presence and support. They...
International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties
International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties.
A new study led by the paleogenetic laboratory of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University...
Tel Aviv University Researchers Present New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Using RNA-based nanodrugs the researchers achieve 80% survival rate in lab models.
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive...
Jack Ma joins Tel Aviv University as Visiting Professor
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Jack Ma, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, will join the University as a Visiting Professor.
Mr. Jack Ma, who holds an Honorary Doctorate from Tel Aviv University,...
Bats Get “Pregnancy Brain” Too
New study finds that pregnancy affects bats’ sensing capabilities.
“Pregnancy brain” – sometimes called “brain fog” or “mommy brain” – refers to a pregnant woman’s...
Haredi Jews – The Main Target of Antisemitic Assaults
The Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide – 2022.
On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, The Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University published its 22nd annual Antisemitism...
Drug-Free Alternative for People with Social Anxiety
Technology-driven treatment found to be as effective as psychiatric medications.
A new clinical trial conducted at Tel Aviv University has demonstrated an effective technology-driven alternative to psychiatric...
“Family Smoking” on The Porch
Six out of ten children whose parents restrict their smoking to the porch are at risk for being harmed by tobacco smoke.
Many parents think that they are protecting their children by smoking on the porch...
Plants Emit Sounds – Especially When Stressed
In a world first, Tel Aviv University researchers record and analyze sounds distinctly emitted by plants.
Do you talk to your plants? While you may not be able to hear them, yaour plants could very well be...
Tiny Robot Navigates in Physiological Environment and Captures Targeted Damaged Cells
Meet the hybrid micro-robot: innovative technology only 10 microns across.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a hybrid micro-robot, the size of a single biological cell (about 10 microns across),...
Hyperbaric Treatment More Effective than Medicines for Fibromyalgia Caused by Head Injury
Researchers say “results were dramatic” for patients who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University compared treatment with a dedicated protocol of hyperbaric oxygen...
“Super Seaweed” Produces Natural Health Compounds and Medicine from the Sea
New Israeli technology could lead to anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antibiotic treatments.
After developing an innovative technology that enables the growth of seaweed enriched...
World’s First mRNA Vaccine Against Deadly Bacteria
Israeli researchers develop vaccine that is 100% effective against bacteria lethal to humans.
For the first time worldwide, a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological...
Do We Need ‘Junk DNA’?
Researchers offer possible reason why neutral sequences in the genome of living creatures continue to exist millions of years later.
A new model developed at Tel Aviv University offers a possible solution...
Conquering the Wall of Fear
For Periphery Scholar Yakir Mazuz, studying at TAU is a dream come true
TAU student Yakir Mazuz had a decisive experience while working at a hotel as a teenager. “I was exposed to the harsh reality of Israel’s...
New Snake Family Identified
As far as researchers are aware the Micrelapidae family includes only three species, one in Israel and neighboring countries, and two in East Africa.
An extensive international study identified a new family...
Munich Philharmonic Names Lahav Shani its Next Chief Conductor
The 34-year-old Israeli musician and Tel Aviv University alumnus adds another top-notch orchestra to his portfolio.
Lahav Shani, Music Director with the Israel Philharmonic since 2020 and alumnus of Tel Aviv...
Researchers Discover Mechanism that Facilitates Formation of Brain Metastases
Findings could help predict metastatic recurrence in the brain and a worse prognosis.
Brain metastases are one of the deadliest forms of cancer metastasis, with grave survival rates of less than one year...
Prestigious Grant from the European Innovation Council Awarded to Tel Aviv University’s Research Team
Dr. Iftach Nachman from the Faculty of Life Sciences leads the Israeli research team, as part of an international consortium.
The European Innovation Council Pathfinder Challenges program announced a 4.95M Euro...
Prof. Dan Peer Appointed as Member of the Prestigious American National Academy of Engineering
In recognition of his groundbreaking research developing unique strategies for delivering RNA molecules.
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the three National Academies in the USA (Sciences,...
First Satellite Observatory for Quantum Optical Communication in Israel
Tel Aviv University’s observatory is among the most advanced in the world.
Tel Aviv University establishes the first satellite observatory for quantum optical communication
The Center for Quantum...
Does a Food Sharing Economy Benefit the Environment?
According to researchers it depends on how the saved money is spent.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben Gurion University explored the true benefit of the so-called “digital food sharing economy”:...
Light Pollution is Killing Desert Rodents
New study shows that artificial light at night can be harmful to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.
A new study from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology tested the impact of prolonged low-intensity...
Three Tel Aviv University Researchers Awarded the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) grants
Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, Prof. Raja Giryes and Prof. Eilon Shani receive the prestigious grants from the European Research Council.
The European Research Council (ERC) recently announced the recipients...
Researchers Identify A New Genetic Risk Factor for Age-related Eye Disease
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University identified a new genetic risk factor for the complex eye disease AMD (Age-related...
Five Tel Aviv University Researchers Win Prestigious ERC Grants
The purpose of the grant is to enable researchers to fulfill their research goals, build research teams and promote fruitful collaborations.
The European Research Council (ERC) recently announced the winners...
Do You Have a Rightist or a Leftist Brain?
Political orientation can be predicted by measuring brain activation while watching campaign-ads.
A first-of-its-kind study scanned the brains of dozens of politically involved participants while they watched...
People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity
Findings contradict prevalent belief that people on the autism spectrum are ‘indifferent to pain’.
A new study examined the pain perception among people with autism and found that they experience...
Researchers Uncover New Factors Linked to Williams Syndrome
Findings may contribute to development of treatments to enable normal expression of genes essential for brain development in people suffering from the syndrome.
Williams syndrome is a relatively rare, multisystem...
Robot, Can You Smell This?
In a scientific first, a robot can “smell” using a biological sensor.
After having developed a robot that hears through the ear of a locust, researchers from Tel Aviv University have succeeded in equipping...
Lessons in Tolerance and DNA Extraction in Tel Aviv University’s Medical Labs
High school students on the autism spectrum were integrated for a whole semester in the research laboratories of TAU’s Faculty of Medicine.
A hugely successful pilot project was concluded in Tel Aviv University’s Sackler...
Medical Clowns – No Laughing Matter
Israeli researchers find that medical clowns contribute significantly to the achievement of medical therapeutic goals.
You see them stroll around in the hospitals’ toughest wards with their red noses,...
Tel Aviv University’s First MedTech Hackathon Sets a High Bar
200 students from six different disciplines find practical solutions to burning challenges in Israeli medicine.
TAU’s first competition for medical innovation ended last weekend (January 11-13) with...
First Israeli Nanosatellite Designed to Communicate from Space with Optical Ground Station
TAU-SAT3 was successfully launched yesterday. The researchers: “An important step toward demonstrating reliable quantum communication”.
A new technological achievement for Tel Aviv University:...
Researchers use Smartwatches to Measure Safety of COVID Vaccine
Tel Aviv University researchers monitored the physiological data of close to 5,000 Israelis over two years.
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tel Aviv University equipped close to 5,000 Israelis...
Researchers Identify 100,000 New Types of Viruses
Tel Aviv University researchers successfully identify new viruses, even specify which organisms they are likely to attack.
A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study has discovered about 100,000 new types...
“Requiem for a Whale” Won Best Student Film Award at the IDA Documentary Awards Ceremony
Ido Weisman’s short documentary film won the award at the world’s most prestigious event dedicated to the documentary genre.
“Requiem for a Whale”, a short documentary...
Starting from Scratch at TAU’s Lowy International School
MBA student Tim Kogan is starting his career anew in Israel after leaving Ukraine
Tim Kogan is a new oleh from the now-war-ravaged town of Donetsk, Ukraine, attending TAU’s Sofaer Global MBA program thanks to...
Could a Drone Save Bats from the Terror of Wind Turbine Blades?
Israeli researchers developed innovative device designed to prevent harm caused to flying animals, in particular bats.
Every year, wind turbines around the world kill millions of bats and other flying animals...
Breakthrough in the Field of Controlled Drug Delivery
Tel Aviv University researchers develop new technology for efficient encapsulation and release of biomaterials.
In a world first, researchers found a way to control the encapsulation and release of molecules...
“A True Chance to Follow My Dream”
A TAU scholarship student perseveres during tough times on her way to becoming a doctor
When Weaam Asli, a recent Tel Aviv University biology graduate, was in her second year of studies she almost dropped out....
Men Engage in “Chivalrous Sexism” when Donating to Women in Need
New study finds that men are less willing to help women if the help will empower them.
A new study by Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Universities reveals a phenomenon of “chivalrous sexism” towards women...
Plastic Additives Harm Corals’ Reproductive Processes
Tel Aviv University researchers examined four chemical additives that are used in consumer products, including food packaging, toys, medical devices, and adhesives.
A new study by Tel Aviv University and...
Common Medications May Reduce Risk of Metastases after Colon and Rectal Cancer
Existing drugs to prevent anxiety, stress reactions and inflammation reduced the risk of the spread of cancer metastases after surgery to remove a colon tumor by tens of percent.
Although surgery to remove...
The Superpowers of the Female Locust
She can stretch up to 2-3 times her original length when laying eggs in the ground, without causing irreparable damage.
Every mother will do anything to know that her offspring are in a safe place. The female...
TAU Students Continue to Work on Solving the Water Crisis in Northern Tanzania
The delegation “Africa Group, Engineers Without Borders Israel – Tel Aviv” went to Tanzania during the country’s worst droughts in history
Tel Aviv University students from The Iby and Aladar...
Researchers Characterize Earliest Galaxies in the Universe
First-of-its-kind study sheds light on epoch of the first stars, 200M years after the Big Bang.
An international team of astrophysicists, including Prof. Rennan Barkana from Tel Aviv University’s...
At the Vanguard of Global Brain Research
Canadian Larry and Judy Tanenbaum Family Foundation supports TAU post-doc fellowships in neuroscienc.
When Dr. Tomer Langberg, a fresh Ph.D. graduate in neuroscience from the University of California, Berkeley,...
Are Today’s Gynecologists Ignoring Women’s Health Issues?
Women’s health and wellbeing receive little attention compared to childbirth and reproduction, both in research and in clinic.
A new preliminary study from Tel Aviv University reveals that due to masculine...
Will COP27 Change the World Order?
Our researchers went to Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and returned with new insights.
The annual international climate conference held on November 6-20 was attended by world...
Mobilizing for Efficient Climate Action
Tel Aviv University leads Israeli collaboration with international research organization, IIASA.
For efficient climate action – aiming to reduce human footprints, enhancing the resilience of natural and socioeconomic...
Removal of Cancerous Tumors Without Surgery
New technology from Tel Aviv University, combining ultrasound and nanobubbles, destroys tumors, eliminating need for invasive treatments.
A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University makes it possible...