Post Donation Category: Research
TAU researchers discover that bats have episodic memory and plan ahead
Researchers at Tel Aviv University tracked free-ranging Egyptian fruit bats from a colony based in the TAU’s I. Meier Segals Garden...
Next-Level Drone Detection Could Enhance Airspace Protection
TAU research introduces smart tagging to identify and track drones in extreme weather conditions
A new development by researchers at the Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University will help identify small...
How Close Are We to Thought-Based Communication?
Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to “speak” using only the power of thought
A scientific breakthrough by researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov...
Will Wearable Tech Transform Neurological Diagnosis?
New study tracks step length for neurological disease and aging
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Ichilov’s Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center led a multidisciplinary international study in which an...
How Did Prehistoric Stone Tools Evolve After Elephants Disappeared?
TAU study identifies tools developed by early humans for butchering fallow deer after elephants disappeared.
A new study from Tel Aviv University identified the earliest appearance worldwide of special stone...
How Does Origami Enhance Bioprinting?
TAU researchers apply the art of origami to advance 3D bioprinting
Researchers at Tel Aviv University relied on principles of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, to develop an original and...
Could Graphene be the Future of Nanoelectronics?
New study offers a breakthrough development that may facilitate the use of graphene nanoribbons in nanoelectronics
An international collaborative study that features researchers from TAU presents a new...
Tel Aviv University Shatters Limits with Self-Repairing Glass
TAU researchers create transparent, self-repairing adhesive glass that forms in contact with water.
Researchers from TAU have created a new type of glass with unique and even contradictory properties,...
Why Did Early Humans Prefer to Hunt Near Water Sources?
Elephant Hunting and Stone Quarries in the Paleolithic Era
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did...
Global Coral Crisis: Deadly Sea Urchin Disease Discovered
TAU Researchers Found the Cause of Sea Urchin Deaths in the Red Sea, Potentially Threatening Coral Reefs Worldwide.
A continuing study from TAU found that the deadly epidemic discovered last year, which...
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Wake-Up Call: Global Warming and Deforestation Threaten Wildlife
A New TAU Study Shows that Global Warming and Deforestation Could Cause Mass Animal Extinctions.
A joint study by TAU and the University of Colorado (CU) states that the combination of global warming and...
Will Existing Drugs Stop Cancer’s Bone Spread?
Existing Meds May Prevent Bone Spread in Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers at TAU developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer patients....
How Do Lightning Storms Affect North Pole Sea Ice?
TAU Research Shows that Lightning Storms are Causing Sea Ice to Melt Faster at the North Pole
A new international study with the participation of researchers from Tel Aviv University found that alongside the...
The Center for Russian Studies at Tel Aviv University has begun its work
The “Chubays Project” at TAU turned out to be scientific, it will deal with the history of Russia to study its future
The Center for Russian Studies (CRS) at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv...
Is the Heaviest Black Hole in Our Galaxy Closer Than We Think?
Gaia Spacecraft Reveals Massive Black Hole in Milky Way
An international team of researchers, with the participation of researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) led by Prof. Tsevi Mazeh, discovered a star...
Heart Disease’s Cancer Link Unveiled
A Recent TAU Study Exposes the Connection Between Heart Disease and Cancer
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a...
Go Fish: Decline in Poleward-Moving Fish
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...