Science

A major setback when studying cells in the human body is that many methods of researching cell-division kill the cells examined. Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found a way to study the cells without killing them – by making them fluorescent.

First responders like emergency medical technicians, police officers and firefighters are at high risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They are often faced with disaster scenes the rest of us only watch in Hollywood movies.

Many smokers find it hard or even impossible to quit. While the health risks of smoking are well-known, a new study from Tel Aviv University shows that people who reduce the number of cigarette they smoke, rather than quit altogether, can also improve their health.

An Israeli researcher may have found a solution that will revolutionize treatment for people with back problems caused by damaged spinal discs. Dr. Sarit Sivan has invented an injectable material that can repair damaged discs.

The introduction of the tablet computer has brought with it many new ways of assisting people who have difficulty interacting with available means. A joint Israeli-Singaporean project aims to utilize the iPad in order to help autistic children with their everyday lives.

A common negative side-effect of some forms of cancer treatments is damage to the bone marrow, which could be lethal. A new treatment by Israeli company Pluristem just might be the solution to the deadly problem.

Floating on the Yarkon stream, which flows through Israel, is the yellow water lily. Hidden within the petals of this flower is a protein that can improve chemotherapy treatment for cancer, according to Israeli researchers at Ben Gurion University.

Detecting early- stage Alzheimer's disease may be as easy as a simple blood test, a new study at Tel Aviv University suggests. The scientists found that the test may be up to 90 percent accurate in predicting the disease.

Modern psychology has always operated under the assumption that a person must be conscious to solve mathematical problems or understand sentences they're reading. However, a new study conducted at the Hebrew University could change that assumption completely.

Scientists have grown fully functional heart muscles by reprogramming stem cells and skin cells from patients. They found that these reprogrammed cells can “reset” the rhythm of any unhealthy heart tissue that is placed around them.

A study conducted at the Hebrew University found that eating carbs at dinner, while avoiding them the rest of the day, is actually beneficial for obese and diabetic people. The idea came from studies on Muslims during Ramadan, when they fast during the day and eat high-carb meals at night.

Understanding Alzheimer's disease is a difficult task for researchers, as the disease can only be identified with an autopsy. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a technique that studies the disease in the brain cells of fruit flies.

Though a cure for blindness has not yet been found, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered that by using special sensory equipment, called SSDs, the blind could actually "see" their surroundings using a camera that converts a visual feed to an audio one.

Many mammals, such as cats, rabbits and rats, use whiskers to sense their surrounding environment. Even though humans have no whiskers, scientists at the Weizmann Institute have recently learned that you can teach humans to "whisk" with artificial whiskers. The result may help introduce new tools for the blind.

Synthetic biology is an exciting new field being researched in top establishments worldwide. Israeli-American company Genome Compiler has developed software that turns any computer into a genetic engineering lab and allows users to create custom-made microorganisms that can then be ordered online.