On September 5th, a group of 120 biomedical researchers, educators, clinicians and parent/advocates from Israel's Negev region met in Beersheva for a daylong conference about the latest advances in autism research and treatment in Israel and throughout the world.

Have a sarcastic colleague at your workplace? Take heart, as he/she may be helping (though unknowingly) to bring the best out in you. A new study has found that employees who have to put up with a sarcastic colleague or boss are more creative than those who don’t, reports the Daily Mail.

Israeli researchers have discovered a protein that seems to prevent the growth of pancreatic cancer. The protein could potentially be effective against other aggressive cancers as well.

(Reuters) - Researchers studying autistic toddlers have discovered their brain activity appears to be out of sync at a very early stage -- a finding that sheds light on the biology of the condition and might help in earlier diagnosis.

Having a good peer support system at work may help you live longer than those who lack such backing, according to a new study by Tel Aviv University. This effect of peer support on the risk of mortality was most pronounced among those between 38 and 43.

As children, we read stories about bees which taught us to believe that the stingy creatures are only attracted to the sweet nectar of flowers. It turns out that some types of bees just prefer good old plain fruits and vegetables, which makes them invaluable for farmers.

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a pathway whereby harmful bacteria communicate with each other

Early detection of skin cancer can save millions of lives and an Israeli company has developed a device that could revolutionize accepted modes of diagnosis. [Photo by Miss Pupik]