A new Tel Aviv University (TAU) study rejects assertions that the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak was in bats. According to the study, bats have a highly effective immune system that enables them to deal relatively easily with viruses considered lethal for other mammals. The study was led by Dr. Maya Weinberg from the laboratory… Read More
A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) has demonstrated that antibodies isolated from the immune system of recovered COVID-19 patients are effective in neutralizing all known strains of the virus, including the Delta and the Omicron variants. According to the researchers, this discovery may eliminate the need for repeated booster vaccinations and strengthen… Read More
A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University (TAU) suggests a new approach that effectively eradicates glioblastoma, a highly lethal type of brain cancer. The researchers achieved the outcome using a method they developed based on their discovery of two critical mechanisms in the brain that support tumor growth and survival: one protects cancer cells from… Read More
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have developed a method that employs musical tests and a portable instrument for measuring brain activity to detect cognitive decline in old age. According to the researchers, the method, which is based on the measurement of 15 minutes of electrical activity in the brain while performing simple musical tasks,… Read More
A scientific breakthrough from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Haifa University may facilitate speedy, objective, and accurate diagnosis of people suffering from PTSD using saliva samples. As part of the study, the researchers characterized the psychological, social, and medical conditions of about 200 participants while collecting saliva samples from them. The findings show a typical… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) identifies risks in the use of CRISPR therapeutics, the innovative, Nobel-prize-winning method that involves cleaving and editing DNA, already employed for the treatment of conditions like cancer, liver and intestinal diseases, and genetic syndromes. The researchers detected a loss of genetic material in up to 10% of… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) found a promising treatment for long-term COVID-19 symptoms based on advanced Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). The study is the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate a real solution for long COVID. Patients exposed to an intensive protocol of HBOT treatments showed significant improvement compared to a control… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) reveals that exposure to the sun increases appetite in males but not in females. Conducted on lab models, the study unravels the differences between males and females in the activation of the metabolic mechanism. The groundbreaking study was led by Professor Carmit Levy and PhD student Shivang… Read More