Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have determined that the NMDA receptor (NMDAR) in the brain, long studied primarily for its role in learning and memory, also plays a crucial role in stabilizing brain activity. By setting the “baseline” level for activity in neural networks, the NMDAR helps maintain stable brain function amidst continuous environmental… Read More
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have found that a variant of the TMEM16F protein, caused by a genetic mutation, enhances the spread of Parkinson’s pathology through nerve cells in the brain. The researchers say that their discovery of a new factor in the pathology of Parkinson’s disease may serve as a target for developing… Read More
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at the Shamir Medical Center have demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) improves the condition of PTSD sufferers who have not responded to psychotherapy or psychiatric medications. The researchers say that their unique therapeutic protocol affects the biological brain “wound”… Read More
A new study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History has proven for the first time that bats can navigate in nature over many kilometers using only echolocation without relying on any of their other senses. The researchers say that it’s well-known that bats are equipped with a natural sonar,… Read More
A technological breakthrough by medical researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) enabled the discovery of a cancer mechanism that prevents the immune system from attacking tumors. The researchers were surprised to find that reversing this mechanism stimulates the immune system to fight the cancer cells, even in types of cancer considered resistant to prevailing forms… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) has revealed that the Oriental hornet is the only animal in nature capable of consuming alcohol chronically and in high concentrations with almost no negative effects on their health or lifespan. The research team says, “This is a remarkable animal that shows no signs of intoxication or… Read More
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the National Museum in Copenhagen analyzed 450 pottery vessels made in Tel Hama, a town at the edge of the Ebla Kingdom, one of the most important Syrian kingdoms in the Early Bronze Age (about 4,500 years ago), and found that two-thirds of the pottery vessels were made… Read More
Tel Aviv University (TAU) continues to lead in global entrepreneurship, ranking #7 worldwide and #1 outside the USA in the 2024 Pitchbook Ranking. The achievement is driven by 893 TAU alumni with bachelor’s degrees, who have founded 755 companies over the past decade, raising an impressive $29.8 billion in total capital. The annual Pitchbook Ranking,… Read More