Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Body language, not facial expressions, broadcasts what's happening to us
If you think that you can judge by examining someone's facial expressions if he has just hit the jackpot in the lottery or lost everything in the stock market—think again. Researchers at the Hebrew University ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 29, 2012 |
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Researchers identify genetic systems disrupted in autistic brain
Autism has a strong genetic basis, but so far efforts to identify the responsible genes have had mixed results. The reason for this is that autism is influenced by many different genes, and different genes are involved in ...
Genetics
May 01, 2012 |
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Carefully scheduled high-fat diet resets metabolism and prevents obesity
(Medical Xpress)—New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that a carefully scheduled high-fat diet can lead to a reduction in body weight and a unique metabolism in which ingested fats ...
Overweight and Obesity
Sep 12, 2012 |
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Researchers demonstrate why DNA breaks down in cancer cells
Damage to normal DNA is a hallmark of cancer cells. Although it had previously been known that damage to normal cells is caused by stress to their DNA replication when cancerous cells invade, the molecular basis for this ...
Cancer
May 03, 2011 |
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Scientists show for first time how early human embryo acquires its shape
How is it that a disc-like cluster of cells transforms within the first month of pregnancy into an elongated embryo? This mechanism is a mystery that man has tried to unravel for millennia.
Medical research
Jul 19, 2011 |
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Multi-functional anti-inflammatory/anti-allergic developed
A synthetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic family of drugs to combat a variety of illnesses while avoiding detrimental side effects has been developed by a Hebrew University of Jerusalem researcher.
Inflammatory disorders
Sep 06, 2012 |
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Activating the 'mind's eye': Scientists teach blind to read, recognize objects with sounds (w/ Video)
Common wisdom has it that if the visual cortex in the brain is deprived of visual information in early infanthood, it may never develop properly its functional specialization, making sight restoration later ...
Neuroscience
Nov 07, 2012 |
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Key signal that prompts production of insulin-producing beta cells points way toward diabetes cure
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified the key signal that prompts production of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas -- a breakthrough discovery that may ultimately help ...
Medical research
Sep 12, 2011 |
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Innovative approach successfully maps susceptibility to type 2 diabetes
Research carried out at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has provided the first proof of molecular risk factors leading to type 2 diabetes, providing an “early warning” sign that could lead to new approaches ...
Genetics
Dec 28, 2011 |
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Researchers probe the enigma of healing element that is also the enemy
The same factor in our immune system that is instrumental in enabling us to fight off severe and dangerous inflammatory ailments is also a player in doing the opposite at a later stage, causing the suppression of our immune ...
Immunology
Apr 03, 2013 |
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New research distinguishes roles of conscious and subconscious awareness
What distinguishes information processing with conscious awareness from processing occurring without awareness? And, is there any role for conscious awareness in information processing, or is it just a byproduct, like the ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 30, 2011 |
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New pre-meal dietary supplement can overcome fat and sugar problems
A little bitter with a little sweet, in the form of a nano-complex dietary supplement taken before meals, can result in a substantial reduction of fat and sugar absorption in the body, Hebrew University of ...
Medical research
May 23, 2011 |
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Mechanism for invasion of tumorous cells discovered
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a previously unknown mechanism whereby tumor cells invade normal tissues, spreading cancer through various organs.
Cancer
Apr 11, 2011 |
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Researchers discover path to blocking fatal toxins
A team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem says it has found a way to block a group of fatal bacterial toxins that have to date resisted all attempts to arrest them through the use of conventional drugs.
Medical research
Sep 13, 2011 |
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Cell proliferation is a key factor in degenerative diseases and cancers
(Medical Xpress)—A newly-engineered strain of mice whose dividing cells express a fluorescent protein could open the door to new methods of regulating cell proliferation in humans. Cell proliferation plays ...
Medical research
Nov 28, 2012 |
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