Genetics

Study sheds light on the immune system's evolution

An article published by Technion researchers in Nature presents new insights about the evolution of the immune system. The team's findings highlight the modularity and flexibility of the evolution of immunity.

Medications

Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness

There are many drugs that anesthesiologists can use to induce unconsciousness in patients. Exactly how these drugs cause the brain to lose consciousness has been a longstanding question, but MIT neuroscientists have now answered ...