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Man hospitalized with brain-eating amoeba

Health Ministry says the man was diagnosed with a brain infection caused by the deady amoeba Naegleria fowleri which he likely contracted at the Sea of Galilee

Adir Yanko | 07.04.24

The fat droplets of alzheimer's disease

A new study enhances our understanding of the significance of fat droplets, the third hallmark associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.29.24

The origami of the brain’s enigmatic fold

An unusual brain fold appears in only 30-60% of the population and is associated with emotional and mental traits, as well as with the timing of onset of dementia

Dr. Adi Yaniv/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.22.24

New research discovers 'delicate balance' in brains of humans, mice, fruit flies

Scientists have identified components of neurons that align with materials undergoing a phase shift

Ynetnews | 06.18.24

Ultrasound technology, familiar to many as a safe imaging tool, for example in prenatal tests, ultrasound probe

Harnessing sound waves to alleviate pain: Targeting the brain

A new study proposes the use of focused ultrasound waves targeted at the brain as a novel method to alleviate pain

Oryan Zacks | 06.01.24

In blindsight, information bypasses full visual processing in the brain cortex and is transferred directly to the amygdala. The information pathway from the eyes to the visual cortex in the brain

They say that the brain is…

The true differences between the right and the left brain, link between brain size and intelligence and what percentage of the brain do we really use? Six common mistakes regarding the organ hiding in our skulls

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 05.04.24

Many IDF wounded experience concussions, study finds

Neurological researchers say 60% of war casualties in rehabilitation experience various degrees of brain injuries, as some never even make it to hospitals, faced with a range of symptoms for months

Adir Yanko | 03.27.24

Many studies, even those that claim to be neutral, are conducted almost exclusively on male brains. Illustration of brain activity of a man and a woman

Female vs. male brain - gender gap in brain health and research

Research in the field of brain health is mainly focused on men and tends to overlook women and their unique characteristics; why isn’t it enough to only study men?

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 03.20.24

The ability to rapidly determine the number of items appears at a young age, and appears to be universal. A child counts using his fingers

How does the brain count?

How many apples are hanging from the tree? Our brain can provide an immediate answer—but beyond ‘four’ the response typically becomes ‘a lot’

Davidson Institute of Science | 03.01.24

Falling head over heels: Exploring brain injuries

The human brain is a fascinating organ, and a damaged brain can be equally intriguing; what can we learn from head injuries?

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 09.17.23

Extreme heat may damage brain function in adults, research shows

A 12-year study found a link between extreme heat waves and decreased brain function, especially in adults from disadvantaged populations; Israeli experts: there is evidence that heat damages many processes in the brain, it is important to keep a cool environment

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.17.23

Shocking: Medical start-up sharpens senses with electricity

New York-based neurotechnology company cooperates with Israel's Technion Institute to develop patch delivering electric shock to brain and improving its performance; our reporter tries it out

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.07.23

Naps slow brain shrinkage, study finds

UK University College London's research indicates napping slows brain aging, and may protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases

Ishay Shnerb | 07.02.23

המין Protathlitis cinctorrensis כשבסמוך אליו נמצאים שני זאורופודים ואיגואנודון

Brainwash: What is the Cretaceous?

What is visceral fat? What's special about a flamingo? And how many moons does Saturn have? A challenging scientific trivia

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.23.23

Thinking inside of box: Unlocking the brain

The interplay and balance between different systems in our brain enable us to solve riddles in an original and creative way; Can you solve the riddle presented inside without looking at the answer

Dr. Adi Yaniv, Ofir Kuperman: Davidson Institute of Science | 06.02.23

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