Haifa University

Army service takes health toll on military women, female relatives of soldiers

Researchers evaluated women serving in the military and female family members of soldiers from between 2006 to 2013, and then compared that to those between 2014 to 2020.

New study into identical twins suggests a possible treatment for people with schizophrenia disorder

Research led by Prof. Shani Stern at the University of Haifa unveils genetic discrepancies in schizophrenia discordant monozygotic twins, offering insights for treatment.

Arab students at Israeli universities facing punitive actions for support of Palestine

Coexistence affairs: “Should the perpetrators of such hate speech be protected by freedom of speech? Should they be allowed to share a classroom with the victims of the atrocities they praise?"

How can investments in education be boosted in Israel's Arab sectors? - opinion

For education to effectively strengthen the nation as a whole, it must be accessible to the entire Israeli population – including its sizable 21% Arab minority.

By NAOMI REINHARZ
03/10/2023

Genetic defects in nerve cells of autistic children develop quickly, Haifa U. finds

The study found a recurrence of this phenomenon among children with autism originating in four different types of genetic mutations.

Jellyfish

Israeli jellyfish experts predict a summer jellyfish-free on Israel's shores

Usually, at this time of the year, huge swarms of jellyfish would have already reached Israel’s beaches, but now, they're almost completely free of them.

Faith leaders unite in Haifa to champion religious diversity amid tensions

The timing of the event is particularly significant, as political strife and surging violence dominate headlines in Israel, while the Middle East conflict continues to present complex challenges.

Israel's judicial reform is concerning, German president says in rare remark

In a rare comment, Germany's Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed 'concern' about the 'restructuring of the rule of law' in Israel.

120 Israeli academics launch petition in support of judicial reform

The initiative was supported by Professor Yisrael Aumann, who spoke at the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee sessions on the reforms.

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