Neuroscience
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones were the first to present one of sleep’s core functions.
Israel performs its first brain pacemaker surgery to stop seizures in epilepsy patient
Scientists unveil first draft of atlas of the developing brain
Kim Kardashian’s aneurysm story and the Israeli research racing to help
In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis
At the end of the operation, the neurosurgeon declared that he had never before encountered a patient so calm and at ease during an awake brain surgery.
Parent child bonding scientifically explained by Israeli researchers
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science studied the impact of oxytocin on the attachment behavior of mouse pups.
Renowned trauma expert banned from teaching at Omega Institute over ‘antisemitic comments’
Bessel van der Kolk strayed from his course on trauma and neuroscience to share his political views on a variety of current events, including the war in Gaza.
Training the Brain, Winning the Game with Mind-Controlled Video Games
How Israeli Startup i-BrainTech is Revolutionizing Athlete Recovery and Performance
Surprising Findings in Brain Research
Completely different mechanisms cause damage in males and females with a rare genetic syndrome.
Neuroscientists record dying brain activity, suggesting a replay of life memories
Dr. Zemmar's team observed gamma oscillations involved in memory retrieval just before and after cardiac arrest.
Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation
Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more
Why we struggle to say no: insights from neuropsychologist Alba Cardalda
Cardalda, a Spanish neuropsychologist, has explored the challenges people face in setting boundaries in her book "How to Tell Someone to Go to Hell Politely.
Tel Aviv researchers develop wearable sensor capable of neurological disorder detection
Imagine detecting early signs of neurological disorders just by tracking your steps. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have created a groundbreaking wearable sensor that does exactly that.
Tel Aviv researchers enable artificial speech for paralyzed patients using thought power
Imagine speaking without using your mouth. Tel Aviv University researchers have made this possible for paralyzed individuals through a groundbreaking technology, turning thoughts into words.
Understanding cataracts: Causes, symptoms, and modern treatment options
Cataracts, mainly caused by aging, normally include the symptoms of blurred vision and glare. Surgery is the only effective treatment, replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one.
