Scientific Research
New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC
An FAU statement described the monkey as “draped in glossy black fur with cape-like shoulders, a long sweeping tail and a vivid orange-cream patch around the mouth and nose.”
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
New Tel Aviv University imaging method could improve IVF sperm selection
Israel Academy awards fourteen Adams Fellowships to outstanding doctoral researchers
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon: Influencing the fate of millions with muscular dystrophy
JCT’s Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon shares his experience on Israel’s pharmaceutical committee.
Hebrew University decodes mRNA’s role in embryo formation using zebrafish - study
Senior author Rabani commented, “Our work opens up new avenues for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cell fate determination during embryonic development.”
Beersheba team creates treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread in the body
The developed technology was recently licensed to a biomedical company (Vaxil Biotherapeutics) for further clinical development.
Easter Island inhabitants had contact with South America over a thousand years ago, study finds
A new study published earlier this week identified breadfruit and other South American crops introduced to an early settlement on Easter Island.
Study finds that your pet pooch can help relieve stress and improve concentration
EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog.
Men get it too: Breakthrough in diagnosing and treating male breast cancer
While detecting breast cancer in women is routinely covered, a breakthrough in research has deciphered the male breast cancer genome, possibly leading to faster diagnosis and treatment for men.
Why do humans procrastinate - and how can we stop?
Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation or emotional energy for effective self-control was linked to students procrastinating.
Gossip 'isn't always a bad thing,' argue US professors
Jewish law regards slandering others as a huge sin – but US professors argue that rumor mongering has its upsides, too.
Saliva tests developed by the US and Taiwan successful in detecting breast cancer
In a medical breakthrough, a team of researchers from the US and Taiwan collaborated to develop a saliva test that can detect breast cancer efficiently and effectively
Yale biologist: Ovarian tissue freezing could prevent menopause, possibly forever
Delaying menopause with ovarian cryopreservation also may confer certain health benefits associated with a later menopausal age.
