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.”

Two 'Likweli' monkeys of a newly-identified species of Colobus monkey, discovered in Lomami National Park, sit on a tree branch, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in this undated handout image.
Employees work during a visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 2, 2026.

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen

Prof. Natan T. Shaked of the School of Biomedical Engineering

New Tel Aviv University imaging method could improve IVF sperm selection

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Israel Academy awards fourteen Adams Fellowships to outstanding doctoral researchers


Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests

Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.


Hebrew University plant experts discover problems in melon health

Hebrew University plant experts discover problems of bacterial fruit blotch and its impact on watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and other melon crops’ health.

 AopW1 co-localizes with plant endosomes in the plant cell.

Israeli scientists first to document scorpions 'hitching a ride'

They said this unique behavior sheds light on the intricate relationships of myrmecophile arachnids.

 Nannowithius wahrmani

Chest pain medicine and Viagra could be a deadly combination - study

These medications are contraindicated but are often prescribed together

 Disappointed man.

Scientific breakthrough in the study of neurological disorders

Tel Aviv University researchers make discovery that one of the deleted genes linked to Williams syndrome is responsible for mitochondrial function and regulation in the brain’s nerve cells.

 The brain (illustrative).

Ancient European DNA reveals surprising multiple sclerosis origins

The findings stemmed from research involving ancient DNA sequenced from 1,664 people from various sites across Western Europe adn Asia.

 DNA, where genetics live. (Illustrative).

Is Fitspresso FDA approved? coffee loophole diet to lose weight consumer reports real or scam?


Inactive children suffer the consequences later in life, study finds

Dr. Agbaje suggests, “Engaging in light physical activity for 3-4 hours/day may be an effective way to reduce high cholesterol and avoid heart health issues later in life.”

Fitness

Ukraine has lost 20% of all scientists, research capacity due to Russia War

The study showed that Ukrainian scientists are getting more and more disconnected from the Ukrainian scientific community, proving dangerous for the future of Ukraine and Ukrainian research.

 A man places flowers at the coffin during the funeral of Dmitry Menshikov, a mercenary for the private Russian military company Wagner Group, killed during the military conflict in Ukraine, in the Alley of Heroes at a cemetery in Saint Petersburg, Russia December 24, 2022.

Giant asteroid passes close to Earth, potential danger averted

A massive asteroid, approximately 1 kilometer in diameter, approached within 5.5 million kilometers of Earth.

 Asteroid near Earth