The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/brain-science/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png brain science | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/brain-science/ 32 32 Reducing deep stomach fat can improve your brain function, Israeli scientists find https://www.timesofisrael.com/reducing-deep-stomach-fat-can-improve-your-brain-function-israeli-scientists-find/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:18:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820268 Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Leipzig and Harvard, say visceral fat reduction even for 18 months can decrease cognitive deterioration 5-10 years later

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]]> Israeli researchers find humans and turtles, share key brain function going back 320 million years https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-find-humans-turtles-share-key-brain-function-going-back-320-million-years/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757640 Turtles are able to grasp that the same object seen from different angles is not a different object, an important trait for defense against land-based predators

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]]> New study finds bacteria in brain tumors play ‘surprising’ role in cancer growth https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-study-finds-bacteria-in-brain-tumors-play-surprising-role-in-cancer-growth/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:35:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687878 Scientists at Weizmann Institute, Hebrew University and Houston's Baylor College of Medicine say patients with more bacteria in their brain tumors have 'poorer survival outcomes'

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]]> Type 2 diabetes patients more likely to develop schizophrenia, Israeli researchers find https://www.timesofisrael.com/type-2-diabetes-patients-more-likely-to-develop-schizophrenia-israeli-researchers-find/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:07:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666606 In first study of its kind, scientists in Haifa and New York use health organization data to show that adult-onset diabetes sufferers have a 50% higher risk of schizophrenia late in life

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]]> Eyes don’t lie: Groundbreaking study tracks eye movements to measure memory https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyes-dont-lie-groundbreaking-study-tracks-eye-movements-to-measure-memory/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:03:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649555 Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center's non-verbal memory-testing protocol allows assessment in infants, brain injury victims, severe Alzheimer's patients

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]]> Israeli scientists develop first-ever blood test for early detection of Parkinson’s https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-develop-first-ever-blood-test-for-early-detection-of-parkinsons/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:45:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526621 Hebrew University researchers say their innovative test can find tRNA fragments unique to the neurodegenerative disease before patients even have symptoms

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]]> US Defense Dept. lab finds pattern of brain damage in Navy SEALs who died by suicide https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-defense-dept-lab-finds-pattern-of-brain-damage-in-navy-seals-who-died-by-suicide/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:16:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3322533 Veterans experienced debilitating cognitive issues and mood swings around age 40; damage linked to repeated blast exposure from own weapons

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]]> Invisible traumatic brain injuries in wounded IDF soldiers may have devastating effects https://www.timesofisrael.com/invisible-traumatic-brain-injuries-in-wounded-idf-soldiers-may-have-devastating-effects/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:29:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3260467 Recent immigrant and expert researcher on concussions, Dr. Raquel Gardner leads efforts to raise awareness among colleagues to accurately diagnose and treat patients post-Oct. 7

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]]> Physicist Haim Sompolinsky first Israeli to win largest brain science research prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/physicist-haim-sompolinsky-first-israeli-to-win-largest-brain-science-research-prize/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3238501 Hebrew University and Harvard professor is a pioneer in theoretical and computational neuroscience, which studies the complex circuits and systems that enable our brains to function

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]]> Musk says 1st human patient received Neuralink brain implant https://www.timesofisrael.com/musk-says-1st-human-patient-received-neuralink-brain-implant/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:24:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3212704 Entrepreneur says initial results showing 'promising neuron spike detection' that could be used to operate devices by thinking

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]]> New Israeli study uncovers molecular connection between anxiety and testosterone https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-israeli-study-uncovers-molecular-connection-between-anxiety-and-testosterone/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:20:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3211146 Ben-Gurion University researchers use cutting-edge genetic sequencing to connect the dots between a protein in the brain, low male hormone levels, and mental condition

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]]> Israeli researchers develop noninvasive method to assess iron levels in brain https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-develop-noninvasive-method-to-assess-iron-levels-in-brain/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:05:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3101128 Using MRI images and physical calculations, team led by Hebrew University PhD student gains vital data previously available only via autopsy or tissue sample examinations

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]]> Study shows how brain cells of males and females respond differently to stress https://www.timesofisrael.com/study-shows-how-brain-cells-of-males-and-females-respond-differently-to-stress/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:25:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3071162 Researchers have long recognized variations in how men and women experience depression, anxiety and PTSD; now they are looking at them on the molecular level

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]]> Israeli discovery could help brain block urge for highly addictive fentanyl https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-discovery-could-help-brain-block-urge-for-highly-addictive-fentanyl/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:02:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3040073 In breakthrough that could lead to treatment, Hebrew U researchers learn that turning neurons in claustrum structure on and off causes mice to either binge on the drug or ignore it

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]]> Stimulating the brain during sleep, Tel Aviv team says it’s found key to better memory https://www.timesofisrael.com/stimulating-the-brain-during-sleep-tel-aviv-team-says-its-found-key-to-better-memory/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:27:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3028615 Volunteers in joint study with UCLA did 10% better on recall tests, demonstrating how communication between hippocampus and cerebral cortex helps consolidate memories while asleep

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