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Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, left, and Prof. Uri Ben-David of the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University. (Courtesy/Tel Aviv University)
February 10, 2026, 6:37 pm
Israeli researchers uncover key to why breast cancer spreads to brain and turns deadly
Tel Aviv University scientists say abnormal chromosomes help breast cancer to metastasize to the brain; study could help develop drugs and aid in early detection, treatment
By Diana Bletter
A bacterial cell (elongated shape in the center) inside a glioblastoma tumor cell, as seen through an electron microscope. The black dots within the bacterium are engineered antibodies carrying gold particles that bind specifically to a component found only in bacterial cell envelopes and not in human cells. (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science)
November 14, 2025, 6:35 pm
New study finds bacteria in brain tumors play ‘surprising’ role in cancer growth
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’
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: A woman undergoing an MRI scan (Povozniuk via iStock by Getty Images)
September 20, 2023, 6:05 pm
Israeli researchers develop noninvasive method to assess iron levels in brain
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
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Hadassah Medical Center staff assist a head and neck cancer clinical trial patient before she undergoes proton therapy by the P-Cure, Modiin Israel, April 2023. (Courtesy of P-Cure)
May 18, 2023, 10:12 am
Proton therapy, touted as cancer killer without side effects, set for Israel debut
Hadassah Medical Center partners with Israeli company P-Cure in study comparing treatment with traditional X-ray radiation; Ichilov inks deal for first proton therapy center
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative: A human brain with a cancerous growth. (Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen; iStock by Getty Images)
September 20, 2022, 11:38 pm
Israeli discovery may help fight risk of skin cancer triggering brain tumors
No human testing yet, but scientists say they’ve identified, and figured out how to fight, proteins that prompt brain cells to go rogue and lead to secondary growths
By Nathan Jeffay
Tel Aviv University brain immunologist Prof. Lior Mayo (courtesy of Tel Aviv University)
September 1, 2022, 1:31 pm
Brain tumors vanish in mice after Israeli study finds and destroys ‘power source’
Work starting on human drug after researchers discover specific brain cells are giving glioblastoma tumors energy and, when removed, tumors wither
By Nathan Jeffay
3D illustration of the immune cells neutrophils (iStock via Getty Images)
October 5, 2021, 6:11 am
Israelis discover ‘traitor’ immune cells that first fight, then aid brain cancer
White blood cells initially combat brain cancer, but then ‘guard’ tumor and help it grow; Tel Aviv U. scientists behind finding believe discovery will lead to better treatments
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustration for demonstration of 3D printing of a tumor in a brain microenvironment according to a computed 3D model. (Tel Aviv University)
August 18, 2021, 11:56 pm
Israeli researchers tout ‘breakthrough’ 3D bioprints of active tumor
Scientists at Tel Aviv University boast development of technology will help find optimal treatments for each tumor and accelerate future treatments
By ToI Staff and Nathan Jeffay
Chemotherapy is administered to a cancer patient. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
June 15, 2021, 6:49 pm
Aging gene may make brain cancer chemo-proof for some, Israeli study shows
Finding solves the mystery of why older people often fare worse in treatment for glioblastoma, and opens new treatment target, say Ben Gurion University scientists
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustration of a brain tumor caused by glioblastoma (peterschreiber.media via iStock by Getty Images)
April 11, 2021, 3:10 pm
Israeli scientists stop brain tumors in mice, say could cure a deadly cancer
Glioblastoma in rodents, and in human cells in a lab model, blocked by compound that researchers see as ‘paving the way for a new therapy’ for deadliest brain cancer
By Nathan Jeffay
Yehudah Haber in an undated photo from his army days. (courtesy Yehudah Haber)
January 6, 2019, 5:52 pm
Cancer patient sues Health Ministry over slashed marijuana prescriptions
Medical cannabis halted growth of Yehudah Haber’s malignant brain tumor, but the Health Ministry, against advice of 4 doctors, has reduced his dosage by 60%
By Melanie Lidman
Senator John McCain arrives at Capitol Hill in Washington, July 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Marti)
August 24, 2018, 9:22 pm
McCain stopping medical treatment for his brain cancer
Family says veteran US senator and war hero has chosen to discontinue treatment for aggressively spreading disease ‘with his usual strength of will’
By AP
Illustrative: A man talking on a cellphone. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
February 5, 2018, 3:22 am
Cancer from cellphones? New studies say no need to hang up
Latest research finds no hard evidence linking phone use to brain tumors; researchers says safe to speak with device next to ear
By Seth Borenstein and LAURAN NEERGAARD
In this July 11, 2017, file photo arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 11, 2017. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
July 20, 2017, 4:40 am
Senator John McCain diagnosed with brain tumor
Former presidential candidate, 80, weighing treatment options after aggressive tumor found during removal of blood clot
By Donna Cassata
Prof. Molly Shoichet oversees research by PhD candidates and post-doctorate researchers, but encourages their creativity. (Dana Wachter/Times of Israel)
June 8, 2017, 5:31 am
In this lab, researchers work to reverse degenerative disease — and gender discrimination
Jewish Canadian Prof. Molly Shoichet strives to cure cancer and fight blindness — with a record number of female scientists
By Dana Wachter
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