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Israeli NeuroAI startup Hemispheric builds an AI model to decipher the language of the brain. (Courtesy of David Garb)
August 5, 2026, 3:34 am
Israeli startup looks to harness AI to decode the ‘language’ of the brain
Hemispheric says its AI model, trained on EEG data from 100,000 people, can translate a brain’s electrical activity to diagnose conditions like PTSD, but tech yet to be proven, expert warns
By Sharon Wrobel
A red-eared slider turtle used in the Tel Aviv University research (Courtesy)
February 19, 2026, 9:20 pm
Israeli researchers find humans and turtles, share key brain function going back 320 million years
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
By Sue Surkes
Prof. Michael Fainzilber, left, and Dr. Eitan Erez Zahavi of Weizmann Institute of Science. (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science)
July 15, 2025, 8:16 pm
Weizmann lab spared by Iranian missile publishes work on nerve regeneration
Scientists’ research — which took 12 years to complete — can potentially help repair nerve cells damaged in war or by chronic diseases
By Diana Bletter
Adam Banet, 9, who has a rare genetic mutation in the GRIN2D gene. (Courtesy)
July 1, 2025, 5:23 pm
Scientists develop model to understand rare brain disease found in 40 kids worldwide
Tel Aviv University researchers say their investigation into a GRIN2D gene mutation will advance research into a protein important for brain function, test possible treatments
By Diana Bletter
Prof. Haim Sompolinsky (Kris Snibbe/Harvard University)
March 8, 2024, 12:00 pm
Physicist Haim Sompolinsky first Israeli to win largest brain science research prize
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
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Israelis take cover from incoming rocket fire from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, southern Israel, October 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
October 29, 2023, 7:11 pm
Something changes in our brains as we react to the traumas on and since Oct. 7
Neuroscientist Talma Hendler explains how brain structures and systems go out of whack due to extreme stress, and the importance of rebalancing ourselves
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative: Fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone pills collected during an investigation in 2019. (US Attorneys Office for Utah via AP)
June 26, 2023, 6:02 pm
Israeli discovery could help brain block urge for highly addictive fentanyl
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
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative image of a sleeping woman. (AndreyPopov; iStock by Getty Images)
June 9, 2023, 9:27 am
Stimulating the brain during sleep, Tel Aviv team says it’s found key to better memory
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
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Israel Prize recipient Prof. Michal Schwartz blazes a trail toward anti-aging treatment through immune therapy (Courtesy of Weizmann Institute of Science)
April 26, 2023, 6:38 am
For scientist Michal Schwartz, Israel Prize is rewarding milestone in ongoing journey
Weizmann Institute neuroimmunologist bucked convention to prove that brain is not isolated from immune system, leading to possible therapies to treat Alzheimer’s and other diseases
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustration (Evgeny Gromov; iStock by Getty Images)
February 2, 2023, 10:45 pm
Scientists ‘can tell from a brain’s response’ whether owner is left- or right-wing
Israeli study says political differences don’t just emerge when it comes to how we interpret reality around us; our brains actually ‘see’ different things depending on our politics
By Nathan Jeffay
Mekrit Malachi with her parents (left) and Dr. Nevo Margali of Shaare Zedek Medical Center (courtesy of Shaare Zedek Medical Center)
December 21, 2022, 9:09 pm
Israeli doctors remove brain tissue from toddler’s nose to avert ‘catastrophe’
Parents were told mark on two-year-old’s nose was nothing to worry about; mom investigated anyway and discovered it was brain tissue and that skull needed sealing
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative: Neuroscience research, with electroencephalograph examination of a brain. (ogen; iStock by Getty Images)
September 13, 2022, 9:43 pm
Sheba to open new neuroscience center backed by Thomas Jefferson University
Joint research starting immediately on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, geriatric psychiatry, as well as neurological diseases that are unique to the Jewish population
By Nathan Jeffay
An illustrative image of neurons, or brain cells (whitehoune; iStock by Getty Images)
April 1, 2022, 10:42 am
Identifying ALS-fighting mutation, Israeli researchers hope for path to treatment
Newly discovered variation cuts incidence of illness made famous by Ice Bucket Challenge; Weizmann team now working to mimic effect in patients to reduce symptoms
By Nathan Jeffay
A hyperbaric chamber using Shai Efrati's anti-aging protocol (courtesy of Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine)
February 23, 2022, 6:05 am
World-first Israeli study shows oxygen therapy can dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms
Half of the 18 IDF veterans in research made such good progress that they were no longer deemed to have PTSD by the end of a 60-session course in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative image: A ketogenic food diet (iStock via Getty Images)
January 17, 2022, 3:45 pm
High-fat diet may restore cognitive function lost in brain injury – Israeli study
More than half of the lost cognitive ability returns after mice are given ketogenic diet for two months, Tel Aviv University scientists report in peer-reviewed research
By Nathan Jeffay
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