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Weizmann Institute of Science researchers discovered that a glucose transporter protein (green) operates in the core of the liver lobule in humans (left), whereas in mice (right), it functions at the periphery. In red is a control protein expressed in the core in both humans and mice. In blue are cell nuclei. (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science)
May 4, 2026, 11:45 pm
In world first, Israeli scientists map digital atlas of healthy human liver
Weizmann Institute, Sheba Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic researchers find differences in human and mouse livers; study can help improve treatment for fatty liver disease
By Diana Bletter
Pinchas Cohen speaks at the USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium on February 27, 2026. (Courtesy via JTA)
April 17, 2026, 2:50 am
Many peptides are named to sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why
Pinchas Cohen is the Jewish USC researcher behind discoveries like SHLP (‘schlep’), SHMOOSE and MENTSH, biological molecules that may help cure ailments and reverse aging
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
From left to right, Rajesh Pallava, Pallab Karjee, lab manager Guy Kamnesky, and Ashok Donthoju at the Ashraf Brik lab in the Shulich Faculty of Chemistry at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology on March 24, 2026. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
April 10, 2026, 8:18 am
Undeterred by war, foreign students at universities learned what it means to be Israeli
As many international students stayed put despite constant missile fire, Israeli resilience became second nature – as did the routine of running from lab to safe room and back again
By Diana Bletter
CeraPiper clay cooling pipes. (Courtesy/Haim Zinger); Ofer Berman, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (Courtesy)
March 15, 2026, 4:49 pm
Cornell and Technion scientists adapt ancient clay air conditioning tech for sustainable cooling
In innovative study that precedes Cornell students’ push to sever ties with Israeli institution, researchers use traditional ceramic know-how for off-grid chill through evaporation
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: Amyloid plaques on neurons in a brain affected by Alzheimer's disease. (selvanegra via iStock)
February 9, 2026, 10:04 pm
In world first, Israeli researchers use blood cancer treatment for Alzheimer’s in mice
Weizmann and Washington U. scientists harness CAR T-cell therapy to fight brain tissue inflammation in mice, potentially paving way to treat numerous neurodegenerative disorders
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative image of a sleeping woman ( GeorgeRudy, iStock by Getty Images)
January 8, 2026, 10:26 am
Israeli study traces need for sleep over millions of years of evolution
Bar-Ilan University research shows even jellyfish and sea anemones repair DNA during repose, underscoring the fact that a good snooze is an essential evolutionary tool for health
By Diana Bletter
This archaeon, or single-celled organism, is Pyrococcus furiosus, whose name means 'furious fireball.' It is most at home at temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Farenheit). (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science)
December 26, 2025, 9:58 pm
Israeli scientists say tiny organisms can revamp their own RNA to survive extreme heat
Using a novel method, Weizmann Institute researchers map 16 types of simultaneous changes in dozens of samples; findings can lead to improved RNA-based medical technologies
By Diana Bletter
Tamar Noy, left, and Aviezer Silverman at the Melamed Lab in Hebrew University of Jerusalem. (Courtesy/Yosef Adest)
December 19, 2025, 10:10 am
Newly discovered RNA molecule could lead to new treatments in war against ‘superbugs’
As antibiotic-resistant bacteria threaten global health, Hebrew University scientists use innovative method to discover PreS, a ‘secret switch’ that boosts bacteria-eating viruses
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative photo of a pregnant woman undergoing an ultrasound test. (Chen Leopold/Flash90)
December 18, 2025, 10:20 am
Israeli study: Untreated chronic thyroid condition in pregnancy ups autism risk in children
In peer-reviewed research of 51,000 pregnant women, Ben-Gurion University scientists find that if hormone imbalance is ‘adequately treated,’ kids don’t exhibit higher occurrence of ASD
By Diana Bletter
Prof. Ido Amit, left, Director of Weizmann’s Immunotherapy Research Center and PhD student Michelle von Locquenghien. (Courtesy)
November 20, 2025, 4:05 am
Scientists create ‘immune-activating’ molecule to help the body fight cancer
Using AI and big data, Weizmann Institute researchers build MiTEs, or natural killer/T-cell Enhancers, to combat cancers, 5 months after Iranian missile attack destroyed their lab
By Diana Bletter
Prof. Eran Perlson of the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University, center, with Dr. Ariel Ionescu,left, and PhD student Tal Pery Gradus. (Courtesy/Tel Aviv University)
November 17, 2025, 5:03 pm
In world first, Israeli scientists use RNA-based gene therapy to stop ALS deterioration
By adding a microRNA molecule to ALS models, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University and Weizmann Institute researchers say the damaged nerve cells ‘even regenerated’
By Diana Bletter
Prof. Avi Loeb appears on the Joe Rogan Experience, October 28, 2025. (YouTube screenshot)
November 9, 2025, 3:34 am
Astronomer Avi Loeb warns world not to ignore new comet’s potential alien threat
Israel-born Harvard scientist, no stranger to controversy, has asked Kim Kardashian to join his research team after the celeb got some answers about 3I/ATLAS from a recalcitrant NASA head
By Rich Tenorio
Shady Farah, left, head of the Farah Laboratory for Advanced Functional/Medicinal Polymers & Smart Drug Delivery Technologies at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology's Wolfson Faculty of Chemical Engineering and PhD Student Qi Wu with their hydrogel inspired by mollusks. (Courtesy)
October 27, 2025, 3:46 pm
Pulling mussels for a gel, Technion team creates bio-glue to seal internal wounds
Imitating the way mollusks use natural adhesives to stick to rocks, researchers develop biodegradable, anti-bacterial hydrogel they say can close up bleeding tissue within seconds
By Diana Bletter
In this April 18, 2017, file photo, a woman with Type 2 diabetes prepares to inject herself with insulin at her home in Las Vegas. (AP/John Locher)
October 26, 2025, 2:07 pm
Type 2 diabetes patients more likely to develop schizophrenia, Israeli researchers find
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
By Diana Bletter
Prof. Shani Stern in her lab at the Sagol Department of Neurobiology at the University of Haifa. (Courtesy/Sergei Lavdanski/University of Haifa)
October 21, 2025, 5:51 pm
Blood test 95% accurate in spotting suicide risk in bipolar patients, says Israeli scientist
University of Haifa researcher says her team’s AI model spots biomarkers in white blood cells; test could help monitor patients with bipolar disorder, 40% of whom will attempt suicide
By Diana Bletter
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