Israeli psychology researchers test how brain responds to emotions that deviate from social norms
Their findings were published recently under the title “Can Feelings “Feel” Wrong? Similarities Between Counter-Normative Emotion Reports and Perceptual Errors” in the prestigious Psychological Science, which is among the highest ranked journals in the field.
Jacob need not have fought Esau to be born first in order to be healthier, say Beersheba obstetricians who studied thousands of twin pairs
Before their birth, the two fetuses struggled, and Esau emerged first, with Jacob holding his brother’s heel. That was the beginning of their sibling sparring for many years as adults.
When it comes to diagnosing autism spectrum disorder, the earlier the better for improving social symptoms, say Beersheba researchers
Their findings have been published in the peer-reviewed journal Autism under the title “Early diagnosis of autism in the community
Ben-Gurion University accelerator company secures significant funding for new ALS treatment
Neuromagen (nerve “protector” in Hebrew) has raised several million dollars in a “seed round” to develop a new class of small molecules for the treatment of ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Tropical mountains have an important role in generating and maintaining biodiversity, as many species are threatened with extinction, say Israeli experts
Species that possess both attributes are therefore of great conservation importance as they represent unique and threatened components of biodiversity, the team wrote.
Sugar is harmful, but some artificial sweeteners may cause problems too, according to Beersheba researchers
As a result, many food products have substituted artificial sweeteners for sugar, and many consumers use such products to add to their coffee, tea and food that they prepare.
Ben-Gurion University scientists find genetic link between aging brain and brain cancers
Scientists in Beersheba have found that a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma and aging of the brain in people who do not suffer from that malignancy have something in common – a specific gene.
Ben-Gurion University scientists can now see how white blood cells differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells
“This understanding is of far-reaching significance in developing immunotherapy treatments against cancer. Today, cell activities within the body can be directed to fight cancer by genetically engineering receptors.”
Hebrew/Greek Course on the History of Diplomatic Relations Among Israel, Cyprus and Greece to Be Launched by Israeli and Cypriot Universities
The course next semester will be a pilot program, and if successful, future collaborations will be planned.
Historic First: Physical Impression of 2,300-Year-Old Royal Seal Found in Israel
The professor was intrigued when he noticed that the seal bore, above and below the roaring lion, the inscription of the word “To Hear” that it seemed very similar to the famous seal from Megiddo “Servant of Jeroboam.”
