Neuroscience

Scientists unveil first draft of atlas of the developing brain

Among the newly identified brain cell types were some in the neocortex and the striatum region, which controls movement and certain other functions.

Research on the human brain shows that male and female brains develop differently due to early auditory experiences
 Kim Kardashian has already received a robot at home

Kim Kardashian’s aneurysm story and the Israeli research racing to help

DR. UDI BONSHTEIN practices hypnosis on a patient

In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis

 Scientists create mice with two fathers that produce healthy offspring.

Parent child bonding scientifically explained by Israeli researchers


Renowned trauma expert banned from teaching at Omega Institute over ‘antisemitic comments’

Bessel van der Kolk strayed from his course on trauma and neuroscience to share his political views on a variety of current events, including the war in Gaza.

Bessel van der Kolk, author of "The Body Keeps the Score," speaks at the premiere of Darrell Hammond's "Cracked Up" at IFC Center in New York City, Sept. 13, 2019.

Training the Brain, Winning the Game with Mind-Controlled Video Games

How Israeli Startup i-BrainTech is Revolutionizing Athlete Recovery and Performance

 A footballer at a top club trains with i-BrainTech

Surprising Findings in Brain Research

Completely different mechanisms cause damage in males and females with a rare genetic syndrome.

 Prof. Illana Gozes.

Neuroscientists record dying brain activity, suggesting a replay of life memories

Dr. Zemmar's team observed gamma oscillations involved in memory retrieval just before and after cardiac arrest.

 New door to the exact moment of death': Neuroscientists record dying brain activity suggesting life memories replay. Illustration.

Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation

Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more

Developing the future of science with Itay & Beyond

Why we struggle to say no: insights from neuropsychologist Alba Cardalda

Cardalda, a Spanish neuropsychologist, has explored the challenges people face in setting boundaries in her book "How to Tell Someone to Go to Hell Politely.

 Saying no.

Tel Aviv researchers develop wearable sensor capable of neurological disorder detection

Imagine detecting early signs of neurological disorders just by tracking your steps. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have created a groundbreaking wearable sensor that does exactly that.

 A PERSON WALKS over a gait mat embedded with force-sensitive sensors in a state-of-the-art lab, with a wearable sensor positioned on his lower back.

Tel Aviv researchers enable artificial speech for paralyzed patients using thought power

Imagine speaking without using your mouth. Tel Aviv University researchers have made this possible for paralyzed individuals through a groundbreaking technology, turning thoughts into words.

 A PARTICIPANT in the experiment of the speech neuroprosthesis (speech brain-computer interface) is completely silent, with his mouth closed, imagining saying a syllable. The laptop ‘says’ the syllable for him

Understanding cataracts: Causes, symptoms, and modern treatment options

Cataracts, mainly caused by aging, normally include the symptoms of blurred vision and glare. Surgery is the only effective treatment, replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one.

The first shows the eye after treatment without inflammation or edema.

How an award ceremony reunited descendants of two saviors of Denmark's Jews - opinion

"For me, to celebrate my scientific work with the Danish royalty and people is to celebrate the amazing richness of humanity the Danes represented in the darkest period of my family’s life."

 HAIM RECITES the blessing for the king (R), as Elisheva bows her head.

Why do we help others? New study reveals part of brain responsible for altruism

According to the new paper, our selflessness and willingness to do good deeds is governed by a specific region in the brain.

Brain scans