Neuroscience
Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016
Prof. Deisseroth of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Prof. Hegemann of Humboldt University of Berlin were awarded the Harvey Prize in 2016 and received the Nobel in 2026.
How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist
Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
'Zombie' cells may cause common form of epilepsy - study
The researchers found that clearing away damaged but undying brain cells (known as zombie cells) in mouse models of epilepsy reduced the number of seizures and improved the rodents’ memory.
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones were the first to present one of sleep’s core functions.
Israel performs its first brain pacemaker surgery to stop seizures in epilepsy patient
“If it weren’t for the pacemaker implantation, we would have had to remove the area in the brain responsible for the seizures, with all the medical consequences that accompany such a case.”
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.
Kim Kardashian’s aneurysm story and the Israeli research racing to help
It’s important to separate causes from triggers. Chronic factors like hypertension and smoking contribute to aneurysm formation and rupture risk.
In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis
At the end of the operation, the neurosurgeon declared that he had never before encountered a patient so calm and at ease during an awake brain surgery.
Parent child bonding scientifically explained by Israeli researchers
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science studied the impact of oxytocin on the attachment behavior of mouse pups.
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.
Training the Brain, Winning the Game with Mind-Controlled Video Games
How Israeli Startup i-BrainTech is Revolutionizing Athlete Recovery and Performance
Surprising Findings in Brain Research
Completely different mechanisms cause damage in males and females with a rare genetic syndrome.
