Neuroscience

'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.

High-resolution 3D illustration of a human neuron with glowing axons and synaptic signals, symbolizing brain activity, neuroscience, and neural communication
THE NATURAL HABITAT of Cassiopea andromeda in the Gulf of Aqaba, Eilat.

BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones

After locating the exact epilepsy focus in her brain, a pacemaker was implanted that detects abnormal electrical activity, neutralizing it before it becomes an epileptic seizure.

Israel performs its first brain pacemaker surgery to stop seizures in epilepsy patient

Research on the human brain shows that male and female brains develop differently due to early auditory experiences

Scientists unveil first draft of atlas of the developing brain


Weizmann study makes a step towards treatment for incurable Huntington's disease

In a significant development, researchers at the Weizmann Institute received promising results after testing possible treatments for Huntington's disease (HD) on mice.

 (l-r) Dr. Benjamin Weiss, Prof. Rivka Dikstein, Dr. Anat Bahat and Elad Itzhaki

People are more willing to bend their morals when it comes to politics - US study

Why politics brings out the worst in us.

 Israeli foreign minister and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid walks next to Head of opposition and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu at the assembly hall for a special session in memory of Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, on November 8, 2021.

Weizmann Institute team finds new insight to pituitary disorders

There’s a new Weizmann Institute hypothesis on your hypophysis (pituitary gland)

Zebrafish pituitary, revealing its diverse cell populations: astroglial pituicytes (purple) and two different types of hormone-producing cells (red and green)

WATCH: 'The more you read, the more curious you become'

Nivedha Mohan Raj, PhD student at the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of Jpost.com.

Nivedha Mohan Raj

Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

The company's initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone.

 Neuralink logo and Elon Musk photo are seen in this illustration taken, December 19, 2022

Writing by hand helps people learn more than typing does - study

Research by Norwegian neuroscientists suggests that the pen really is mightier than the (key)board.

 A fountain pen writing.

Neuroscientists find the importance of dopamine in relationships through rodent study

US study on monogamous rodents shows dopamine is critical for keeping love alive.

 Graduate student Katie Bates studies a slice of rodent Parkinsonian brain tissue slices in the Nanomedicine Lab at UCL's School of Pharmacy in London.

Scientists invent brain chip to reduce risk-taking in monkeys

These groundbreaking findings not only showcase the potential of brain chip technology in influencing behavior but also offer valuable insights into the neural mechanisms governing risk attitudes.

Monkeys

‘Eye’ signage placed in operating rooms increases civility among staff

Several unsuccessful interventions have been tried around the world to eliminate poor behavior among surgical teams, including workshops and training sessions; however, the 'eye' signage works.

 From left to right:  Prof. Masad Barhoum, director-general of the Galilee Medical Center ; Avi Buskila, CEO, Sarel;  Yoav Kastel, CEO, Autonomi.

Scientific breakthrough in the study of neurological disorders

Tel Aviv University researchers make discovery that one of the deleted genes linked to Williams syndrome is responsible for mitochondrial function and regulation in the brain’s nerve cells.

 The brain (illustrative).