University of Haifa researchers devise experiment that shows a hand's grasp syncs romantic partners' brains, mitigating feeling of pain; holding hands with a stranger doesn't do it

While cautioning that implementing idea will be difficult, Hebrew University team calls discovery 'an important step toward reducing patients’ suffering'

Hebrew University researchers find that current genetic selection methods for embryos yield only minimal impact on IQ or height

Blood infections may result for hospital patients who take probiotics, Technion and Boston Children’s Hospital researchers say

BGU researchers say their algorithm can identify a common denominator for differently shaped items on a production line, so manufacturers would need only 1 robot limb to hold them

In study, academics call for review of platform's location close to shore; former Environment Ministry chief scientist says findings show 'public trust compromised again'

Facility will focus on study programs, multidisciplinary research and international collaborations

Weizmann Institute researchers find the more cancer cells differ from one another, the less effective immunotherapies are; they hope ultimately to create personalized treatments

Hebrew University genetic researchers announce the discovery of a gene in worms that controls rhythm of egg maturation; they hope to find equivalent in humans

Cancer cells with lower fatty acid metabolism manage to 'hide' from immune system and immunotherapies, researchers say