White blood cells initially combat brain cancer — but then ‘guard’ the tumor and help it grow. Tel Aviv scientists behind finding believe discovery will lead to better treatments

Helpful bacteria fire ‘poisoned arrows’ at infection-causing microbes in Tel Aviv University lab; they 'permeate a neighboring cell by brute force and release toxins into it’

Endowment headquartered at Tel Aviv University; 9 scholars will get accolade plus $300,000 apiece for their achievements in study of human past

Tumors in mice lost half their size when injected with eosinophils, best known for inducing allergies; promising results also seen in human tumor cells in vitro

Plaque fell away from brains of mice after oxygen chamber stints, and scientists say it may ‘significantly slow progression and severity’ of Alzheimer’s; but others are skeptical

Study finds some 7 out of 10 children from smoker homes had nicotine in body, showing repeated exposure to secondhand smoke, but parents can be convinced to stop smoking near kids

Peer-reviewed study shows previously overlooked genome alterations can be used to help identify cancer types and predict patients' chances of survival

Cancer researchers in Tel Aviv accidentally discover same protein that protects from sun damage also gets animals, and seemingly humans, in the mood for love

Scientists at Tel Aviv University boast development of technology will help find optimal treatments for each tumor and accelerate future treatments

Reviewing scientific literature, researchers find at least 400 species that disappeared around the world shortly after humans arrived on the scene