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Research shows how bacteria communicate with each other
Jerusalem, March 1, 2011 — A pathway whereby bacteria communicate with each other has been discovered by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The discovery has important implications for efforts to cope with the spread of harmf…
Brain doesn’t need vision at all in order to ‘read’ material
Jerusalem, February 22, 2011 — The portion of the brain responsible for visual reading doesn’t require vision at all, according to a new study by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and France.
Brain imaging studies of blind …
Drug developed by Hebrew U. and others holds promise for treatment of wounds
Jerusalem, February 7, 2011 — A low cost, nanometer-sized drug to treat chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers or burns, has been developed by a group of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Harvard Medical School and othe…
With proper planning, selective rather than mass vaccination can provide immunity against flu
Jerusalem, January 3. 2011 — With the current outbreak of the flu season in Israel, hospitals are reporting overcrowding, and doctors are advising people who have not yet been vaccinated against flu to get their shots.
Surprisingly, howev…
