Tag: Sackler Faculty of Medicine
Toward a Molecular Explanation for Schizophrenia
Surprisingly little is known about schizophrenia. It was only recognized as a medical condition in the past few decades, and its exact causes remain...
Sending multiple sclerosis up in smoke
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the nervous system. The result can be a wide range of debilitating...
Vaccination and the Gentle Art of Persuasion
Controversy about the risks of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines has been rumbling in the United States for years — and now it's Israel's...
Meal timing can boost ovulation and improve fertility
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common disorder that impairs fertility by impacting menstruation, ovulation, hormones, and more, is closely related to insulin levels. Women...
Israel Study: Cell Phones Could Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists have long been worried about the possible harmful effects of regular cellular phone use, but so far no study has managed to produce...
The Disappearance of the Elephant Caused the Rise of Modern Man
Elephants have long been known to be part of the Homo erectus diet. But the significance of this specific food source, in relation to...
Beating Superbugs with a High-Tech Cleanser
According to the World Health Organization, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are one of the top three threats to human health. Patients in hospitals are especially at...
Blasting Cancer from the Inside Out
Even when surgical tumor removal is combined with a heavy dose of chemotherapy or radiation, there's no guarantee that the cancer will not return....
