Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) successfully utilized CRISPR, a gene-editing technology, to remove a single gene from cancer cells in head and neck tumors. The study, conducted in animal models, resulted in the elimination of 50% of the tumors. The findings were published in the journal Advanced Science. The research was led by Dr. … Read more
Plastic pollution is a serious global problem that impacts all living things and crucial ecosystems. In the ocean, scientists have determined that microplastics are being spread through animal waste at surprising levels. What’s happening? A research team from Tel Aviv University found that marine animals consume plastic and excrete microplastics in their feces. A write-up … Read more
Developing new drugs to treat long-existing diseases is vital, but many of these medications don’t reach their targets because an organ or tissue gets in the way. Now, Tel Aviv University researchers have accomplished a world first, successfully delivering mRNA-based drugs to the intestine without passing through the liver. This groundbreaking development could make … Read more
(Jan. 27, 2025 / JNS) A Tel Aviv University study released on Sunday highlights new and planned museums in the Muslim world commemorating the Holocaust, amid a tide global antisemitism. The report, published ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reviews initiatives to combat antisemitism and promote education on the Shoah. The museums, which showcase both … Read more