Science, Medicine, & Education

TEL AVIV (Press Release)— The heart’s regular rhythm is crucial to the delivery of oxygenated blood and nutrients to all the organs of the body. It is regulated by a bundle of cells called “the pacemaker,” which use electrical signals to set the pace of the heart. Dysfunction in this mechanism can lead to an […]

BEER-SHEVA, Israel (Press Release) – Chronic exposure to rocket attacks launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel is causing an increase in severe adolescent violence, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers. The study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), followed

TEL AVIV (Press Release)— Though marijuana is a well-known recreational drug, extensive scientific research has been conducted on the therapeutic properties of marijuana in the last decade. Medical cannabis is often used by sufferers of chronic ailments, including cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder, to combat pain, insomnia, lack of appetite, and other symptoms. Now Prof.

BEER-SHEVA, Israel (Press Release) — A group of oncologists have revealed in a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers that communicating about death and dying with their patients is one of the most difficult and stressful parts of their work. In the United States, 577,190 deaths from cancer occurred in 2012,

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) Kindergarten through 5th grade students at San Diego Jewish Community will gather  together Tuesday, May 28, at 8:30 am to do something meaningful to help the child victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. “Money is always needed,” noted Daniel Sussman, SDJA’s lower school principal, “but our students wanted to do something

TEL AVIV (Press Release) — Widely available in pharmacies and health stores, phosphatidylserine is a natural food supplement produced from beef, oysters, and soy. Proven to improve cognition and slow memory loss, it’s a popular treatment for older people experiencing memory impairment. Now a team headed by Prof. Gil Ast and Dr. Ron Bochner of

By Carissa Leigh EL CAJON (Press Release) — English professor Tate Hurvitz will lead a common reading project on the Grossmont College campus for the third year in a row this upcoming Fall 2013 semester.. Students and faculty members from a variety of academic disciplines will read Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

By Anav Silverman NAZARETH, Israel — Four years ago, the Israeli government named Nazareth a national priority area, meaning that Israel’s largest Arab city would be granted economic incentives as a preferential area and firms that relocate to the city are entitled to tax breaks. Recently, the first industrial park in Nazareth was officially opened

JERUSALEM–A mechanism that permits essential substances to enter our cells while at the same time removing from them harmful components also has a “down side.” This negative aspect prevents vital drugs, such as anti-cancer drugs, from achieving their designed functions, and also enables bacterial cells to develop resistance to penetration of antibiotics. A study aimed

BEER-SHEVA, Israel (Press Release) – An internist and instructor at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has conducted research proving that specially trained dogs can differentiate the smell of breast cancer cells from non-cancerous cells in cell cultures. The concept of using the sniffing ability of dogs to detect cancerous cells first emerged a decade ago

TEL AVIV (Press Release) — A debilitating mental illness, schizophrenia can be difficult to diagnose. Because physiological evidence confirming the disease can only be gathered from the brain during an autopsy, mental health professionals have had to rely on a battery of psychological evaluations to diagnose their patients. Now, Dr. Noam Shomron and Prof. Ruth