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Hebrew University researchers cross Peruvian wild tomatoes with popular ones to create a new drought-tolerant variety

In a new study published in The Hebrew University’s Jerusalem Journal of Archaeology, Dr. Daniel Vainstub deciphered a partially preserved inscription that was found on the neck of a large jar dated back to the time of King Solomon.

A thin coating of naturally occurring cellulose nanocrystals decreases the number of flies feeding by 80%.

Shai Carmi was selected among 40 nominations received from eight universities across the country.

“I think that the challenge I’m most concerned about is the politicisation of science – the manner in which scientific theories and debates have rapidly become political debates – and how it creates new threats to our academic freedom and our freedom of speech.”

Eytan Stibbe, a member of the University’s Board of Governors, an Honorary Fellow, and the second Israeli to travel to outer space, visited the Ein Kerem campus as part of the Rakia Mission to Send the Second Israeli to Space (in which he participated).

In this riveting dialogue, Prof Harari delves into the ongoing Israeli judicial reform, sharing his insights at a conference held in Jerusalem in collaboration with Haaretz and The Hebrew University.

Prof Yossi Buganim’s pioneering work has focused on developing innovative methods to convert skin cells into a diverse range of medically-relevant cell types, with the ultimate goal of improving current models for clinical use and advancing the field towards the future of personalised medicine.

Prof Amal is the first researcher outside the US to be awarded the $400,000 Eagles Autism Foundation Grant. He is one of only nine grant recipients selected by a distinguished panel of nationally recognised US researchers.

This research is focused on exploring the various ways in which the genome can be compromised by internal and external damaging agents, and the consequences of these damages on cellular function and disease development.