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Medicine and Health
Aging and Gerontology
Finding Reason in Delusion 03.27.12
TAU research advocates behavior-based treatment as an option for dementia patients.
Excess Fat May Be "Protective" in Seniors Over 85 02.28.12
Surprising TAU research finds obesity can decrease risk of mortality in people over 85 years of age.
Fluctuating Weight, Fluctuating Mind? 01.14.10
TAU suggests a link between dementia and crash diets in aging populations.
Out of Joint 09.19.08
A new diagnostic tool for arthritis developed by TAU could stop irreversible damage from setting in.
A Therapy for Baby Boomers to Sleep On 08.15.08
TAU develops a new drug for insomniacs over 55.
Languages and Aging 05.07.08
A TAU researcher believes that speaking a second language may slow the aging process of the mind.
Aging is in the Bones 04.09.08
But TAU researchers say that intervention can slow the aging process.
The Art of Medicine and The Medicine of Art 08.01.07
Dr. Tal Friedman and her team are investigating aging – and painting – at the Sackler School of Medicine.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Bursts of Brain Activity May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease 04.18.13
TAU reveals the missing link between brain patterns and Alzheimer's.
Measuring Metabolism Can Predict the Progress of Alzheimer's with 90% Accuracy 11.07.12
Metabolic studies could lead to new therapies, says a TAU researcher.
Into the Mind of the Common Fruit Fly 09.24.12
Fly neurons could reveal the root of Alzheimer's disease, says a TAU researcher.
Finding Reason in Delusion 03.27.12
TAU research advocates behavior-based treatment as an option for dementia patients.
Alzheimer's Prevention in Your Pantry 06.27.11
TAU researcher discovers a cinnamon extract to inhibit progression of Alzheimer's disease.
"Bird Brains" Are Smart on Alzheimer's 04.18.11
TAU research says our feathered friends may hold the key to a treatment for brain-related diseases.
An Alzheimer's Vaccine in a Nasal Spray 02.28.11
TAU researchers develop a vaccine that staves off stroke as well.
Good Diets Fight Bad Alzheimers Genes 02.15.11
TAU says diets high in fish oil have a beneficial effect in patients at risk.
Memory's Master Switch 07.29.10
TAU discovers the molecular power behind memory.
Upending Textbook Science on Alzheimer's Disease 11.23.09
TAU finds that a destructive protein is also essential for normal brain functions.
A Nervous System Drug-by-Design 10.26.09
New TAU formulation may slow down Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseases.
A Window into the Brain 08.12.09
TAU researcher uses MRI to track memories and explore an early-detection test for Alzheimer's.
One Step Closer to Fixing Alzheimer's Through the Nose 03.18.09
A new TAU drug technology is licensed by a commercial partner.
Appealing the Death Sentence for Brain Cells 05.29.08
A TAU researcher's drug candidate could provide protection against Alzheimer's disease.
A Nasal Spray for Alzheimer's Disease? 08.15.07
TAU research suggests that a simple nasal spray will soon be able to stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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Cancer Research
Can Cancer Be Turned Against Itself? 01.02.13
Immune system can use melanoma's own proteins to kill off cancer cells, TAU researchers find.
Promising Stem Cell Therapy for Children with Renal Cancer 01.02.13
TAU researchers discover potential alternative to dangerous chemotherapy treatment.
RNA-Based Therapy Brings New Hope for an Incurable Blood Cancer 10.10.12
TAU researchers develop interference therapies to knock down gene that drives Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
Fighting Melanoma's Attraction to the Brain 09.19.12
TAU researcher discovers homing device that draws cancer.
Launching a "Social Networking War" Against Cancer 08.14.12
Like bacteria, cancer cells rely on communication and cooperation, says TAU research.
TAU Research Links Childhood Obesity to Cancer Risk 07.23.12
New study reveals 50% higher risk of urothelial and colorectal cancers in adulthood.
Pediatric Regime of Chemotherapy Proves More Effective for Young Adults 06.18.12
Leukemia patients 16 to 39 have higher long-term survival rates, finds TAU researcher.
A Better Delivery System for Chemotherapy Drugs 05.30.12
TAU researcher develops new antibodies to target and destroy cancer cells.
New Method to Manage Stress Responses for More Successful Tumor Removal 01.30.12
TAU-developed drug treatment in clinical trials may improve the outcome for cancer surgery patients.
Patterns of Chromosome Abnormality: The Key to Cancer? 01.23.12
Chromosome aberrations happen in pairs when it comes to cancer, TAU research finds.
Blasting Cancer from the Inside Out 12.06.11
TAU develops tumor destruction method that also creates immunity.
When It Comes to Speaking Out, Cells Wait Their Turn 09.06.11
Revealing how cells communicate, TAU research could lead to new cancer drugs and more.
Painting a "Bullseye" on Cancer Cells 08.22.11
Targeting cancer cell metabolism can lead to more effective therapy, TAU research finds.
Fighting Cancer at Your Local Indian Restaurant 03.02.11
TAU says turmeric might be "the right spice" to fight colon cancer.
TAU Scientist Is First Israeli to Win Prestigious U.S. Award for Cancer Research 01.27.11
Prof. Yosef Shiloh to receive Clowes Award from the American Association for Cancer Research.
Infiltrating Cancer's Recruitment Center 01.26.11
TAU researcher discovers how beneficial cells are subverted to support cancer growth.
Breakthrough: With a Chaperone, Copper Breaks Through 10.18.10
TAU identifies features of copper transfer that may improve chemotherapy treatments.
A Cluster Bomb for Cancer Care 08.23.10
TAU develops nano-vehicle to deliver chemotherapy treatments on target.
SPF on Your Plate 08.16.10
TAU researcher connects the Mediterranean diet with skin cancer prevention.
A "Magnetic" Solution to Identify and Kill Tumors 08.09.10
TAU researcher develops nano-methods for treating cancer tumors with heat and magnets.
Is Your Hemoglobin "Trending"? 08.02.10
TAU discovers that routine blood tests can provide an early warning for colorectal cancer.
A New Drug Treatment to Close the Window on Colon Cancer 07.21.10
TAU researchers block stress responses in cancer surgery patients to save lives.
Diabetes May Double Cancer Risk in Women 06.10.10
TAU study confirms early detection tests are key for diabetic women.
A Turn-Off for Cancer 06.07.10
TAU discovers an ancient "switch" in plants that could halt cancer metastasis.
Champions Biotechnology Signs Exclusive Agreement with TAU for New Cancer Drug 12.02.09
U.S. Oncology drug company obtains worldwide rights for an antibody fragment that may have an advantage in treating cancer patients.
New Old Drug Fights Colon Cancer 10.12.09
TAU uses an earlier generation antibiotic to repair genes and slow polyp growth.
Killing Cancer Like a Vampire Slayer 09.17.09
New TAU drug cuts off blood supplies to starve cancer tumors.
New Drug for Children with High-Risk Leukemia 07.28.09
TAU discovers novel alternative to traumatic chemotherapy.
New Drug Candidate Prolongs the Lives of Pancreatic Cancer Patients 07.20.09
Innovative TAU research holds promise for a broad range of human disease.
Cancer-Causing Protein Can Also Help Fight the Tumors It Causes 06.18.09
TAU research uses the Ras protein to fight its own malign effects.
A Real-Time Diagnosis for a Treatable Cancer 06.09.09
TAU advances colorectal cancer screening with "lab-on-a-chip" technology.
New "Bubble" Targets Only Cancer Cells 02.09.09
TAU research develops breakthrough drug delivery technology.
An Individual Approach to Breast Cancer Treatment 01.26.09
TAU develops MRI-and-ultrasound application to recognize malignant tumors before they metastasize.
Young Blood Fights Cancer 12.30.08
Replacing old blood with new increases the odds for survival, TAU researchers find.
Not Just for Depression Anymore 12.18.08
TAU research shows Prozac can fight cancer drug resistance.
A Simple Blood Test for Colon Cancer 11.17.08
A new early-warning test from TAU detects polyps before cancer sets in.
The Relative Risk of Brain Cancer 11.02.08
Tell your doctor if tumors run in the family, says a TAU researcher.
Anti-Cancer Flower Power 08.25.08
TAU researchers are combatting cancer with a jasmine-based drug.
Stress and Fear Can Affect Cancer's Recurrence 02.27.08
A TAU scientist is investigating the link between psychological stress and the recurrence of tumors.
Cell Phone-Cancer Link Found by TAU Scientist 02.14.08
A new study finds an association between heavy cell phone use and tumors.
A Cancer Cure Made in Israel? 10.12.07
North American donors to the Israel Cancer Research Fund are banking on TAU research for a cancer cure.
A New Tool for Breast Cancer Diagnosis 10.09.07
A new device provides earlier detection of breast cancer in overweight women.
Joint Israeli-American Team Closes in on Cause of Colon Cancer 11.03.05
Research project pinpoints virus as likely suspect.
TAU Cancer Specialist Wins Prestigious EMET Prize 11.03.05
Prof. Yosef Shiloh of TAU's Sackler Faculty of Medicine honored for research into genetics of cancer.
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Cardiac Health
Job Burnout Can Severely Compromise Heart Health 03.12.13
Top 20% of burnt-out employees have a dramatically increased risk of heart disease, TAU researcher finds.
Air Pollution Linked to Chronic Health Disease 06.05.12
High pollution increases risk of repeated heart attacks by over 40 percent, says TAU researcher.
Taking Depression to Heart 02.14.12
Depressed heart attack survivors have a harder road to recovery, say TAU researchers.
Taking a "Shine" to Heart Repair 08.11.11
TAU researcher uses lasers to stimulate stem cells and reduce heart scarring.
Standing Up for Athletes at Risk 04.21.11
TAU pioneers new test for "sudden death syndrome" in young athletes.
The Heartfelt Truth About Sudden Death in Young Athletes 04.05.11
TAU says an EKG for young jocks is a poor predictor of future trouble.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter 08.30.10
TAU cardiologist leads new program to "Save a Child's Heart."
A New Beat in Heart Research 03.11.10
TAU on track to prevent "Sudden Cardiac Arrest."
Smoker Alert: Information You Can Live With 02.01.10
New TAU study proves smoking cessation significantly increases cardiac health later in life.
Bypassing Bypass Surgery 08.13.09
TAU grows new blood vessels to combat heart disease.
Your Arteries on Wonder Bread 06.25.09
Landmark study from TAU shows how high carb foods cause heart attacks.
Heart Attacks: The Tipping Point 04.27.09
TAU research produces new non-invasive procedure to predict and treat attacks.
Statins a "Heart Smart" Choice 03.09.09
TAU researchers find that cholesterol-lowering statins benefit both healthy and sick hearts.
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Dentistry
A Promise Fulfilled: TAU's New Postgraduate Dental Clinics Lay Cornerstone 06.14.12
Rothstein-Williamowsky Clinics will care for Tel Aviv's families and train Israel's dental specialists.
Doing the Tooth Implant Two-Step 05.22.12
Two-step tooth implantation and built-up bone can be longer lasting, TAU researcher discovers.
A Chip Off the Early Hominin Tooth 09.16.10
TAU develops method for determining the diet of our early ancestors.
Can a New Implant Coating Technique Create a New Six Million Dollar Man? 06.29.09
TAU develops superior method for coating orthopaedic and dental implants.
A Breath Mint Made from ... Coffee? 06.24.09
TAU researchers brew a cup to fight bad breath.
Are You Okay to Kiss? 05.18.09
TAU develops a new pocket-sized breath test to prevent an oral faux pas.
A Warning for Teens 06.20.08
TAU researchers discover a surprising link between skin piercings and poor dental health.
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Diabetes
Positive Social Support at Work Shown to Reduce Risk of Diabetes 05.09.13
Work conditions can predict development of diabetes in otherwise healthy employees, TAU research finds.
Stem Cell "Memory" Can Boost Insulin Levels 07.13.11
Adult-derived stem cells could pave the way for new treatment of diabetes, says TAU researcher.
A Bittersweet Warning for Women with Gestational Diabetes 07.07.10
TAU finds common glucose test also accurately predicts adult-onset diabetes.
Diabetes May Double Cancer Risk in Women 06.10.10
TAU study confirms early detection tests are key for diabetic women.
Taking the Needle's Sting Out of Diabetes 08.10.09
TAU's easy-to-swallow drug restores autoimmune function in diabetics.
New TAU Research Links Diabetes to Cognitive Deterioration 03.05.09
Conclusive proof that diabetes attacks the mind.
Battling Diabetes with Beta Cells 09.02.08
TAU replicates insulin-producing cells, providing new hope for diabetics.
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Diet and Nutrition
Can a Ray of Sunshine Help the Critically Ill? 04.03.12
TAU researcher finds that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in intensive care patients.
Top Off Breakfast with — Chocolate Cake? 02.07.12
A full breakfast that includes a sweet dessert contributes to weight loss success, say TAU researchers.
"Just Chill?" Relaxing Can Make You Fatter 12.01.11
50% more fat can be produced by sustained stretching, TAU researchers say.
Can Eggs Be a Healthy Breakfast Choice? 08.02.11
TAU researcher says the answer is on a hen's plate.
Putting the Squeeze on Fat Cells 11.22.10
TAU develops new computer method to measure mechanical stress in fat cells.
A Chip Off the Early Hominin Tooth 09.16.10
TAU develops method for determining the diet of our early ancestors.
Powerful Nutrient Cocktail Can Put Kids with Crohn's into Remission 06.16.09
TAU researcher promotes liquid nutrition to combat inflammatory bowel disease.
A Miracle Cure from the Supermarket 01.10.08
TAU researchers discover that a folk remedy has a scientific basis in medicine.
Bad Breath Is a Weighty Issue 12.13.07
A TAU researcher finds that obesity has both medical and social implications.
New Hope for Obese Teens 11.01.07
A multidisciplinary approach to intervention pays dividends.
New Drug Makes Weight Loss Safer 09.25.07
Dr. Nir Barak of TAU has created a new diet drug with fewer side effects.
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Fertility and Pregnancy
Sustained Stress Heightens Risk of Miscarriage 04.08.13
TAU researcher finds a 59% increased risk of miscarriage for women living under rocket fire.
New Relief for Gynecological Disorders 04.03.13
TAU researchers discover injectable protein to reverse symptoms of dangerous conditions.
One in Three Post-Partum Women Suffers PTSD Symptoms After Giving Birth 08.07.12
Natural births a major cause of post-traumatic stress, says a TAU researcher.
East Meets West to Boost Fertility 01.09.12
Traditional Chinese medicine makes fertility treatments far more effective, TAU researchers discover.
Is Estrogen Going to Your Head? 09.08.11
Growing deposits of bone in the skull means your hormones are out of whack, warns TAU researcher.
Rocking the Cradle After 45 12.07.10
TAU finds encouraging results for newborns in older moms.
Overcoming the IVF Baby Blues 11.09.10
Stress a bigger contributor to depression than hormones, TAU research finds.
Breaching the Breech Protocol 10.26.10
TAU researcher advocates returning to old-school methods for delivering breech babies.
Cow's Milk Does a Baby Good 07.14.10
TAU says early exposure to milk protein from cows increases allergy resistance later in life.
A Bittersweet Warning for Women with Gestational Diabetes 07.07.10
TAU finds common glucose test also accurately predicts adult-onset diabetes.
Increasing Fertility Threefold 07.01.10
TAU finds anti-aging supplement is a fountain of hope for would-be mothers.
Autism in a Test Tube? 06.14.10
TAU research suggests link between IVF treatments and autism.
A Sonata a Day Keeps the Doctor Away 01.07.10
TAU finds music by Mozart induces weight gain in preemies.
Healthy Babies by the Numbers 11.10.09
TAU develops innovative algorithms to combat growth restrictions before birth — for healthy hearts.
Let the Baby Cry, New TAU Study Recommends 09.14.09
New parents might actually get some sleep.
Infertility and the Battle of the Sexes 09.08.09
TAU study offers an evolutionary explanation for today's fertility problems.
Men Are the Weaker Sex 03.24.09
A TAU study proves that males are more at-risk in the womb.
Engineering Bouncing Babies, One at a Time 03.02.09
Biomechanics may be the key to a successful IVF implantation, says a TAU researcher.
Does a Younger Dad Mean a Healthier Child? 12.15.08
A father's age is associated with decreased social abilities in boys, TAU researchers say.
Smart Heart Advice for Pregnant Women 10.06.08
TAU tells doctors and mothers how to minimize cardiac risk in expectant women.
War Between the Sexes Begins Before Twins' Birth 04.07.08
"Damage" caused by boys can start in the womb, TAU researchers say.
The Surprising Power of the Pill 03.24.08
TAU research can ease the stress of trying to get pregnant.
Giving Preemies a Fighting Chance 12.04.07
TAU doctors are making headway in the treatment of one of the greatest risks facing premature babies.
A Summertime Baby, A Myopic Child 08.24.07
New research from TAU suggests that the month of your birth may directly correlate to the quality of your eyesight.
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Genetics
Common Food Supplement Fights Degenerative Brain Disorders 05.21.13
Nutritional supplement delays advancement of Parkinson's and Familial Dysautonomia, TAU researchers discover.
Crowd-Sourced Funding Provides Missing Help for Rare Genetic Diseases 02.27.13
TAU researcher heads first international branch of the Rare Genomics Institute.
A Privacy Risk in Your DNA 02.07.13
New policies are needed to safeguard participants' identity in genetic studies, cautions TAU researcher.
Embracing the Art of Science 12.05.12
TAU scientists find beauty and win top prizes in "genetic art" competition.
A GPS in Your DNA 08.16.12
TAU research says genetics can reveal your geographic ancestral origin.
"Junk DNA" Can Sense Viral Infection 04.24.12
Promising tool in the battle between pathogen and host, TAU research confirms.
New Lab Mice Cut Search for Genetic Links to Disease by More Than a Decade 04.05.12
TAU breeds population of lab mice with genetic diversity closer to humans.
Shake Hands with the Invisible Man 09.19.11
TAU researcher identifies genetic defect that leaves some without fingerprints.
Diagnosing Hearing Loss at a Fraction of the Time and Cost 09.14.11
TAU researcher uses revolutionary fast-track sequencing to identify genetic causes for deafness.
Those Aching Joints Could Be in Your Genes 07.05.11
TAU researcher finds link between back pain and genetics.
An X-Ray for Your Genes 10.07.10
TAU researcher takes the next step in "personalized medicine."
Diving Deeper into the Gene Pool 09.27.10
TAU develops innovative software to analyze and manipulate diseased cells.
Keeping DNA "All in the Family" 10.06.09
Kids' right-to-privacy for their genetic material needs better protection, says TAU researcher.
Open Source DNA 08.31.09
TAU finds a new solution to guarantee privacy and scientific freedom in genetic research.
In Pursuit of a Happiness Gene 06.23.09
TAU researches twins to find a biological door to the bright side.
Meet DNA's Personal Assistants 05.07.09
TAU investigates microRNA and its role in human disease.
Scaling the Wall of Deafness 04.14.09
TAU discovers "hair" microRNAs as a cause and potential new cure for deafness.
Is Stuttering in Our DNA? 10.23.08
TAU scientists are investigating the genetic factors that underlie stuttering.
Long Lost Sisters 05.15.08
A TAU mathematician finds that humanity was genetically divided for as much as 100,000 years.
The Lean Gene 04.01.08
TAU scientists find that a predisposition for skinny jeans is in the genes.
Women's Jeans Size Determined by Genes? 08.31.07
Dr. Gregory Livshits and colleagues at TAU have discovered that genes have a strong influence on lean body mass in women.
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Medical Appliances
Bats, Dolphins, and Mole Rates Inspire Advances in Ultrasound Technology 11.14.11
TAU researchers look to animal "return signals" to shape medical and military advances.
A Tracking Device That Fits on the Head of a Pin 10.05.10
TAU develops mini-gyroscopes to guide smartphones and medical equipment.
Finding the Soft Spot 05.18.10
TAU researcher develops tool to measure tissue damage in the bedridden and paralyzed.
A "Fat Forward" Research Tool 05.06.10
TAU develops microscope-based cell scanner to speed research into fat-busting drugs.
A Virtual Muscle Machine for Kids with Disabilities 04.27.10
TAU researcher pioneers 3D "occupational therapy" for children.
A Coating for Life 11.24.09
TAU's new biodegradable fibers advance stent technology and brain surgery, then disappear.
A Second Skin 11.17.09
TAU develops dissolving dressing for wounds packed with infection-fighting antibiotics.
Virtual Maps for the Blind 09.10.09
TAU invents a digital "white stick" for the visually impaired.
Washing Away Painful Wounds 08.26.09
TAU provides a "Dermastream" to heal bedsores and chronic ulcers.
Hearing the Words Beneath the Noise 08.05.09
TAU provides major improvement for the hearing-impaired with new hearing-aid software application.
A "Super Sensor" for Cancer and CSI's 08.03.09
TAU develops tiny device to "sniff out" disease, heart attacks, poison and environmental pollution.
A "Bionic Nose" That Knows 03.30.09
TAU chemist develops device to detect microscopic signs of cancer, bombs and impure water.
A Fantastic Voyage Brought to Life 01.15.09
TAU scientists develop a medical "mini-submarine" to blast diseased cells in the body.
A Perfect Bond 11.10.08
A new laser technique from TAU seals and heals wounds.
Innovative Laser for Glaucoma Surgery 09.10.07
A new laser tool will allow many more eye surgeons to perform a delicate operation.
TAU Researchers Bring Nanotechnologies to Life 11.03.05
Israeli team seeks to invent world's first "Tissue Machine."
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Neuroscience
Reversing Paralysis with a Restorative Gel 05.13.13
TAU researchers develop implant to regenerate nerves.
Sniffing Out Schizophrenia 04.29.13
Neurons in the nose could be the key to early, fast, and accurate diagnosis, says a TAU researcher.
President Obama Puts Much-Needed Money Where the Brain Is 04.04.13
TAU researcher says that BRAIN Initiative is a welcome step forward.
Star-Shaped Glial Cells Act as the Brain's "Motherboard" 03.06.13
New framework for brain communications offers insight into brain disease, says TAU researcher.
Oxygen Chamber Can Boost Brain Repair 01.23.13
Hyperbaric treatment has significantly resuscitated activity in damaged brains, TAU researchers find.
Parkinson's Treatment Can Trigger Creativity 01.14.13
Patients treated with dopamine-enhancing drugs are developing artistic talents, reports a TAU researcher.
Uncovering a Flaw in Drug Testing for Chronic Anxiety Disorder 12.13.12
TAU scientists say current tests are using the wrong mouse model.
Nicotine Dependency Puts the Brakes on Parkinson's Development 10.22.12
TAU researchers explain why smoking slows down Parkinson's.
Protein-Based Coating Could Help Rehabilitate Long-Term Brain Function 07.31.12
TAU researchers develop bioactive coating to "camouflage" neutral electrodes.
Wiring Bats for Neuroscience Research 07.09.12
TAU uses GPS and cutting-edge technologies with a first-ever captivity-bred bat colony.
Predicting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Before it Happens 06.13.12
TAU researchers use brain imaging to uncover susceptibility to psychological stress and trauma.
Diabetes Drug Could Be a Promising Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury 05.29.12
TAU research finds that existing diabetes medication may ease damage caused by brain-addling explosions.
Freezing Parkinson's in its Tracks 05.02.12
TAU researcher developing therapy to halt symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
Diabetic Mice Provide a Surprising Breakthrough for Multiple Sclerosis Research 01.05.12
New laboratory research could aid brain recovery, TAU research finds.
Brain's Connective Cells Are Much More Than Glue 12.29.11
Glia cells also regulate learning and memory, new TAU research finds.
Breakthrough: A Robot Brain Implanted in a Rodent 10.03.11
TAU researcher implants robotic cerebellum to repair motor function.
Finding Relief in Ritual 09.22.11
A healthy dose of repetitive behavior reduces anxiety, says a TAU researcher.
Cracking the Code of the Mind 07.12.11
TAU team connects neurons to computers to decipher the enigmatic code of neuronal circuits.
Getting an Accurate Read on Parkinson's 06.29.11
New algorithm reveals twice as many sufferers as previously estimated, says TAU researcher.
From the Brain of a Locust ... 09.29.10
TAU researcher takes an unorthodox route to understanding the human neurosystem.
Mapping a Brain Atlas 09.07.10
TAU investigates brain connections to understand disorders of the mind.
Saving the Brain's White Matter with Mutated Mice 08.17.10
TAU develops genetically mutated stem cells for myelin research.
Memory's Master Switch 07.29.10
TAU discovers the molecular power behind memory.
Can't Place That Face? 07.28.10
The trouble may be in your neurons, TAU's "Face Lab" discovers.
A Pacemaker for Your Brain 06.28.10
TAU's brain-to-computer chip revolutionizes neurological therapy.
Remember Magnesium If You Want to Remember 02.22.10
TAU finds new synthetic supplement increases memory and staves off age-related memory loss.
A Common Cholesterol Drug Fights Cataracts, Too 02.09.10
Broad new TAU study finds statins cut cataract risk in men almost in half.
Scary Music Is Scarier with Your Eyes Shut 09.15.09
TAU brain scientist says findings could lead to new neurological treatments.
Depression Does "Make Your Brown Eyes Blue" 05.05.09
TAU brain research links visual perception deficits to clinical depression.
"Buckyballs" to Treat Multiple Sclerosis 03.19.09
TAU's new treatment could revive diseased brain cells in MS sufferers.
New TAU Research Links Diabetes to Cognitive Deterioration 03.05.09
Conclusive proof that diabetes attacks the mind.
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Pain Management
Walking Away from Back Pain 03.05.13
Home aerobic program as effective as clinical therapy to treating lower back pain, finds TAU researcher.
Fish Oil Helps Heal Bed Sores of the Critically Ill 12.04.12
TAU research finds a 20-25 percent reduction in pressure ulcers with a fish oil enriched diet.
A New Drug to Manage Resistant Chronic Pain 04.30.12
TAU develops "BL-7050" to ease the neuropathic pain of millions of sufferers.
Those Aching Joints Could Be in Your Genes 07.05.11
TAU researcher takes the next step in "personalized medicine."
Changing "Channels" to Eliminate Chronic Pain 04.26.10
TAU researcher maps drug target to wipe pain away.
Pinch Away the Pain 02.16.10
Scorpion venom could be an alternative to morphine, TAU research suggests.
Pain Management, Habanero Style 05.04.09
TAU scientist works on "spicy" ways to manage chronic and intense pain.
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Pediatric Medicine
A Spoonful of Honey to Ease Night Time Coughing 10.05.12
TAU researchers find honey soothes coughs in sleeping children.
Clumsy Kids Who Don't "Grow Out of It" 04.04.11
TAU defines new parameters for studying and treating Developmental Coordination Disorder.
Teaching Kids to Work Through Trauma 10.21.10
TAU researchers develops workshop method to help children deal with PTSD.
Obsessing Over Strep Throat in Kids 10.20.10
TAU research links obsessive-compulsive disorder to common childhood illness.
A Virtual Muscle Machine for Kids with Disabilities 04.27.10
TAU researcher pioneers 3D "occupational therapy" for children.
A Magical Way to Move Kids 03.15.10
TAU researcher uses magic tricks to treat children with locomotor disabilities.
Innovative Method to Teach Tots About Personal Cleanliness 06.03.09
TAU researcher notes the importance of handwashing for pre-schoolers.
Mind Out of Balance, Body Out of Balance 01.22.09
New research from TAU suggests a link between anxiety and balance problems in children.
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Pharmaceutical Science
Medicine Gets More Personal 02.12.13
High-content drug screening could be the key for treatment of rare Jewish diseases, says a TAU researcher.
A New Drug to Manage Resistant Chronic Pain 04.30.12
TAU develops "BL-7050" to ease the neuropathic pain of millions of sufferers.
A 24-karat Gold Key to Unlock the Immune System 03.26.12
Innovative TAU tool for immune system activation could lead to better drug delivery.
Outsmarting Killer Bacteria 09.14.10
TAU develops next generation of antibiotics to combat drug-resistant "superbugs."
From Carnivorous Plants to the Medicine Cabinet? 02.18.10
New TAU research investigates anti-fungal agents in the sticky "pitchers" of carnivorous plants.
An Underwater Drugstore 02.26.09
TAU researchers look to marine sponges to beat resistance to antibiotics.
Can Cannibalism Fight Infections? 02.02.09
TAU scientists unlock the secret of drug resistance in deadly bacteria.
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Stem Cell Research
Promising Stem Cell Therapy for Children with Renal Cancer 01.02.13
TAU researchers discover potential alternative to dangerous chemotherapy treatment.
Using Bone Marrow to Protect the Brain 09.20.11
Stem cell technology from TAU research begins clinical trial for Lou Gehrig's disease.
"Open Wide" for New Stem Cell Potential 08.23.11
Stem cells of the oral mucosa stay young, says TAU researcher.
Taking a "Shine" to Heart Repair 08.11.11
TAU researcher uses lasers to stimulate stem cells and reduce heart scarring.
Stem Cell "Memory" Can Boost Insulin Levels 07.13.11
Adult-derived stem cells could pave the way for new treatment of diabetes, says TAU researcher.
Turning Back the Cellular Clock 06.29.10
TAU develops method for tracking adult stem cells as they regress.
A Launch Pad for Stem Cell Research 06.08.10
TAU research is inventing a tool to control the risk of "runaway" stem cells.
Telltale Moss 09.29.09
Mother Nature gives clues for improving stem cell techniques, TAU scientists discover.
Watching Stem Cells Repair the Human Brain 08.17.09
TAU researcher shows viability of bone marrow stem cells with unique MRI tracking methods.
Embryonic Stem Cells Caused Cancer in Boy's Brain, TAU Researchers Confirm 03.04.09
TAU researchers first to establish medical risk of controversial stem cell treatments.
TAU Researchers Create New Stem Cell Screening Tool 09.04.08
A bioinformatic system takes adult stem cell research to a new level.
TAU Researchers Collaborate on New Therapy Using Adult Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson's Disease 11.03.05
Novel therapy uses a patient's own bone marrow stem cells.
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Vision and Hearing
Discovering the Missing "LINC" to Deafness 01.28.13
Mutation in a genetic protein prevents hearing, reports a TAU researcher.
Speaking Skills Crucial for Hearing Impaired Children in the Classroom 12.17.12
Intelligible speech closes the gap between hearing-impaired children and their normal-hearing peers, TAU researcher says.
Two Bionic Ears Are Better Than the Sum of Their Parts 09.20.12
Bilateral cochlear implants may restore binaural sound processing in the brain, says a TAU researcher.
Turn Down the iPod to Save Your Hearing 12.28.11
Using MP3 players at high volume puts teens at risk for early hearing loss, say TAU researchers.
New iPhone App Keeps Eyesight from Deteriorating 11.01.11
TAU researcher develops application to delay the need for reading glasses.
Diagnosing Hearing Loss at a Fraction of the Time and Cost 09.14.11
TAU researcher uses revolutionary fast-track sequencing to identify genetic causes for deafness.
Seeing a Bionic Eye on Medicine's Horizon 03.22.10
TAU pioneers research for new retinal implant technology.
Treating Lazy Eyes with a Joystick 06.22.09
TAU develops computer game therapy now ready for treating adults.
Violent Video Games Can Improve Vision 04.07.09
TAU research finds teens enhance their eyesight while engaging in play.
Innovative Laser for Glaucoma Surgery 09.10.07
A new laser tool will allow many more eye surgeons to perform a delicate operation.
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TAU School of Public Health Hosts Second Summer Institute in Collaboration with Johns Hopkins University 04.15.13
Israel–US initiative advances international perspective on public health.
Study Finds Fat and Bone Mass Are Genetically Linked 03.11.13
Obesity and osteoporosis should not be treated separately, TAU researcher counsels.
Walking Away from Back Pain 03.05.13
Home aerobic program as effective as clinical therapy to treating lower back pain, finds TAU researcher.
Backs Bear a Heavy Burden 02.21.13
TAU research finds that heavy loads on the shoulders can cause nerve damage in the hands and fingers.
Medicine Gets More Personal 02.12.13
High-content drug screening could be the key for treatment of rare Jewish diseases, says a TAU researcher.
It's True: Medical Cannabis Provides Dramatic Relief for Sufferers of Chronic Ailments 01.24.13
Treatment can improve appetite, ease chronic pain, and more, say TAU researchers.
"Marisol's Mice" Guide Scientists to New Hope for a Rare Genetic Disorder 01.22.13
One child's battle with Vanishing White Matter Disease inspires breakthrough research at a TAU lab.
Paging Dr. Charles Dickens! 01.16.13
Author used literature to showcase discrimination against the disabled, says a TAU researcher.
Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $3.3 Million Matching Grant to TAU for Nanomedicine Initiative 12.19.12
Research will design "theranostic" drugs personalized for individual cancer, cardiovascular, and inflammatory disease patients.
Fish Oil Helps Heal Bed Sores of the Critically Ill 12.04.12
TAU research finds a 20-25 percent reduction in pressure ulcers with a fish oil enriched diet.
Can't Stop? Smoking Less Helps 11.19.12
Forty-year study shows benefit from reduction, say TAU researchers.
TAU Named to Spearhead Groundbreaking Nanotechnology Consortium 10.18.12
Group of eleven laboratories to target personalized treatment for cancer, infectious and heart diseases.
Sleep Deprivation After Trauma Could Prevent PTSD 08.20.12
Six hours of wakefulness reduces the likelihood of post-traumatic symptoms, a TAU researcher finds.
What Sets Allergies in Motion? 08.02.12
TAU research identifies a protein group that may kick-start allergic reactions.
ASHA Grant Funds Cutting-Edge AIDS Research at TAU 07.12.12
USAID funding equips state-of-the-art facility for HIV/AIDS research.
Common Acne Medication Doubles Risk of Eye Infections 05.23.12
Combine acne pills with eyedrops to avoid damage, TAU researcher suggests.
A New Drug to Manage Resistant Chronic Pain 04.30.12
TAU develops "BL-7050" to ease the neuropathic pain of millions of sufferers.
A 24-karat Gold Key to Unlock the Immune System 03.26.12
Innovative TAU tool for immune system activation could lead to better drug delivery.
Pain Relievers Could be Spiking Your Blood Pressure 03.20.12
Doctors and patients need to be aware of risks, TAU researcher cautions.
Muscling In on MS 01.26.12
Muscle endurance tests can detect abnormalities in the early stages of multiple sclerosis, say TAU researchers.
A "Fantastic Voyage" Through the Body — with Precision Control 12.15.11
TAU researcher develops capsule endoscope controlled by MRI to investigate digestive system.
Beating Superbugs with a High-Tech Cleanser 12.08.11
TAU engineers an easy-to-use solution to make hospitals safer.
Polio Still a Threat to Public Health 11.07.11
Live virus used in polio vaccine can evolve and infect, warns TAU researcher.
Is Estrogen Going to Your Head? 09.08.11
Growing deposits of bone in the skull means your hormones are out of whack, warns TAU researcher.
Watching Viruses "Friend" a Network 08.30.11
TAU develops a Facebook application to track the path of infection.
Why HIV Virus Infection Rates Are on the Rise 08.25.11
TAU researcher finds already-medicated patients are passing on the virus.
Can the Spanish Flu Devastate Us Again? 08.15.11
TAU researchers work to determine how H1N1 becomes pandemic.
Hang Out at the Water Cooler = Life Longer 08.04.11
Getting along with co-workers can significantly increase your lifespan, says TAU researcher.
Catching the West Nile Virus in Action 07.25.11
TAU researcher tracks cases to track the threat of the virus.
Leaving Anger on the Field 07.06.11
Statistics prove that sports help ease aggression in boys, TAU researcher says.
Those Aching Joints Could Be in Your Genes 07.05.11
TAU researcher takes the next step in "personalized medicine."
Lessening the Dangers of Radiation 05.11.11
TAU researcher finds ultrasound as effective as CT scans for most diagnoses.
Mucus: Fighting the War Against Pollutants 03.30.11
TAU research says a body's defense mechanism may also provide a new drug delivery system.
Taking Unpleasant Surprises Out of Plastic Surgery 02.01.11
TAU researcher develops a 3D "before-and-after" tool for plastic surgeons.
Just What the Doctor Ordered 01.20.11
American medical students receive New York State accredited training at TAU's Sackler Faculty of Medicine.
A Fountain of Youth in Your Muscles 12.01.10
TAU uncovers muscle–stem cell mechanism in aging.
Monitoring Wear in Helicopters — and Hips, Knees, and Ankles, Too 11.23.10
TAU researchers apply an industrial monitoring technique to orthopedic diagnoses.
TAU Team Treats Young Burn Victims in Romania 09.02.10
Burn specialists lend aid after tragic hospital fire.
A Medical Exchange of Minds 08.12.10
Foreign medical students confer at TAU to tackle humanitarian crises.
Smoking Mind Over Smoking Matter 07.13.10
TAU's surprising new study shows cigarette cravings result from habit, not addiction.
Catching Multiple Sclerosis Before It Strikes 04.29.10
TAU finds MS biomarkers almost a decade before symptoms appear.
A Lab Rat — Created in the Lab 04.13.10
TAU is bioengineering tissues as an alternative to animal testing.
Different Strokes for Married Folks? 04.08.10
TAU reports that a happy marriage may prevent fatal strokes in men.
Proof: Smoking Is Dumb 04.01.10
TAU researcher finds link betweeen cigarette smoking and IQ.
How Arthritis Thrives 01.25.10
TAU expert reviews environmental triggers (hairspray! lipstick!) of common autoimmune diseases.
Estrogen in the Fight Against Schizophrenia 01.19.10
TAU finds the female hormone may protect women from psychosis.
Enormous Dividends from Thinking Small 10.22.09
TAU's nano-bio research is firing the world's imagination.
Going Out on a Limb 10.19.09
TAU develops a "scaffold" to regenerate lost or damaged bones and tissues.
Fighting the Swine Flu Pandemic with Mathematics 07.08.09
TAU develops new medical management tool to combat viral outbreaks.
Stopping Viral Hijackers in Their Tracks 05.21.09
TAU researchers work on stopping the Hepatitis C virus from replicating in liver cells.
A Dose of PlayStation to Heal Severe Burns 05.19.09
TAU prescribes Sony's "EyeToy" to speed physical and emotional recovery.
Biofeedback from the Zoo 01.27.09
TAU research discovers how to treat OCD by observing bears, gazelles and rats.
Breathing Easier 01.05.09
TAU finds that exertion at work and play can trigger deadly asthma attacks.
Seizing the Day 12.31.08
TAU researchers find epileptics in stressful jobs can handle the pressure.
A Simple Questionnaire to Replace a Doctor's Exam 12.22.08
TAU research swaps costly employer medical exams for an efficient, non-invasive quiz.
There's a Life-Saving Medical Device Sitting on Your Sink 12.11.08
Toothbrushing can prevent hospital-borne pneumonia, a TAU study finds.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Memory 12.04.08
Groundbreaking research on human memory by TAU.
Easing the Stress of Trauma 12.01.08
TAU investigates a new injection therapy to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder.
Reducing Epidemic Proportions 11.05.08
TAU pioneers a high-tech system to cut hospital-related infections by half.
Play at Your Own Risk 10.29.08
TAU finds that amateur sports can lead to unexpected health problems later in life.
Could Dr. House Be Replaced by a Computer? 10.16.08
TAU computer scientists are cracking the code on the metabolism of human diseases.
TAU Isolates World's Oldest Case of Tuberculosis 10.16.08
The findings have implications in understanding how human diseases mutate and spread.
Seeing Through the Skin 09.11.08
A TAU researcher illuminates the unseen world of "skin vision" in humans.
Expanding Fields of Vision 08.08.08
New virtual reality goggles create an equal opportunity eye test.
Alleviating the Fear of Falling 07.28.08
Ritalin could prevent fatal falls, a TAU study finds.
Art in a Petri Dish 12.14.07
A TAU professor's art project illuminates the social behaviors of bacteria.
Fate Not So Unpredictable After All 12.03.07
A new predictability theory from a TAU researcher may have profound implications for the environment, medicine and more.
A Smile Is His Greatest Reward 10.25.07
A TAU microsurgeon, one of Newsweek's top ten, specializes in facial reanimation.
An Alernative to Painful Liver Biopsy 08.31.07
TAU is developing a blood test that can diagnose early stage liver disease.
Johnson & Johnson Partners with Ramot, TAU and TAUAC for Medical Research 07.20.07
Matching funds for a major new research initiative are provided by a TAUAC leader.
Survival Aids 03.23.06
Tel Aviv University trains African doctors to increase the lifespan of HIV/AIDS sufferers.
Bracing for a Pandemic 03.17.06
An early-warning system for bird flu experts track flocks' flight patterns for clues on disease's course.
TAU Researchers Coax Liver Cells to Produce Insulin 11.03.05
Adult liver cells can be redirected to produce insulin in response to glucose levels, according to a TAU study.
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