A new study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Ben Gurion University of the Negev, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Health, has found that a fourth dose of the existing COVID-19 vaccine is effective in protecting the elderly population in long-term care facilities from the Omicron variant. The research was based on a… Read More
Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers recently conducted a unique experiment in the International Space Station to test genetic diagnosis under microgravity conditions using the CRISPR system, a sort of molecular “search engine.” They proved that CRISPR-Cas can be used to precisely and reliably identify viruses and bacteria infecting crew members during space missions. The study… Read More
Professor Karen Avraham was selected last week as the next Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University (TAU). She is the first woman appointed to the position. Professor Avraham’s tenure begins on September 1, 2022. She previously served as Vice Dean for Pre-Clinical Affairs at the Faculty of Medicine. “Medicine is undergoing… Read More
A new Tel Aviv University (TAU) study reveals that many SARS-CoV-2 variants are likely formed in chronic COVID-19 patients who suffer from immunosuppression. The researchers suggest that a weakened antibody response, particular in the lower airways of these chronic patients, may prevent full recovery from the virus and drive the virus to mutate many times… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) offers a new and unique treatment for AIDS which may be developed into a vaccine or a one-time treatment for patients with HIV. The study examined the engineering of type B white blood cells in the patient’s body to secrete anti-HIV antibodies in response to the virus…. Read More
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have unraveled a mechanism shared by mutations in the genes ADNP and SHANK3, which cause autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions. The researchers also found that an experimental drug previously developed in their lab is effective in lab models for these mutations and may be suitable for treating a range… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) found that women aged 55 and over who snore are at increased risk for sleep apnea, which can be fatal. The researchers warn that because the phenomenon occurs during sleep, women who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing are not even aware that they are suffering from the problem… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) enables vaccine developers to determine vaccine safety via smart wearable sensors that measure objective physiological parameters. According to the researchers, most clinical trials testing the safety of new vaccines. including COVID-19 vaccines, rely on participants’ subjective reports, which can lead to biased results. In contrast, objective physiological… Read More