Morrie Markoff, Jewish and oldest man in US, 110 His brain will be donated to science for research on super-aging. June 13, 2024
Remarkable protein may unlock treatments for neurodegenerative diseases People with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS could benefit down the road. Pesach Benson Sept. 3, 2023
One small step for brain chemistry One large leap for autism spectrum disorder? David Segaloff, MD, and Judith Segaloff May 31, 2023
The Israeli company turning smartphones into brain monitors Mon4t’s technology makes use of a smartphone’s built-in sensors, such as its accelerometer, gyroscope, touch screen, microphone and GPS to closely monitor brain conditions from the comfort of a patient’s home, says Ziv Yekutieli, co-founder and CEO of Mon4t. Yaakov Lappin Feb. 14, 2022
Jerusalem researcher participates in groundbreaking brain-imaging research at Cornell Jerusalem College of Technology lecturer and researcher Dr. David Sinefeld, along with his Cornell University counterparts, reveals a new method for brain imaging in zebrafish, potentially providing significant insight into future discoveries. Oct. 26, 2020
New drug, diagnostic techniques slow and even reverse cognitive decline from aging When given the new drug to reduce inflammation, senile mice had fewer signs of dysfunctional brain electrical activity and were better able to learn new tasks, becoming almost cognitively adept as mice half their age. Dec. 4, 2019
Israeli researchers create MRI technique to predict diseases, start treatment sooner “This [new tool] would provide physicians with a fuller picture of what is going on in the brain,” said Dr. Aviv Mezer of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. July 30, 2019
