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Could Fibrates Turn the Effects of Corona into Little More Than the Common Cold?
Initial Clinical Data from Hebrew University Shows Promising Results, Supporting Early Evidence of Fenofibrate Ability to Prevent Lung Damage in Corona Patients
Drug can reduce COVID-19 severity and mortality even as newly emerging vaccines reduce transmission
A great honor: The only Israeli PhD student to win the prestigious Apple PhD fellowship this year
Webinar: Understanding the Pandemic: Hebrew University Experts on Corona
Join us for this special webinar series and learn directly from some of Hebrew University’s greatest minds about the implications of the coronavirus.
1. The Real Risk Of The Spread Of The CoronaVirus (French). Register Here.
2. Don't Panic: Dealing With Anxiety In The Age Of Coronavirus (English). Register Here.
Were Dinosaurs Warm Blooded?
How Did Dinosaur Parents Know When Their Kids Had a Fever?
Prehistoric egg shells provide clues to dinosaurs’ evolution from cold- to warm-blooded creatures
From the time that dinosaur fossils were first discovered, these creatures have fascinated scientists and laypeople alike. In the academic world, their remains provide important clues into the prehistoric world; in popular culture, dinosaurs have inspired blockbuster hits, such as Jurassic Park and King Kong.
Alfred Landecker Foundation Announces $13 Million Dollar Grant to Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Largest-Ever German-Israeli Academic Grant to Promote Research on Human Rights and Minority Protections in Age of Rising Nationalism and Authoritarianism
The Alfred Landecker Foundation has awarded the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) a $13 million USD grant to fund academic initiatives that focus on the causes and consequences of the Holocaust, promote studies on human rights, minority protection, the rule of law, and reparations for historical wrongs and injustices.
A Shared Ancestry? Genomes Provide New Insight into Canaanite Heritage’s Far Reach
“The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham and Japheth; Ham was the father of Canaan. These were the three sons of Noah, and from them came the people who were scattered over the whole earth.”—Genesis 9:18,19
Hebrew University Mourns the Passing of Prof. Zeev Sternhell
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) mourns the passing of Professor Zeev Sternhell. Sternhell was a world-renowned expert on fascism and nationalism and Emeritus Professor at HU's Political Science Department. He was 85 years old and is survived by his wife Ziva and two daughters, Tali and Yael.
Hebrew University Team Teaches and Old Drug New Tricks
New Delivery for Antibiotics Arms Medicine in the Fight against Antibiotic Resistance and COVID-19
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed an injectable antibiotic with a new mode of action, which could have a significant impact on the morbidity rate for pandemics such as COVID-19, Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University announced today.
Put Down that Cup of Earl Gray Tea! Antioxidant-Rich Foods like Black Tea, Chocolate and Berries May Increase Risk for Certain Cancers, New Hebrew University Research Finds
It is a fact that has long baffled doctors: Cancer in the small intestine is quite rare, whereas colorectal cancer, a neighboring though much smaller organ, is one of the leading causes of cancer death for men and women. What is it about the colon that seems to “attract” cancer?
Part 2: Webinar: Understanding the Pandemic: Hebrew University Experts on Corona
Join us for this special webinar series and learn directly from some of Hebrew University’s greatest minds about the implications of
the coronavirus.
1. Financial Implications of the Pandemic, Featuring Prof. Dan Galai
Monday, March 23, 20:00 Jerusalem time - Register Here.
Prof. Emeritus, the Jerusalem School of Business Administration, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
What Makes an Airbnb Host Look Trustworthy?
Hebrew University Researchers Crack the Code
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Nowhere is this principle more true than in the world of social media. There, people choose cab drivers, Airbnb rentals and even life partners based on photos.
In online transactions like Airbnb, photos play an outsized role in a renter’s decision-making process: Which host looks trustworthy? Who do I think will provide me a nice rental--one that closely resembles the photos they posted?