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June 08, 2026 09:21 ET | Source: Hebrew University of Jerusalem

First-in-the-World Gene Therapy Delivers Missing Gene Directly to Infant's Brain, Marking Historic Milestone in Precision Medicine

Israel, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An eight-month-old infant with a severe genetic epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to receive an experimental gene replacement therapy...
June 04, 2026 06:00 ET | Source: Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Brain Predicts Social Interaction Before It Starts New Study Finds

Jerusalem, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How does the brain decide to approach others? Researchers found that coordinated brain activity linked to social behavior begins seconds before movement...
June 02, 2026 05:05 ET | Source: Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Genetic Trade-Off Linking Early Reproduction to Aging and Cancer Uncovered

Jerusalem, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing the risk of aging and cancer later in life....
April 16, 2026 09:50 ET | Source: Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Skin Cancer Study Identifies WWOX Protein as Key Regulator of Tumor Progression

Jerusalem, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that helps prevent common skin cancers from becoming aggressive and metastatic. The study, published...
April 15, 2026 06:30 ET | Source: Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Hidden Logic Behind AI’s Judgments of People

Jerusalem, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New study shows that modern AI systems don’t just process information, they systematically “judge” people in ways that resemble human trust, but with...