A Revolutionary Imaging Technique for Cancer Detection

A game-changing medical research is set to transform cancer detection and treatment. Professor Sharon Ruthstein from the Department of Chemistry at Bar-Ilan University is leading the way with an innovative imaging technique that could reshape how we diagnose and fight cancer. Her unexpected ally is copper.

The Surprising Link Between Gut Bacteria and Aggression

A fascinating medical research has uncovered a surprising connection between the microscopic world within our bodies and one of humanity’s most primal behaviors: aggression. Scientists at Bar-Ilan University's Azrieli Faculty of Medicine have found compelling evidence that gut bacteria play a crucial role in shaping social behavior, potentially transforming our understanding of how early-life interventions impact brain development.

Close your eyes and imagine a team of scientists huddling around a microscope. They're not looking at some exotic microbe or newly discovered species.

In a groundbreaking medical research that's capturing global attention, scientists at Bar-Ilan University have uncovered a surprising link between antibiotics and a debilitating digestive condition. While antibiotics are a staple in modern medicine for fighting bacterial infections, they may also be setting the stage for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition affecting about 1% of the global population.

The ISF, Israel's premier funding body for cutting-edge basic research, has recognized the exceptional scientific excellence of Bar-Ilan's diverse research community. This substantial financial boost will not only advance innovative studies but also facilitate the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for the university's laboratories.

Among the grant recipients are some of Bar-Ilan's brightest minds: