HUJI Bites

Throughout her career, Dr. Maayan Salton, from Hebrew University's Faculty of Medicine, was always fascinated with genetics - and especially how our genes create RNA to later translate to proteins. On this episode of HUJI Bites, Dr. Salton describes how her lab studies RNA and the process of editing, particularly as it relates to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and how the genetic information that passes from our genes make us who we are.

Spring is in the air! And while, weatherwise, this season can be a bit unpredictable, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and get moving! But exercise can be particularly difficult if you are suffering with osteoarthritis – the most common form of arthritis that mainly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. On this episode of HUJI Bites, Prof. Mona Dvir-Ginzberg of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, talks about what she is doing in her lab to combat the degenerative effects of this joint disease and how cartilage plays a prominent role in this process.

Studies show that stereotyping and prejudice are among the most prevalent and significant psychological and social problems in the world - profoundly affecting our security, mental health, and well-being. On this episode of HUJI Bites, Dr. Roni Porat, a faculty member at the Hebrew University's Departments of Political Science and International Relations, discusses this issue and how her research is exploring institutional processes and psychological tools that could be the key to potentially decreasing prejudice.

At Hebrew University, The M.D/PhD Program teaches students the skills to not only heal but prevent disease. Karina Simantov knows this firsthand as a researcher in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. On this episode of HUJI Bites, Simantov takes us into the lab and speaks to us about her groundbreaking research. By asking the right questions, researchers can make an impact - not only in the progression of the disease but in the future of medicine.

Infants are born unable to care for themselves. Their survival and development depend on their caregivers. Studies show that early social bonding with a primary caregiver is necessary for mental and physical health and is associated with greater well-being and success in adulthood.

Professor Hillel Furstenberg, a researcher in the Einstein Institute for Mathematics and professor emeritus at The Hebrew University, was awarded the 2020 Abel Prize – the Nobel Prize of Mathematics. The award recognized his incredible achievements and contributions in the field, and he is the first Israeli to win this prestigious prize.

Featuring Dr. Nathan Steiger, The Fredy and Nadine Hermann Institute of Earth Science in the Faculty of Science This week we celebrate Earth Day – a day that promotes clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for people and wildlife alike. A main component to a cleaner environment is climate education. At The Fredy and Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences at The Hebrew University they are doing just that – focusing on the latest in the fields of climate change, water resources and natural hazards.