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Haitham Amal

HUJI Bite: From Challenges to Solutions- The Latest Research on Autism Symptom Relief in Children

22 May, 2023

With an impressive academic background in Pharmacy and Medicine, Dr. Haitham Amal's research focuses on autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and other brain disorders. He has published numerous papers and received prestigious awards and grants, including the Krill Prize and recognition as one of the 40 most promising young people. Dr. Amal leads a group of scientists at the Institute for Drug Research, collaborating with institutions like MIT, Scripps Institute, and Imperial College London.

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Sheera Adar

HUJI Bite: DNA Damage and Mutations: How Cells Keep Their DNA Safe

16 March, 2023

Dr. Sheera Adar from Hebrew University's Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is passionate about understanding the mechanisms behind DNA damages and repair. Her research is focused on exploring the various ways in which the genome can be compromised by internal and external damaging agents, and the consequences of these damages on cellular function and disease development.

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Martin Gitonga

HUJI Bite: Balancing the Tartness: Passionfruit's Journey to a Less Acidic Future

16 February, 2023

Join Martin Gitonga, an International MSc in Plant Sciences, as he delves into his ground-breaking research on reducing the acidity in passion fruit. As a native of Kenya, Martin's ultimate goal is to bring the knowledge and techniques he is learning in Israel back to his home country to help the local farmers improve the quality of their crops. With his passion for plant sciences and commitment to making a difference, Martin is sure to inspire you in this newest Bite.

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Idan Sabag

HUJI Bite: Sesame: From Ancient Seed to Modern Crop

2 February, 2023

Sesame seeds are healthy and tasty, but it’s a very labor-intensive crop, as pods must be picked by hand. As a result, sesame production has left Israel, moving entirely overseas. Now, Idan Sabag is working to bring it back. Together with Prof. Zvi Peleg, he is bringing sesame into modern agriculture, making it better suited for mechanized harvest. Idan Sabag is a doctoral student in the Department of Plant Sciences & Genetics in Agriculture

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Yaniv Alkouby

New Organelle Discovered in Eggs and Sperm | Research by Dr. Yaniv Elkouby

19 January, 2023

Dr. Yaniv Elkouby, from the Faculty of Medicine in The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discovered a previously unknown structure in zebrafish egg cells that forms a remarkable molecular cable system to mechanically control chromosomes. This groundbreaking discovery can lead to better understanding of human fertility.

The full  article

Elkouby Lab Website

 

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Evyatar Ben Mordechay

HUJI BITE: Medicated Crops: Irrigating with Treated Wastewater

5 January, 2023

In a world facing increased water shortages, irrigating crops with treated wastewater isn’t just a good idea – it’s a necessity. But what happens when that wastewater contains traces of pharmaceuticals? Dr. Evyatar Ben Mordechay is analyzing how the pharmaceuticals that enter our sewage make their way into the agro-environment, and back into our bodies via crops we consume. Dr. Evyatar Ben Mordechay recently graduated and is now a postdoctoral researcher Department of Soil and Water Sciences.

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Yair Mau

HUJI Bites: Salty & Dry: Plants Struggle to Survive

8 December, 2022

Healthy soil is critical for sustaining life on earth. In fact, every single bite of food starts as a plant growing in the ground. Dr. Yair Mau studies how the basic act of watering crops affects soil salinity, while gaining insights into basic processes that affect soil quality. He also studies how plants cope with environmental stressors posed by climate change. Dr. Yair Mau is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Soil and Water Sciences.

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