Immunological research at the University of Haifa, Israel, has made a new breakthrough, revealing a critical component in the "decision-making" process of white blood cells that play a role in healing from bacterial inflammation.
Women suffering from anorexia or bulimia draw themselves with prominently different characteristics than women who do not have eating disorders and who are considered of normal weight.
The more time adolescent girls spend in front of Facebook, the more their chances of developing a negative body image and various eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia and exaggerated dieting. This has been shown in a new study from the University of Haifa.
The researchers found that students who know two languages have an easier time gaining command of a third language than students who are fluent in only one language.
Viewing TV coverage of terrorist events causes deterioration of psychological resources, such as commitment and a sense of success, and to feeling threatened, which in turn can also lead to loss of resources and other negative affects.
People diagnosed as psychopathic have difficulty showing empathy, just like patients who have suffered frontal head injury. This has been shown in a new study from the University of Haifa.
Fast development is often perceived as an advantage. However, research conducted on salamanders at the University of Haifa and the University of California, found that the acceleration of developmental rates increases mortality. "Our findings are consistent with research findings on other animals and call for further research on rates of development in humans," said Asaf Sadeh who led the study.
A new study from the University of Haifa shows that within the private sector high levels of emotional intelligence empower positive attitudes towards the workplace and decrease negative behavior; however, the same effect was not found within the public sector.
Thousands of acres of the Carmel Forest, adjacent to the University of Haifa, Israel, were engulfed in flames in the fire that turned into a national tragedy - the largest forest fire in the history of modern Israel. Following is a list of experts.
Preschool-aged children who demonstrate fearless behavior also reveal less empathy and more aggression towards their peers. This has been shown in a new study that was carried out at the University of Haifa's Faculty of Education.
Workers who agreed to take early retirement were likely to not have considered that option if it hadn't been for pressure at the workplace to do so. This has been revealed in a new study carried out at the University of Haifa that examined the significance of early retirement.
Reefs of deep-sea corals are discovered for the first time in the Mediterranean, offshore of Israel, by the "Nautilus" cruise. "It's like finding a flourishing oasis in the middle of the desert," said Dr. Yizhaq Makovsky.
A rare bronze signet ring with the impression of the face of the Greek sun god, Apollo, has been discovered at Tel Dor, in northern Israel, by University of Haifa diggers.
A wall painting (fresco) of Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune, was exposed during the 11th season of excavation at the Sussita site, on the east shore of the Sea of Galilee, which was conducted by researchers of the University of Haifa.
Emotional intelligence plays an important role in coping with organizational politics; a high level of emotional intelligence makes for more dedicated and satisfied employees. This is revealed in a new study from the University of Haifa.
A new study from the University of Haifa has found an additional link between Light At Night (LAN) and cancer. The researchers say their study results show that suppression of melatonin due to exposure to LAN is linked to the worrying rise in the number of cancer patients.
A series of studies published in the prestigious journal Neuropsychology has shown that because of the visual complexity of Arabic orthography, the brain's right hemisphere is not involved in decoding the text in the first stages of learning to read.
New research at the University of Haifa has made a breakthrough in identifying chemical substances released by mosquitoes' natural predators that function as warning signals for egg laying mosquitoes.
The better a politician's looks, the higher the frequency of television news coverage, shows a new study carried out at the University of Haifa's Department of Communication, published in the International Journal of Press/Politics.
Accomplishment for new Sagy Center for the Study of the Internet at the University of Haifa: IBM international research grant awarded to University of Haifa researchers for development of database enhancement application
A 3,200-year-old round bronze tablet with a carved face of a woman, found at the El-ahwat excavation site near Katzir in central Israel, has been identified as part of a linchpin that held the wheel of a battle chariot in place.
An earlier study has shown that the stress of the Second Lebanon War in Israel increased the frequency of attacks in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The present study reveals that a potential way to minimize MS exacerbation is by directly coping with the situation.
This new, validated chronology, achieved by using radiocarbon documenting, has far-reaching implications for Middle Eastern and eastern Mediterranean archaeology," says Dr. Ezra Marcus of the University of Haifa.
Cyclical changes in atmospheric pressure and sea surface temperature in the North Atlantic Ocean affect drought in the Sahel region on the southern Sahara rim. This has been revealed in an international study.
A new intervention, the result of a collaboration between researchers from the University of Haifa, City University of New York and Indiana University, was found to reduce the self-stigma and improve the quality of life and self-esteem among persons with serious mental illness.
A new technique assisting in early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has been developed at the University of Haifa. This technique involves analysis of voice and articulation.
A new study from the University of Haifa has found that just one "pulse" of artificial light at night disrupts the circadian mode of cell division - one of the body's mechanisms that is damaged in the development of cancer.
A new study carried out by Prof. Rachel Lev-Wiesel and Dr. Tzachi Ben Zion has found that women who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood reported higher levels of depression and symptoms of post-trauma during pregnancy.
Many terrorist organizations, including Hamas, are using their children's websites in order to recruit girls for terrorist activities. This is part of an increasing trend adopted by terrorist organizations and fundamentalist Islamic groups that are using the Internet.
A person can reach a high level of spiritual development without being emotionally and psychologically mature. This has been shown in a new study presented by Prof. Ofra Mayseless at the 2nd Conference on the Study of Contemporary Spirituality that was held at the University of Haifa.
The more heterogeneous the community of an online chat channel, the more chances the channel has to survive over time. This has been concluded in a new joint study carried out by researchers of the University of Haifa and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
The 2nd Israeli Conference on the Study of Contemporary Spirituality is taking place next week at the University of Haifa. Topics being presented at the conference include: Hasidism and neo-Hasidism; spirituality and physical health; spirituality and law.
The new identification of Khirbet Qeiyafa in the region of Israel's Elah Valley as "Neta'im" confirms the supremacy of the Kingdom of Israel in the 10th century BCE, during the times of King David.
Jihadist terror organizations have set economic terrorism as their new target, intending to harm and paralyze Western economies, the United Sates in particular, claims Prof. Gabriel Weimann, expert researcher of terrorism over the Internet.
Perception of second language speech is easier when it is spoken in the accent of the listener and not in the 'original' accent of that language, shows a new study from the University of Haifa. The study was published in the prestigious Journal of Psycholinguistic Research.
Bees prefer nectar with small amounts of nicotine and caffeine over nectar that does not comprise these substances at all, a study from the University of Haifa reveals. "This could be an evolutionary development intended, as in humans, to make the bee addicted," states Prof. Ido Izhaki, one of the researchers who conducted the study.
A century after Amedeo Modigliani painted the Portrait of Maud Abrantes, the mystery behind the painting might be solved. Ofra Rimon, Director and Curator of the Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa, discovered that hidden in the painting is the portrait of another woman. "Modigliani was probably not happy with that painting and decided to paint over it in favor of a portrait of Maud," she claims.
Extensive commercial fishing endangers dolphin populations in the Mediterranean. This has been shown in a new study carried out at the University of Haifa's Department of Maritime Civilizations. "Unfortunately, we turn our backs to the sea and do not give much consideration to our marine neighbors," states researcher Dr. Aviad Scheinin.
The nectar of the almond tree produces an extraordinary and dangerous poison. This is the only known plant to have this poison in its flowers' nectar. A study carried out at the University of Haifa has revealed that bees are mysteriously drawn to the toxic substance.
Rising and falling sea levels over relatively short periods do not indicate long-term trends. An assessment of hundreds and thousands of years shows that what seems an irregular phenomenon today is in fact nothing new," explains Dr. Dorit Sivan.
Israel's kibbutz movement continues to shift from the "collective" model to differential wages.
Love and emotions are discussed in depth by Prof. Aaron Ben-Ze'ev, President of the University of Haifa, philosopher and author of books on the subject.
New Zealand missionaries want to host the "Chosen People" for the spiritual experience; Israeli backpackers use their services for the cheap deal. "Both sides come out ahead; the Israelis even come out with unexpected spiritual gains," says Prof. Yoel Mansfeld.
"A fleet of fighter planes is not necessary to attack a power station; a keyboard is sufficient. And if you don't have the skills, there are enough mercenary hackers who can do it for you," says Dr. Yaniv Levyatan, a University of Haifa expert on information warfare.
A new and previously unknown species of spider has been discovered in the dune of the Sands of Samar in the southern Arava region by a team of scientists from the Department of Biology in the University of Haifa-Oranim. Unfortunately, however, its habitat is endangered.
Prof. Kobi Rosenblum, University of Haifa, has been awarded a €1.6 million grant from DIP, a German-Israeli Project Cooperation. It will fund Prof. Rosenblum's international research of the role of protein expression in memory formation and stability.
A breakthrough in research of Hebrew scriptures has shed light on the period in which the Bible was written. Prof. Gershon Galil of the University of Haifa has deciphered an inscription dating from the 10th century BCE and has shown that this is a Hebrew inscription.
Infants who begin hearing after undergoing cochlear implantation have a lot of catching up to do before being able to talk. A new study presented at a "Brain, Therapy and Crafts" conference at the University of Haifa reveals that music therapy can assist these children's rehabilitation process toward language acquisition.
A new study carried out by the University of Haifa and the University of Michigan found that motivation and performance is weakened when competing against a large group of people.
Dr. Sarit Larisch of the University of Haifa received the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Focus Funding grant for her breakthrough research exploring the cause of brain cell damage in Parkinson's disease.
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