Are AI tools quietly narrowing our worldviews?
A new study by Prof. Michal Shur-Ofry warns that systems like ChatGPT often favor mainstream answers—limiting cultural diversity & critical thinking. She proposes a new principle for AI regulation: multiplicity.
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A new drug combo featuring Theobromine (yes, from chocolate!) has outperformed Tamiflu in fighting flu—including drug-resistant strains. Developed by Prof. Isaiah Arkin, the treatment could change how we fight viral infections.
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Wildlife crime is a major threat to biodiversity. #HUJI's Dr. Gila Kahila Bar-Gal has developed advanced DNA forensics to help crack tough cases—from poisoned vultures to poached gazelles—and bring environmental criminals to justice.
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Even when AI gets it exactly right, people still prefer empathy they believe came from a human.
A new study led by #HUJI Prof. @anatperry.bsky.social, in collaboration with @harvard.edu and @utaustin.bsky.social, shows the human touch still matters.
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Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study by #HUJI's Liran Levi & Prof. Yonatan M. Kupchik reveals a hyperactive “anti-reward” brain circuit that drives emotional pain during withdrawal—and may hold the key to better addiction treatments.
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What powers a stronger immune response to cancer? A new study by PhD student Omri Yosef & Prof. Michael Berger shows that blocking a single protein, Ant2, can rewire T cells’ energy systems—boosting their ability to hunt down and destroy tumors.
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A new study by PhD student Dmitrii Usenko & Dr. David Helman shows how 3D models from simple videos can accurately estimate leaf area in tomato plants—bringing powerful plant monitoring to any farm, anywhere.
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Two Elkouby lab students received the Hebrew University @hebrewuniversity.bsky.social Faculty of Medicine Prizes for Outstanding MSc Thesis today.
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As artificial intelligence technologies become ever more integrated into daily life, a growing body of research is beginning to uncover a subtle yet profound challenge posed by generative AI
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An experimental flu-fighting drug combination that includes a compound found in chocolate is more effective than the current most commonly used influenza treatment, researchers reported in PNAS.
This strategy is part of a growing trend in immunotherapy that focuses not just on guiding immune responses, but on upgrading the cells themselves — enhancing their efficiency from within.
The work demonstrates how combining advanced genetic tools with local databases can assist conservation authorities in solving even the most complex environmental crimes involving multiple species, bo...
A team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a low-cost, non-invasive method to estimate total leaf area in dwarf tomato plants using 3D reconstruction from standard video footage. The...
A new study reveals that a brain circuit driving negative emotions during cocaine withdrawal plays a key role in relapse.
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A new study shows that people rate empathic responses as more supportive and emotionally satisfying when they believe they come from a human—even if the same response is AI-generated.
