Gray School of Medical Sciences - Press Lobby
An international study led by Prof. Eran Perlson may help advance ALS treatment
An RNA-based gene therapy developed by the researchers could lay the groundwork for an effective treatment for the neurodegenerative disease, after many previous attempts have failed (Published: Haaretz, 11.11.2025)
The Year in Neanderthals
Research led by Prof. Israel Hershkovitz uncovers the earliest evidence of interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals (Published: The New York Times, 3.1.2026)
Artificial intelligence is not more accurate than doctors with clinical experience in high-risk pregnancy situations
A study led by Prof. Noam Shomron shows that in extreme-risk pregnancies, clinical experience is still equally accurate (Published: mako, 1.1.2026)
How Breast Cancer Establishes Brain Metastases: A Newly Identified Mechanism
An international study led by Tel Aviv University researchers reveals, for the first time, the biological mechanism that enables breast cancer cells to penetrate the brain, survive, and form metastases - offering new therapeutic directions and improved survival prospects (Published: ynet 29.12.2025)
A Breakthrough in Understanding Brain Metastases in Breast Cancer
TAU researchers helped uncover, for the first time, the mechanism that enables breast cancer to spread to the brain—opening new paths for targeted drugs, risk prediction, and personalized early detection. (Published: Israel Hayom 29.12.2025)
Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system
The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors (Published: jpost, 29.12.2025)
Researchers uncover a new mechanism by which melanoma cells disable the immune system
An international study led by Israeli scientists shows how cancer cells block immune attacks - offering insight into immunotherapy resistance (Published: Haaretz, 28.12.2025)
Earliest evidence of mating between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals found in Israel
The skeleton of a five-year-old girl who lived 140,000 years ago, and which has characteristics of both species, was found in a prehistoric cave in northern Israel (Published: jns, 20.08.2025)
