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Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts
“People around the world are still fighting against this pathogen, there is currently an outbreak of sheeppox in Greece, causing much economic damage,” said L’Hôte.
Parents’ jobs linked more strongly than education to teens’ PISA scores, study finds
Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet
Ancient dissections of Galen reveal a gap in modern medical training: tacit, hands-on skills still can’t be fully taught by digital tools.
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.
Being single linked to higher emotional well-being than bad relationships - study
New research tracking 12,000 participants over time shows relationship quality, not status, is the key factor in emotional well-being, with singles faring better than those in bad relationships.
Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows
Could gum disease affect fertility? A new study suggests oral inflammation may impair reproductive health.
Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds
Israeli scientists find air pollution exposure tied to a higher risk of migraine attacks.
Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes
Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.
Artificial nighttime lighting may be more dangerous than previously thought, study warns
Study warns artificial night lighting could harm ecosystems by weakening biological clocks.
Taking too many medications may harm older adults, study warns
Sometimes doctors aren’t aware of what others have prescribed or have not reassessed the patient’s condition to determine if he or she still needs to take them.
Artificial night light disrupts body clocks, may increase mortality, researchers say - study
Tel Aviv University research finds artificial night lighting may disrupt biological rhythms and raise mortality
'Personality determines life or death': Bold ravens near humans die younger - study
A new study reveals how ravens' behavior impacts their survival. Risk-prone birds face higher mortality due to human activities, while cautious ones thrive.
