Author archive for Arianna Steigman

  • Apr232026

    Bacteria deploy molecular “gatekeepers” to control the spread of shared DNA

    A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized proteins…

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  • Apr232026

    Why Does Life Prefer One “Hand” Molecule Over the Other? Apparently it’s in the Spin of Electrons

    Researchers uncover a mechanism that may explain why biology consistently selects one molecular form over its mirror image. A new…

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  • Apr232026

    Prestigious HFSP Grant Awarded to Hebrew University Researcher

    Human Frontier Science Program Foundation (HFSP) has awarded a highly competitive international research grant to Prof. Orna Amster-Choder of The…

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  • Apr202026

    A protein shield stops cancerous skin cells from invading the rest of our body

    A new study has identified a molecular guardian that keeps skin cells from “forgetting” what they are and transforming into…

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  • Apr162026

    How an Overactive Immune Alarm Accelerates Rapid Ageing

    A new research suggests that turning down an overactive immune sensor may help restore tissue health in severe genetic disorders,…

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  • Apr152026

    Values, Not Just Politics, Shape Israeli Opinions on Hostage Deals

    A new study reveals that personal values like universalism and tradition serve as psychological anchors for public opinion during high-stakes…

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  • Apr152026

    Hebrew University Professors Hanah Margalit and Ilan Rosenshine Elected to the European Academy of Microbiology

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem congratulates Professors Hanah Margalit and Ilan Rosenshine on their election as Fellows of the European…

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  • Apr152026

    Location, Location, Firewood

    A new study shows that early humans living about 800,000 years ago depended on fire in smart, practical ways. Instead…

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  • Apr142026

    Do you feel ‘judged’ by AI? Apparently, you are

    New study shows that modern AI systems don’t just process information, they systematically “judge” people in ways that resemble human…

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  • Apr142026

    In a Changing World, Animal Personality Can Mean Life or Death

    A new study shows that individual animals differ consistently in how much risk they are willing to take, and that…

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