display Latest news from Bar-Ilan University on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/from-adolescence-to-adulthood-unlocking-cognitive-potential-in-individuals-with-down-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/from-adolescence-to-adulthood-unlocking-cognitive-potential-in-individuals-with-down-syndrome/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:05:12 EST A new study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University, Ariel University and Levinsky College of Education has revealed encouraging findings about cognitive growth and development in adults with non-specific intellectual disability (NSID), especially those with Down syndrome (DS), and challenges previous assumptions about cognitive potential of individuals with Down syndrome. Bar-Ilan University /articles/the-best-ai-strategy-to-recognize-multiple-objects-in-one-image/?sc=rsin /articles/the-best-ai-strategy-to-recognize-multiple-objects-in-one-image/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:40:47 EST Image classification is one of AI's most common tasks, where a system is required to recognize an object from a given image. Yet real life requires us to recognize not a single standalone object but rather multiple objects appearing together in a given image. This reality raises the question: what is the best strategy to tackle multi-object classification? The common approach is to detect each object individually and then classify them. But new research challenges this customary approach to multi-object classification tasks. In an article published today in Physica A, researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Israel show how classifying objects together, through a process known as Multi-Label Classification (MLC), can surpass the common detection-based classification. Bar-Ilan University /articles/implementing-ancient-agricultural-practices-to-confront-modern-day-challenges-of-water-scarcity-and-food-insecurity2/?sc=rsin /articles/implementing-ancient-agricultural-practices-to-confront-modern-day-challenges-of-water-scarcity-and-food-insecurity2/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:55:05 EST A new study exploring traditional sunken groundwater-harvesting agroecosystems in coastal and inland sand (SGHAS) bodies of Israel, Iran, Egypt, Algeria, Gaza, and the Atlantic coast of Iberia offers fresh perspectives on ancient agricultural techniques that could inform modern sustainability practices. The research, which combines geospatial analysis, archaeological findings, and historical documentation, sheds light on the innovative use of water-harvesting and soil-enrichment technologies developed in the early Islamic period and their continued relevance to contemporary agricultural challenges. Bar-Ilan University /articles/new-method-discovered-for-controlling-molecular-patterns-on-liquid-droplets/?sc=rsin /articles/new-method-discovered-for-controlling-molecular-patterns-on-liquid-droplets/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:55:02 EST A team of researchers from Bar-Ilan University, in collaboration with researchers from Leiden University (The Netherlands) and Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), has uncovered a previously unknown phenomenon that could revolutionize the way we design materials at the molecular level. By unlocking a transformation between two types of structural defects on the surface of liquid droplets, the research opens new possibilities for controlling molecular patterns with unprecedented precision. This discovery has broad applications across a range of technologies, including vaccine design, the creation of self-assembling structures, and the synthesis of complex nanoparticles. Bar-Ilan University /articles/new-theory-of-flexible-multimodal-synchrony-advances-understanding-of-human-interaction/?sc=rsin /articles/new-theory-of-flexible-multimodal-synchrony-advances-understanding-of-human-interaction/?sc=rsin Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:35:31 EST Researchers from Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University have unveiled a new theory of interpersonal synchrony that redefines how we understand social coordination and its role in human interaction. Titled "A Theory of Flexible Multimodal Synchrony," the paper, recently published in Psychological Review, provides an innovative framework for understanding synchrony across behavioral, physiological, and neural modalities. Bar-Ilan University /articles/hapvida-and-bar-ilan-university-investigate-the-factors-that-affect-maternal-health/?sc=rsin /articles/hapvida-and-bar-ilan-university-investigate-the-factors-that-affect-maternal-health/?sc=rsin Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:55:52 EST A new international partnership between Bar-Ilan University and Hapvida NotreDame Intermedica (HNDI) in Brazil will facilitate innovative research on genetic and phenotypic factors that affect maternal health, including age-related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Bar-Ilan University /articles/bar-ilan-university-s-launches-free-online-course-on-ancient-jerusalem/?sc=rsin /articles/bar-ilan-university-s-launches-free-online-course-on-ancient-jerusalem/?sc=rsin Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:05:15 EST Bar-Ilan University has just launched a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time. This comprehensive, introductory course delves into the history and archaeology of one of the world's most fascinating cities, covering its evolution from its earliest foundations to the Muslim conquest. Bar-Ilan University /articles/transplanting-healthy-reef-ecosystems-to-damaged-reefs-improves-coral-health/?sc=rsin /articles/transplanting-healthy-reef-ecosystems-to-damaged-reefs-improves-coral-health/?sc=rsin Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:30:45 EST A pioneering study has revealed significant improvements in coral health through an innovative approach of transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs. The study offers new hope for coral reef restoration and the fight against widespread coral decline. Bar-Ilan University /articles/tattoos-to-confront-the-terror-of-death2/?sc=rsin /articles/tattoos-to-confront-the-terror-of-death2/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:35:47 EST The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel resulted in widespread trauma, impacting not only the direct victims but also the broader population. Many experienced posttraumatic symptoms. This collective trauma blurred the lines between witnesses and victims, leading to a shared experience of pain and grief across Israeli society. In the wake of these attacks, a notable phenomenon emerged: memorial tattoos reflecting personal narratives while also representing collective trauma experienced by the entire nation. A new study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University uses Terror Management Theory (TMT, Solomon et al., 1991) to explore the rise of memorial tattoos in Israel following the attacks, offers insights into how individuals cope with trauma and find meaning through tattoos, using TMT as a theoretical framework, and ultimately contributing to the understanding of psychological resilience in the face of terror. Bar-Ilan University /articles/are-brain-delays-a-computational-disadvantage/?sc=rsin /articles/are-brain-delays-a-computational-disadvantage/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:55 EST Biological components are less reliable than electrical ones, and rather than instantaneously receive the incoming signals, the signals arrive with a variety of delays. Bar-Ilan University /articles/bar-ilan-university-researchers-available-for-comment-on-nobel-prize-winning-research-in-physics/?sc=rsin /articles/bar-ilan-university-researchers-available-for-comment-on-nobel-prize-winning-research-in-physics/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:05:12 EST Bar-Ilan University /articles/the-quest-for-extended-youth/?sc=rsin /articles/the-quest-for-extended-youth/?sc=rsin Sun, 06 Oct 2024 02:05:42 EST Later this month Bar-Ilan University will host an international conference dedicated to the advancement of research, development and education in the field of healthy longevity. Bar-Ilan University /articles/study-reveals-link-between-microbiome-and-aggression-in-mice/?sc=rsin /articles/study-reveals-link-between-microbiome-and-aggression-in-mice/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:05:33 EST A new study led by Prof. Omry Koren and graduate student Atara Uzan-Yuzari from the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine at Bar-Ilan University has unveiled significant evidence connecting the gut microbiome to aggressive behavior in mice. Published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, the research explores how disruptions in the microbiome, particularly due to antibiotic use in early life, can lead to increased aggression. Bar-Ilan University /articles/physics-has-misled-neuroscience-for-over-two-decades/?sc=rsin /articles/physics-has-misled-neuroscience-for-over-two-decades/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:05:37 EST How the brain works is a question that has intrigued scientists for centuries, raising multiple hypotheses and theories. In 1996, statistical physicists attempted to explain how the brain uses a combination of excitatory and inhibitory connections to reach a balanced network similarly to magnetic models. Bar-Ilan University /articles/landmark-study-reveals-how-antibiotics-contribute-to-inflammatory-bowel-disease-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/landmark-study-reveals-how-antibiotics-contribute-to-inflammatory-bowel-disease-risk/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:00:00 EST In a landmark study published today in Science Advances, Dr. Shai Bel and his research team at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University have uncovered crucial insights into how antibiotic use increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Bar-Ilan University /articles/rna-editing-plays-critical-role-in-fruit-flies-sense-of-smell-and-social-interactions/?sc=rsin /articles/rna-editing-plays-critical-role-in-fruit-flies-sense-of-smell-and-social-interactions/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:00:00 EST In humans and fruit flies alike, rna editing prevents autoimmune responses and adjusts protein functions. However, in humans, most editing occurs in non-coding regions, with only a small fraction leading to changes in protein function. In contrast, in flies, the majority of rna editing events occur in sequences that directly produce proteins. Bar-Ilan University /articles/novel-motion-simulator-reveals-key-role-of-airflow-in-rodent-navigation/?sc=rsin /articles/novel-motion-simulator-reveals-key-role-of-airflow-in-rodent-navigation/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST With the assistance of a novel motion simulator, researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel have discovered that rats rely on airflow to navigate their surroundings. When they move, the flow of air relative to their bodies provides crucial information, complementary to their sense of balance, to perceive their own motion in space. This might explain their agility in the dark as they scurry through pipes and tunnels, turn corners, and effortlessly travel from one location to another, all while knowing exactly where they're headed. Bar-Ilan University /articles/nanoparticles-restore-efficiency-in-exhausted-immune-cells-killing-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/nanoparticles-restore-efficiency-in-exhausted-immune-cells-killing-cancer/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:05:05 EST A novel study led by Prof. Mira Barda-Saad and her research team at the Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences at Bar-Ilan University has unveiled a novel method to rejuvenate natural killer (NK) cells in the fight against cancer. The study, published on the cover of The EMBO Journal, addresses a critical challenge in cancer immunotherapy -- NK cell exhaustion. Bar-Ilan University /articles/motivated-to-disagree-what-can-be-learned-about-rapid-polarization-from-the-israeli-judicial-reform/?sc=rsin /articles/motivated-to-disagree-what-can-be-learned-about-rapid-polarization-from-the-israeli-judicial-reform/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:05:45 EST A newly-published study, conducted in the midst of last year's widespread protests in Israel, has uncovered extreme polarization in public opinion regarding the judicial reform introduced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Bar-Ilan University /articles/how-can-ai-cope-with-changing-categories/?sc=rsin /articles/how-can-ai-cope-with-changing-categories/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:05:58 EST Bar-Ilan University researchers have uncovered a new universal law detailing how artificial neural networks handle an increasing number of categories for identification. This law demonstrates how the identification error rate of such networks increases with the number of required recognizable objects. 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