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Hebrew University Researchers Discover Mechanism for Dormant Bacteria Spores to Retain Genetic Memory
December 1, 2023 — In a pivotal discovery, Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have unraveled the mechanisms governing how bacteria spores retain vital genetic information during dormancy, and activate when revived. The study, published in Molecular Cell, highlights the discovery of a
Habitable Zones on Exoplanets May Offer Greater Water Availability than Previously Believed, According to Hebrew University of Jerusalem Researcher
November 22, 2023 – Subglacial water, a pivotal element for broadening the boundaries of habitable zones on exoplanets, may be more widespread than previously believed, according to Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) researchers ─ a finding that could support the prospect of life beyond our
New Pseudoscorpion Families Discovered in Israel by Hebrew University Researchers
November 21, 2023 – Two previously undiscovered families of Pseudoscorpions (Syarinidae and Cheiridiidae) have been found by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers. This pioneering research, published in Taxonomy, also introduces the first illustrated identification key based on morphological
Safer Sex: How Israel’s Desert Isopods Choose Burrows to Mate and Avoid Scorpion Predators According to Hebrew University Researchers
November 13, 2023 — Prey animals often grapple with the challenge of finding secure breeding sites, but how they make those decisions is uncovered in a new research paper by Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) researchers. The study led by Dr. Viraj Torsekar and Prof. Dror Hawlena, ecologists from
For the First Time, a Joint Israeli-German School for Doctoral Students in the Humanities
November 13, 2023 — The “German Science Foundation” (DFG) has approved the financing of an innovative joint school for doctoral students, an international collaboration between the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of Leipzig, and the Dubnow Institute in Leipzig. This
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AFHU LEAD
AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Rimon Initiative
The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
Supporting Social Initiatives at HU, is a new campaign from AFHU designed to propel social impact initiatives with a global outreach. By selecting the project that speaks to you, you will be able to identify, support, and follow your philanthropic impact.
