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Mothers’ Prenatal Immunity Shapes Lifelong Resistance to Gum Disease

Mothers’ Prenatal Immunity Shapes Lifelong Resistance to Gum Disease

29 April, 2026

 

Mothers provide a hidden immune legacy that protects their children's teeth long after weaning is over. A new study reveals how maternal antibodies act as early life architects, programming the mouth to resist aggressive bacteria and prevent the bone loss associated with adult gum disease. By setting a healthy immune tone before birth, these maternal defenses ensure that the foundation for a lifetime of oral health is laid from the very beginning.

Prestigious HFSP Grant Awarded to Hebrew University Researcher

Prestigious HFSP Grant Awarded to Hebrew University Researcher

23 April, 2026

Human Frontier Science Program Foundation (HFSP) has awarded a highly competitive international research grant to Prof. Orna Amster-Choder of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Prof. Kerwyn Casey Huang of Stanford University and Prof. Sivaramesh Wigneshweraraj of Imperial College London.

 

Hebrew University Professor Jeffrey S. Rosenschein Receives Prestigious IFAAMAS Influential Paper Award

Hebrew University Professor Jeffrey S. Rosenschein Receives Prestigious IFAAMAS Influential Paper Award

10 February, 2026

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is proud to announce that Professor Jeffrey S. Rosenschein, from the Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science and Engineering, has been awarded the 2026 IFAAMAS Influential Paper Award. This prestigious international honor recognizes publications in the field of autonomous agents and multi-agent systems that have made enduring and transformative contributions to the landscape of Artificial Intelligence

 

Early Warning for Wine Spoilage Glow's in the Dark

27 January, 2026

Researchers built a living biosensor made of bacteria that lights up when it detects acetic acid, the main chemical signal that wine is starting to spoil. It works in real time, even in high-alcohol conditions, so wineries can catch problems early, before flavor and quality are damaged. The approach could offer a simpler, lower-cost alternative to lab testing and strengthen quality control across fermentation-based industries

 

Prof. Noam Nisan Elected as 2025 Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery

Prof. Noam Nisan Elected as 2025 Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery

26 January, 2026

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is pleased to announce that Professor Noam Nisan, of the Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science and Engineering, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Professor Nisan is one of 71 new Fellows recognized this year for achieving significant results through technical innovation and service to the computing community. We extend our sincere congratulations to Professor Nisan on this professional milestone, which reflects his long-standing dedication to the advancement of theoretical computer science.