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A chance discovery by a team of researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science sheds new light on regeneration in the nervous system and opens up exciting possibilities for combatting diseases.
Hebrew University research successfully produces genetically engineered synapses circumventing neural damage.
"We identified a new developmental mechanism that is driven by mechanical forces: the organization of hair cells in the inner ear resembles the way atoms are organized into a crystal."
If Dr. Lichtenstein’s research pans out, patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might also benefit.
June 26, 2026 
