A new study led by researchers from the University of Haifa and Tel Aviv University discovered the presence of certain bacteria in the saliva can indicate post-trauma in veteran soldiers. Comparing the results of over 200 veteran soldiers who participated in the study, researchers found that those with PTSD and high psychopathological indications exhibited a unique oral microbiotic signature. They hope that this new discovery will promote easier diagnosis of post-trauma in soldiers. The UofH team was led by Prof. Emeritus Avi Sagi-Schwartz (School of Psychological Sciences). The findings were published in Nature’s Molecular Psychiatry Journal. | READ MORE
*Photo: Getty Images
In the News Dr. Yael Mayer and Dr. Yael Enav, clinical psychologists in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, were honored with the Yaffe
In the News President Gur Alroey and senior leaders from the Africa Division and the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) at the Ministry
In the News The University of Haifa proudly celebrates Prof. Israel (Issy) Doron (Dean, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences) on receiving the Lifetime
© University of Haifa Division of External Relations