Israeli breakthrough could be key to finding solution for destroying human immunodeficiency virus before it progresses to AIDS. Similarities between leukemia and HIV recently discovered in an Israeli lab might … Read More Parallels between leukemia and HIV hint at cure
Medicine, Technology & Science
New approach to soothe autistic kids
Novel Israeli program teaches adults how to calm themselves, and thereby soothe children easily upset by daily fears and frustrations. Last summer, as half of Israel’s citizens lived under threat … Read More New approach to soothe autistic kids
Tool to analyze genes according to their evolutionary profiles
Two major revolutions, one genomic and one in informatics, are completely changing the face of biomedical research. Every day all over the world, millions of genetic sequences—from disease-related genes to … Read More Tool to analyze genes according to their evolutionary profiles
Weaning baby triggers this surprising effect
Israeli scientists find an unexpected link between weaning and the ability of pancreatic beta cells to regenerate. Are there implications for diabetes? Israeli medical researchers unexpectedly discovered that only when … Read More Weaning baby triggers this surprising effect
Noninvasive, early detection of stomach cancer
Israel’s ‘electronic nose’ pioneer shows how nanotechnology can improve and simplify diagnosis of an often deadly cancer A potentially quick, simple, inexpensive and non-invasive method for identifying people at risk … Read More Noninvasive, early detection of stomach cancer
Israel quenches Marshall Islands thirst
Israel’s G.A.L. Water Technologies sends its new mobile water purification system to the parched Pacific island at the request of the Foreign Ministry. For more than 20 years, Israel’s G.A.L. … Read More Israel quenches Marshall Islands thirst
Israeli Innovations Save Lives in Nepal
Israeli medical devices and technology help teams locate and treat victims, says United Hatzalah paramedic in charge of a three-organization relief effort. Israeli innovations like the Emergency Bandage and the … Read More Israeli Innovations Save Lives in Nepal
Scientific breakthrough as Israelis find cancer-suppressing proteins
The ubiquitin system produces two substances that greatly restrict the development of cancerous tumors. A particular protein that defies the cell’s normal system of tagging and banishing defective or no … Read More Scientific breakthrough as Israelis find cancer-suppressing proteins
South Korea likes Israeli natural pest control
Minister of Agriculture visits Israel’s BioBee to learn how natural predators such as sterile fruit flies can reduce use of chemicals on food crops. On March 9, a delegation led … Read More South Korea likes Israeli natural pest control
Medical Breakthrough – Israeli Scientists Find Way to Regrow Heart Muscle Cells
Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia make discovery which may change the future of heart attack treatment Most heart attack sufferers sustain … Read More Medical Breakthrough – Israeli Scientists Find Way to Regrow Heart Muscle Cells