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
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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
Arab, Jewish teens shoot for the moon
New technology and innovation hub opens in northern Arab-Israeli town to foster a unified youth movement of space-science enthusiasts. Asaf Brimer spent 25 years in the Israeli air force and … Read More Arab, Jewish teens shoot for the moon
Smart bio-sensors in your workout hat
The electro-optic system built into LifeBEAM headgear and inspired by technology used by the Israel Airforce, will power Samsung’s Simband platform for smart wearables. Two former Israel Air Force pilots, … Read More Smart bio-sensors in your workout hat
Wearable Devices Slows Brain Tumor Growth
TTFields therapy, developed by an Israeli scientist, delivers low-intensity alternating electric fields via a scalp device to inhibit cancer cells. A novel wearable device, already used on nearly 2,000 patients … Read More Wearable Devices Slows Brain Tumor Growth
Using Parasites to Fight Autoimmune Diseases
Israeli expert is experimenting with intestinal parasites to fight conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease. It is common to make fun of men for acting like “big babies” … Read More Using Parasites to Fight Autoimmune Diseases