Israel medical breakthroughs
Israeli scientists help solve genetic mystery linking hearing loss and gray hair
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and international partners identified a rare genetic variant that disrupts hearing and may alter hair pigmentation.
Israeli doctors use patients' own cells to attack blood cancer cells in medical breakthrough
World's first spinal cord transplant to take place in Israel, could allow patients to walk again
Technion breakthrough for better drug delivery and tissue implantation
The miracle story of a man who had a rod through his head - and survived
In the fraction of the second of a fateful fall he managed to thank God for the good life he’d lived.
Israeli, American scientists reach breakthrough in brain research
“This is a problem that everyone dreams of solving,” Dr. Sinefeld said, referring to the difficulty in successfully examining thick brain tissue.
Revolutionary technology to treat strokes brings hope to Israeli patients
A system combining motor imagery, virtual reality and electrical stimulation to treat people who suffered a brain stroke is bringing hope to patients in 27 countries.
Could a study of sea urchins help scientists develop new cancer drugs?
The team showed that the sea urchin’s anatomy is not only physically but genetically analogous to humans’ anatomy.
Israeli medicine company aims to manufacture cannabinoid-producing cells
If successful, the cannabis industry would shift from agriculture-based growing into a full 3-D cell culturing platform for growing and expanding cannabinoid-producing cells.
Tel Aviv University researchers discover path to new epilepsy treatment
The findings were published on Monday in peer-reviewed scientific journal Neuron.
Israeli neurological breakthroughs at Shaare Zedek
“It is amazing,” says Eichel, “that in just three years, we have been able to develop a center that provides nearly all the neurological services."
President Rivlin helps to promote increased awareness of autism
The event included an art exhibition by autistic artists and musical performances by autistic singers and musicians.
Israeli firm offers hope to cancer patients beyond standard care
"Even today, in each cancer patient that I meet, I see my mother and want to save them," said Nir Erez of medical company Trial-In Pharma.
Israeli med-tech startup aims to end chronic back pain
Eight out of 10 Americans will have back problems at some time during their life. ZygoFix offers a tiny solution that provides huge impact.
