Stem cell research

From lab-grown kidneys to self-healing tissues Prof. Dekel’s vision redefines regenerative medicine

Prof. Benjamin Dekel on growing hope and the future of regenerative medicine at Tel Aviv University’s Sagol Center

Prof. Dekel wears many hats as a physician-scientist.
 Japanese researchers restore movement in paralyzed patients using iPS stem cells. Illustration.

Japanese researchers restore movement in paralyzed patients using iPS stem cells

 Israeli scientists grow human embryo models from stem cells

Jerusalem and Toronto scientists reveal different DNA densities in stem cells

 Israeli scientists grow human embryo models from stem cells

Israeli scientists grow human embryo models from stem cells


Stem cells, like Rosh Hashanah, give the opportunity to be reborn

Rosh Hashanah is the 'Harat Olam' – the pregnancy of the world. It is our responsibility to pray that this pregnancy will be the best it can be.

Rabbi Yitzhak Neriya

Scientists create an embryo-like research model from human stem cells

"It's exciting to witness the developmental processes that until now have been hidden from view - and from study."

Embryo seen on week 9-10

Israeli-American Gamida hits goal in phase 3 blood cancer trial

The company uses umbilical cord blood, which like bone marrow and peripheral blood, is a rich source of stem cells for transplantation.

Red blood cells (illustrative)

Israeli researchers simulate arrhythmia on first-ever 3D vascular heart

"Now that we can individually manufacture the cells of the atrium and the ventricle, we can test each drug for each cell type separately.”

Professor Lior Gepstein

TAU researchers develop method that could eliminate blood cancer

The significance of the findings is an important step towards eliminating cancer-causing cells and preventing recurrence in patients who have allegedly recovered.

Cancer stem cells live under the microscope

Kim Kardashian honored for helping Israeli find a bone marrow match

After joining the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, Kim Kardashian West led 10,000 new donors to join.

Kim Kardashian

British Council allocates 1.5m pound fund to joint Israeli stem cell research

Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, leukemia and anemia will be the targets of the research.

Close up of female doctor holding syringe with injection (iilustrative)