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
Vagal-nerve stimulator implanted for first time into ten-month old epilepsy patient
Implantation of epilepsy treatment device marks first in such a young and low weight patient, says pediatric neurosurgeon.
Grapevine, March 20, 2024: Solidarity may herald winds of change
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israeli researchers find breakthrough in lab-made sperm for infertile couples
In an exciting medical breakthrough, a team of researchers at Bar-Ilan University has developed organoids of male testicles that can synthesize testosterone and regulate reproductive functions
Diving instructor saved by unique procedure
A diving instructor was saved by a unique procedure in Jerusalem after being rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain.
Israeli biomedical research introduces new brain damage rehab techniques - study
A study conducted at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa sheds light on the subject of brain damage and finger dexterity.
Nano-magnets can be used to restore damaged nerve cells -Bar-Ilan University
A novel technique uses magnetic manipulations to create “mini-brains” in order to restore damaged neural networks.
Innovative Israeli technology will use smart sensors to ensure vaccine safety
Thanks to a new study by Tel Aviv University researchers, instead of self-reporting, what people feel can be assessed objectively by continually monitoring physiological variables
Israel’s DigitalOwl raises $20M for language processing tech
Medtech firm eHV sets up new $40 million fund for seed investments
The new fund will be called “eHV Advanced” and will also invest in companies that have exited incubators after a period of five years.
New NIS 5 coin design thanks healthcare workers on COVID frontlines
The Bank of Israel intends to issue several millions of special edition coins to be distributed to the public through banks and the Israel Postal Company.
