Israel’s Protalix is racing the clock to develop PRX-105, a drug which promises protection against both nerve agents and organic phosphorous compounds used in the pest control industry. Protalix hopes to have its first drugs out on the market …
Health
A ‘watch’ that stops unnecessary heart attack deaths
GE is banking on Oxitone wrist monitor to provide a heads-up for someone to get medical assistance before it’s too late.
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“A bridge of Trust” in Israel’s hospitals [video]
Their leaders may be in conflict with Israel, but many Palestinians from Gaza still choose to make the journey to Israeli hospitals for life-saving treatments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCqJ948Td2Q When a young Palestinian from the Gaza Strip was shot in the leg last …
Mothers told to feed their babies formula
The sooner a baby is exposed to cow’s milk, the lower its chances of developing dangerous allergies later on, say Israeli researchers. After decades of being told breast is best, now researchers have discovered that early exposure to cow’s milk …
In Israel, medicine is getting personal
Cutting through the hype, zeroing in on challenges strengths and setbacks, ISRAEL21c reviews the growing field of personalized medicine in Israel. Photo by Chen Leopold/Flash90. One cure doesn’t fit us all. Now a new field of medicine is emerging …
A cancer turn-off
Israeli researchers believe that a biological ‘switch’ found in plants may hold the secret for a new cancer treatment for humans. Photo by Chen Leopold/Flash90. Scientists believe a process in plants to switch on cell growth, could be used …
Smoking – a habit not an addiction
Smoking is a habit, not an addiction according to new research from Israel.
Getting the best sperm on target, naturally
By mimicking the processes in nature that contribute to sperm selection, an Israeli professor is hoping to improve both the success of IVF and the health of infants. Today doctors choose which sperm to use to fertilize the egg. …
New ‘Fat-finder’ holds out hope of fat-busting drugs
A new fat-finding tool from Israel attached to a microscope can speed up research into obesity-busting drugs and save researchers time and money. Photo by Serge Attal/Flash 90. By understanding how drugs affect fat cells, researcher Prof. Amit Gefen …
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Israeli biomed thrives [video]
New products from Israeli companies specializing in biotech, pharma, and medical devices were showcased at ILSI Biomed 2010, this year’s Israeli Life Science’s Conference. Extensive cooperation between academia and business, an entrepreneurial spirit and a highly-skilled workforce have all …
Health supplement triples fertility, Israeli researchers find
An anti-aging drug, sold over the counter worldwide, has been found to dramatically improve pregnancy rates among women undergoing treatments for infertility, according to new Israeli research. Photo by Chen Leopold/Flash90. A mother and her newborn baby. An anti-aging …