Israeli researchers report that cells from the placenta may one day be used to produce human eggs for women who do not ovulate.
Health
Israelis developing ‘Google Glass’ for the blind
In the not-so-distant future, people blinded by retinitis pigmentosa may be using Israeli technology to see beyond shadows once again.
Good news for knees
In a groundbreaking advance, a novel Israeli implant provides a scaffold for the body to regenerate true joint-protecting cartilage.
GPS for brain surgeons
A line of products trusted by neurosurgeons and neuroscience researchers on six continents was developed by a Christian-Arab couple in Nazareth, Israel.
Parkinson’s treatment may boost creativity
An Israeli neurologist compiled studies on patients who suddenly started drawing, sculpting or writing while on dopamine-stimulating drugs.
ISRAEL21c’s top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of innovation and progress. To celebrate the New Year, ISRAEL21c looks back at the top stories of the year.
Putting cement boots on sperm
Not yet out of the lab, Hervana’s non-hormonal, long-acting and non-invasive birth control solution could be a game-changer for women in developing countries.
Better brain surgery, with flight simulation tech
Two Israel Air Force vets are behind the Selman Surgical Rehearsal Platform that lets neurosurgeons practice for difficult cases.
Cancelling cancer cells with new radiation
Israeli scientists find a way to generate millimeter rays and use them to render cancer cells incapable of reproducing.
Nanobot ‘truck’ delivers lifesaving cargo
Using the new complex science of DNA origami, an Israeli biologist folds genetic material into a unique targeted delivery system for drugs.
A robot that can save the world
Israeli team takes part in DARPA Robotics Challenge to build a robot capable of rescuing people in disaster zones.