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Israeli science, research, and academic 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
Scientists engineer immune cells to better fight cancer and viruses
In laboratory experiments on mice the modified cells produced substantially stronger immune responses
‘Elder of the Kabbalists’ Rabbi David Batzri dies suddenly at 85
Rabbi David Batzri, head of Jerusalem’s HaShalom Yeshiva for Kabbalists and renowned for his expertise in Kabbalah and rare dybbuk-removal ceremonies, collapsed at his Bnei Brak home and died at Sheba Medical Center
Chronic Stress and Memory: Could Reducing Stress Protect Against Dementia?
A study that examined 3,873 adults found a link between chronic stress and decline in brain function, mainly in attention and language among women • High social support was linked to a more moderate decline…
How Israeli researchers are using AI to transform cancer treatment and diagnoses
HAIFA, Israel — From his fourth-floor lab at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Professor Ron Kimmel can see Haifa Bay, the green slopes of Mount Carmel and the distant hills of Galilee. But it’s the…
jscreen marks Tay-Sachs Awareness Month with two families’ stories
September is Tay-Sachs Awareness Month and jscreen, a national nonprofit public health initiative, is calling on individuals and couples to make reproductive carrier screening part of their family-building plans. The campaign is being championed by…
Health Ministry Urgently Recalls Dangerous Drug - Details
According to the Health Ministry, Johnson & Johnson, the distributor of the drug IMAAVY in Israel, has decided to recall it from hospitals and medical clinics. The recall is coordinated with the Ministry of Health…
Dramatic breakthrough in the war against cancer: the vaccine that has already passed a huge test
A personalized mRNA vaccine against melanoma succeeded in a Phase 3 trial, and now the technology is also being tested against lung and pancreatic cancer. The researchers hope that in the future, it will be…
Israeli researchers at @TelAvivUni have developed a simple blood test that can diagnose stage 2-4 lung cancer with 93% accuracy.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. BDS that.
An old heart medication to stop cancer?
A 100-year-old heart medication, derived from digitalis, could revolutionize cancer treatment. Swiss researchers have discovered that digoxin can dissolve clumps of cancer cells.
Crossed the world to save a life: Hadassah expert rushed to surgery in Ecuador
Just before his trip to a conference in South America, Prof. Ron Elisher from Hadassah received a call from an Ecuadorian doctor who had specialized in his department. A patient with an aggressive tumor that…
The Discovery Was Born Here - The Factory Will Rise Abroad
Israel knows how to produce medical breakthroughs, but it is less adept at keeping them at home. The price of this is far greater than it seems.
New initiative seeks $500m to commercialize Israeli life science
Former Bristol Myers Squibb executive Samuel Moed and Compugen chairperson Dr. Anat Cohen-Dayag are leading the Israel National Biotech Innovation Center
Israeli Pride: Weizmann Institute and Hebrew University in the List of Top 100 Universities in the World
The two institutions ranked 71st and 89th in the prestigious Shanghai ranking • The Technion, which also entered the list in the last two years, did not make the ranking this year • At the…
Israeli Teen Wins Gold at International Mathematical Olympiad in China
Illustrative: Israel’s Chemistry Olympiad team that competed in the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan. Photo: Israel Ministry of Education and the Future Scientists Center Israeli teen Yotam Budnik recently won a gold medal at…
Modern human men evolved unique hip 'spring' for efficient walking, Israeli-led study finds
A new Tel Aviv University study challenges assumptions about the Neanderthal pelvis, finding that modern human males evolved a distinct walking mechanism
New York Times deletes claim Israelis ‘view themselves as the victims of October 7’
The paper also rejected allegations of bias in its coverage of Israel, claiming that a peer-reviewed study of the topic had ‘cherry picked’ data
Strong community ties linked to lower mortality risk, Israeli study finds
Study of more than 1.2 million Israelis finds kibbutz residents have significantly lower mortality risk than haredi and non-haredi Jews living in urban communities
A Step Toward Treating Alzheimer's: Discovery of Mechanism That Damages the Brain
Researchers from Mount Sinai in New York discovered how a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's may cause scarring of blood vessels in the brain and accumulation of harmful proteins. In laboratory experiments and animal…
Are you a Sephardi or Mizrahi Jew? Your risk for breast cancer may be greater than you think.
Michelle is a 43-year-old teacher who lives in Great Neck, New York. Like many women in her close-knit Persian Jewish community, she didn’t think seriously about breast cancer. That changed just over a year ago.…
Israel National Biotech Innovation Center (INBI) launches with Anat Cohen-Dayag as CEO of INBI Core
INBI aims to advance Israeli biomedical research and accelerate the development of new therapies, bringing together 15 Israeli research institutions and medical centers to help move scientific research toward new medicines
Crisis in Israeli Hospitals – What the Health Ministry Plans to Do
The Israeli healthcare system is facing a systemic crisis that continues to escalate. About a quarter of all specialist doctors in the country's hospitals are approaching retirement age, and in some critical fields, that share…
All our lives we thought there was one brain - now it turns out that's not exactly true
A new study from Stanford challenges a centuries-old perception: the human brain actually evolved from two separate neural systems. The discovery may advance the study of ALS and SMA and open the door to new…
A suspect in the baby food contamination case
A man residing in southern Israel, Yan Shemla, has been arrested in connection with a disturbing case of deliberate contamination of baby food jars in Jerusalem. The police announced a major breakthrough in the investigation,…
Ministry of Health: Flu Vaccines Available at Health Funds
The Ministry of Health has transmitted guidelines to hospitals and health funds to prepare for the expected increase in respiratory morbidity in winter, with emphasis on flu, corona, and RSV. The ministry called on the…
The Test of the Israeli Water Sector
Last week, an algae bloom that came from Egypt caused the shutdown of five out of six desalination plants in Israel. Although the domestic supply was not interrupted, the event revealed how vulnerable the water…
The Surge on Wall Street, Short Sellers' Losses, and the Chance to Prevent Cancer: Where Is Moderna's Stock Heading?
The pharma stock that analysts bet against jumped 177% in one day, causing billions in losses for short sellers and forcing hedge funds to sell some of their best stocks. This happened following a successful…
"Like a Startup Inside the Hospital": The Revolution That Prints Organs - and Saves the Wounded
Human spare parts produced in the laboratory are no longer science fiction in modern medicine. Three-dimensional printing technology allows surgeons to reconstruct infants' limbs, replace skull parts, and produce corneas from human cells. This Israeli…
Israel Wins 2 Gold Medals at 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan
Israel’s Chemistry Olympiad team that competed in the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan. Photo: Israel Ministry of Education and the Future Scientists Center Israel’s chemistry Olympiad team won two gold medals, two silver and…
OpenAI, Anthropic being open about risks in AI is encouraging sign, Technion professor tells 'Post'
"I find it encouraging when the people leading the development of this technology speak openly about the risks and take steps to address them," Technion professor Yaniv Romano said
AI system that can ‘read your mind’ developed in Israel
The technology could one day help doctors assess patients with severe brain injuries as it produces an AI-generated image of what a person can see
Hadassah surgeon goes halfway around the world to save a life
Just before a conference in South America, Prof. Ron Eliashar received a call from a doctor who had trained under him: A patient with a tumor that had spread to her brain needed his help
For the first time in Israel: New technology for treating atrial fibrillation
Two patients at Laniado Hospital underwent innovative treatment for atrial fibrillation, using a catheter that combines a balloon and electrical pulses, without using heat or cold. • In a clinical study, more than 84% of…
Strong community ties linked to lower mortality risk, Israeli study finds
Community structure and social cohesion may influence long-term mortality risk more than religious affiliation itself, according to a recent study by researchers at the Jerusalem College of Technology and Ariel University published in the Journal…
AI Accuracy in Diagnosing Heart Diseases: Test Results
A routine electrocardiogram can provide much more information about the state of the cardiovascular system than previously thought. Scientists have developed an innovative system based on artificial intelligence, capable of recognizing hidden signs of heart…
From 808 to 1,464: The Dramatic News of Medical Studies | Listen
Three new faculties, hundreds of additional places and no easing of requirements: Dr. Maya Logsi Ben Haimo, CEO of the Council for Higher Education, tells about the surge in the number of medical students and…
Israel: Treatment for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
A revolutionary drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer has been approved: 'A true revolution.' For decades, researchers have tried to develop a drug capable of inhibiting the RAS protein, a true accelerator of tumor growth. The…
The treatment saved from brain damage | The serious complication of a baby girl who was born at her home
Timely diagnosis by the medical teams at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital prevented a heavy disaster in two cases of home births in the past two weeks
The longevity investor has golden advice for longevity: maintain a routine
Amir Elroy, one of the pioneering investors in the wellness field in Israel, explains how the concept of 'longevity' is changing the world of health, points to the hot trends and those about to break…
'We Must Pace the Frontier': Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could create serious safety risks
AI analysis of routine mammograms may reveal ‘silent’ signs of heart disease in women, say Israeli doctors
Potentially ground-breaking research presented by experts from Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan at world’s largest heart conference
Man moderately injured after car hits electric scooter in Ashdod
A man in his 40s was moderately injured after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter in Ashdod. Magen David Adom (MDA) teams provided him with medical treatment and evacuated him to…
Good news for kidney transplant recipients: New treatment significantly improved graft function
A new experimental treatment to prevent rejection of a transplanted kidney showed encouraging results in a clinical trial: In a two-year follow-up, higher kidney function was recorded compared to standard treatment • The drug received…
Israeli-German study uncovers new path to understanding cancer
Israeli and German scientists have identified a previously unknown mechanism through which the loss of a key cancer-fighting protein can damage a cell’s DNA, potentially shedding new light on how tumors develop. The protein, known…
Do tomatoes cause heartburn? An Israeli doctor answers
What is common between the foods we eat, blood acidity, urine acidity, and heartburn? It's time to dispel one of the most widespread myths in the world of nutrition. Doctor Maya Rozman writes about this…
Another 80 spots for medical studies each year: New faculty approved
Ariel University joins the Weizmann Institute, Reichman, and Haifa in expanding medical studies in Israel. Alongside 80 new spots per cohort, the 'Physician Associate' program was also approved, intended to help address the shortage of…
Religion is Better for Mental Health
An Israeli study reveals that the meaning of life and moderation in the use of social networks play a crucial role in mental health, beyond religious practice alone.
First in Israel: Robot for Crushing Kidney Stones Using Wireless Remote Control
Shaare Zedek Medical Center has begun operating the ILY system for the first time in Israel, enabling robotic control of the ureteroscope during treatment of kidney stones and urinary tract stones. The surgeon operates the…
New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash
But now there is an even better method to crush kidney stones, and Israel is one of only about 11 countries around the world that have the new technology
Hadassah opens first European medical centre on Cyprus
Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol will serve Cypriot residents, Israelis living on the island and international patients
Two babies fight for their lives after home birth, vitamin K refusal
Hadassah doctors save two newborns in critical condition - one suffering brain-threatening complications after a home birth, the other massive bleeding after not receiving vitamin K
Revolution in Drug Development in the US: The End of Animal Testing?
The FDA has updated its regulations to allow, in appropriate cases, the use of human cells, organs-on-chips, and computer models as alternatives to some animal testing • The move may reduce the need for such…
Israeli biotech firm picks Indiana for North American headquarters
An Israeli agricultural biotechnology company will establish its North American headquarters in Indiana. It is the first to set up operations in the state through a $60 million initiative called Iron Nation-Indiana, which aims to…
Israeli Doctors Concerned About Aggressive Bacterial Infection
Israeli doctors are raising the alarm over the activation of a highly dangerous bacterial disease. At the Wolfson Medical Center, a four-year-old child from Holon is being treated after being admitted in serious condition with…
In Memory of the Late Agam Naim: The Israeli Development Aiming to Change the Lives of the Paralyzed
Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, a paramedic who fell in Rafah, will be commemorated through an innovative technology for engineered spinal cord implantation named AGAM. The first human trial is expected within the coming year: 'It…
Israel Develops Personalized Anti-Cancer Vaccine
A significant step toward a personalized anti-cancer vaccine: success of the pivotal trial. The vaccine from Moderna and Merck, tailored for each patient, achieved its objectives in the pivotal trial and reduced the risk of…
President Herzog eulogizes Prof. Ada Yonath: A groundbreaking global woman
President Isaac Herzog eulogized Nobel laureate Prof. Ada Yonath, who passed away at the age of 87. "With deep sorrow, I received the news of the passing of Prof. Ada Yonath, Nobel laureate in Chemistry,…
Turpaz CEO donates NIS 70 million to three of Israel’s leading hospitals
During the ceremony, Sheba inaugurated its Institute for Obstetric and Gynecologic Imaging in memory of Cohen Khazon’s late parents, Nediva (Gisèle) and Moshe (Musa) Cohen
Scientists develop £45 blood test that detects advanced lung cancer with 93 per cent accuracy
The low-cost blood test examines fragments of DNA circulating in the bloodstream
Man moderately injured after car crashes into guardrail near Ben Shemen Interchange
A 29-year-old man was moderately injured after a vehicle crashed into a guardrail near the Ben Shemen Interchange. Magen David Adom (MDA) medics treated him at the scene and evacuated him to Sheba Hospital at…
