Monthly Archives: September 2011

How to stay healthy

Posted on September 11, 2011

Happier and more optimistic men have 20 percent more chance of staying alive than pessimistic ones. So Israeli biotech Synapsot has set-up what they call a “toolbox for optimistic health”. http://nocamels.com/2011/09/to-be-healty-all-you-have-to-do-is-be-happy-say-doctors/

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MRI scan performs virtual autopsies

Posted on September 11, 2011

A new MRI device that can accurately determine cause of death was inaugurated at Assaf Harofeh Hospital. The systems allow doctors to view the inside of the body and observe the condition of organs and other internal components without the … Continue reading →

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Israeli breakthrough to save species

Posted on September 11, 2011

Israeli scientist Dr. Inbar Friedrich Ben-Nun is leading a US team that has produced the first stem cells from endangered species and could save animals from extinction. This report was also broadcast on BBC World Service – without mentioning that … Continue reading →

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Morpheus gets US wake-up call

Posted on September 11, 2011

Israel biotech WideMed has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its sleep apnea monitoring system, Morpheus Ox, for home use. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000679224&fid=1725

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Israelis discover short-sightedness gene

Posted on September 11, 2011

Ben Gurion University researchers have identified a mutation of the gene LEPREL1 by studying a Bedouin tribe where the defect is the cause of hereditary myopia. http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=236409

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The Technion makes the world safer

Posted on September 11, 2011

This powerful video highlights the Israel Technion’s work in counter terrorism. It features nano parachutes to detect killer spores, search & rescue robots and 3D face-recognition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTHdoO3o0yQ&feature=youtube_gdata

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A 21st century upgrade

Posted on September 11, 2011

The Museum of the Jewish People – Beit Hatfutsot is to undergo major renovations. The new Core Exhibition will take visitors on a journey of discovery and exploration into our ongoing story. http://www.bh.org.il/new-core-exhibition.aspx

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Tel Aviv justice is ‘green’

Posted on September 11, 2011

Or it will be when the new 20,000 sq. m. courthouse is built. The architects have designed it to be built from eco-friendly materials. It is scheduled to be ready in 2014. http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=236694

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They’re flooding to Tel Aviv

Posted on September 11, 2011

The 2011 WATEC (Water Technology) conference and exhibition is to take place in Israel in November. The UK is one of many countries that will be sending a delegation.http://tradeoffice.blogspot.com/2011/08/watec-2011-israel.html

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Total control of the defence

Posted on September 11, 2011

Certainly not a story about Israel’s football team! This relates to Rafael’s new MIC-AD system which displays on a single screen all the threats that air defences need to deal with. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680132

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