Monthly Archives: November 2011

It’s not impossible

Posted on November 27, 2011

Israeli computer game company Funtactix has been chosen by Paramount Pictures to develop an official Facebook game to accompany the fourth movie in the Mission Impossible series, “The Ghost Protocol”. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000699668&fid=1725

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The Boss is coming

Posted on November 27, 2011

American rock legend Bruce Springsteen is set to give a concert in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv in June 2012. It will be his first concert in the Jewish State. http://www.touristisrael.com/bruce-springsteen-to-give-concert-in-tel-aviv-israel/3011/

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Success in treating juvenile diabetes

Posted on November 27, 2011

Israel’s Andromeda Biotech has reported success in the Phase III clinical trial of its Diapep277 drug for the treatment of Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. The trial met its primary and secondary endpoints, and was found to be effective and safe. … Continue reading →

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A good night’s sleep

Posted on November 27, 2011

Israeli biotech Intec Pharma has reported successful final results of its Phase II clinical trial for the Zaleplon accordion pill, for the treatment of chronic insomnia. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000699916

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Through the eye of a needle

Posted on November 27, 2011

ActiView’s Israeli-developed ActiSight CT-navigation system guides a surgical needle to the precise location for pulmonary biopsies and tumour procedures. ActiView is apparently in advanced talks about a joint development, marketing and distribution deal with a major US medical devices company. … Continue reading →

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No human error

Posted on November 27, 2011

Medical errors are the fifth leading cause of death and exact a greater toll on human life than motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. Israel’s Pro-IV has developed a computerized medical management system that ensures that caregivers must meticulously … Continue reading →

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Rare compliment from the BBC

Posted on November 27, 2011

Amazing! A positive article on Israeli high-tech from the UK’s broadcaster. “How Israel turned itself into a high-tech hub” by Katia Moskvitch. A new leaf? (I wish). http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15797257

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Israeli high-tech for good causes

Posted on November 27, 2011

Israeli technology companies also do excellent social work. In this example, Google Israel offers non-profit organisations help to improve their Internet presence. http://www.janglo.net/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=display&catid=92&tid=183709

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Microsoft buys VideoSurf

Posted on November 27, 2011

The Internet giant Microsoft has swallowed up another Israeli-founded start-up. VideoSurf’s technology scans video websites, enabling users to easily find a specific video online. The technology can scan video clips quickly, implement a thorough search of their content (such as … Continue reading →

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Disease-resistant soybeans

Posted on November 27, 2011

Israel’s Evogene Ltd. has signed a multiyear cooperation agreement with DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. to use Evogene’s technology to develop soybean varieties that are resistant to the disease soybean rust. The market totals $1.5 billion a year, mostly … Continue reading →

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