Monthly Archives: January 2012

Treating hereditary chronic emphysema

Posted on January 15, 2012

Israeli biotech Kamada received patent approval for its unique protein proprietary technologies used to produce the company’s intravenous AAT drug. GLASSIA treats chronic emphysema due to congenital deficiency of AAT (Alpha-1 Antitrypsin), an under-diagnosed hereditary condition, which causes irreversible damage … Continue reading →

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Weizmann scientists really have the brains

Posted on January 15, 2012

A team of scientists from the Weizmann Institute has revealed the exact structure of the neurohypophysis – a crucial brain area in which biochemical commands are passed from the brain cells to the bloodstream, and from there to the body. … Continue reading →

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Treating Japanese children

Posted on January 15, 2012

Israeli therapists are successfully treating children traumatised by the Japanese tsunami using a stuffed sad-eyed toy puppy called Hibuki (Japanese for “huggy”). Traumatized children identify more with a sad animal because it’s easier for them to project their own sadness … Continue reading →

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Six apps in two days

Posted on January 15, 2012

The facebook group “Like for Israel” ran an event to develop innovative pro-Israel applications (mobile, Facebook, web.) Six useful apps were built in less than 48 hours. http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-pro-israel-apps-developed-over.html https://www.facebook.com/likeforisrael

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Phone, TV remote, games console in one

Posted on January 15, 2012

Israel’s Screenovate has launched its Smartphone Wireless Display Plus system on the Texas Instrument (TI) platform. TI is showcasing the phone at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. http://paper.li/IsraelTradeCH/1310467414 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmilyK_sHxI&context=C3603478ADOEgsToPDskKEXy7EIDCfsUitI-_14-7L

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Free WiFi on your phone

Posted on January 15, 2012

(Thanks to NoCamels) Israeli company WeFi has developed a system that allows mobile phone users to surf the Internet for free. WeFi’s unique technology automatically moves a user’s data connection from the 3G network to a local Wifi hotspot whenever … Continue reading →

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Bio-diesel from leftover cooking oil

Posted on January 15, 2012

(Thanks to NoCamels) Two Israeli-Arab scientists Dr. Sobhi Basheer and Dr. Ahmed Tafesh from TransBiodiesel have developed a biological enzyme that allows the transformation of any kind of oil into the much less pollutant bio-diesel suitable for diesel engines. http://nocamels.com/2011/12/a-falafel-with-diesel-on-the-side-please/

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An Internet browser for the elderly

Posted on January 15, 2012

(Thanks to NoCamels) Israeli start-up Intutula has developed intuNet, a specialized web browser for people who might be nervous of the information highway. When the mouse is hovered over different part of the menu, intuNET reads information out loud so … Continue reading →

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Solar power for Spain

Posted on January 15, 2012

AORA Solar, an Israeli developer of applied ultra-high temperature concentrated solar power (CSP), will open its second-ever gas-turbine solar thermal power station in Almeria, Spain, on February 7. At night, the hybrid station runs on biofuel, natural gas or diesel. … Continue reading →

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The “Cruising with the Jews – Israel” app

Posted on January 8, 2012

Using the latest technology, Jacob Lehman has developed an iPAD application to deliver informative and entertaining Jewish content to a generation of Jews who remain alienated from their Jewish identity. Jacob is a Threshold Fellowship winner. http://www.youtube.com/v/AiJ7f5HDELk&autoplay=1

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