Monthly Archives: March 2012

But on the other hand

Posted on March 25, 2012

Prof. Ehud Grossman of Tel Aviv University has published an overview of the hypertension impact of over-the-counter medicines. Some physicians are also unaware of the risks of such medication and that harmful effects may outweigh the benefits. http://www.aftau.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=16249&news_iv_ctrl=-1

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Our cells have backup pumps

Posted on March 25, 2012

Weizmann Institute researchers have discovered that we have two pump mechanisms that regulate the balance of nutrients in our cells. “Good-time” and “bad-time” pumps ensure that cells can handle fluctuations in nutrient supply. What an amazing creation is the human … Continue reading →

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Lose weight – eat more veg

Posted on March 25, 2012

And that’s about all you need to know about dieting. Researchers at Ben Gurion University analysed 12 of the most popular diets and proved that those who consumed large quantities of vegetables and reduced their intake of sugar obtain the … Continue reading →

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Israeli stem cells improve heart muscles

Posted on March 25, 2012

Israeli biotech Pluristem announced that its PLacental eXpanded (PLX) cells improve several parameters in acute heart attacks in animals. Cardiac muscle function improved in mice receiving PLX cells, compared with a control group. Over 600,000 people suffered heart attacks in … Continue reading →

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Celebrating innovation

Posted on March 25, 2012

The Hebrew University has launched a permanent photo exhibition “Innovators Way” showcasing 27 Hebrew University researchers whose work led to commercial products in fields such as health, safety, environment and nutrition. Their inventions are a microcosm of those of the … Continue reading →

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Making homework easier

Posted on March 25, 2012

(Thanks to NoCamels) Why stay up all night filtering and formatting the information for your essay? Israeli startup Skills & Knowledge has launched a free app called “sCoolWork” (great name!) to save hours so you can spend more useful time … Continue reading →

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Digging up the past with hi-tech

Posted on March 25, 2012

Israel’s Weizmann Institute has a new centre that will research Physical Anthropology alongside the Timing of Cultural Change. The centre will make use of a new Mass Spectrometry Accelerator that can detect Carbon 14 isotope in minute quantities and perform … Continue reading →

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Shedding light on dark matter

Posted on March 25, 2012

Andrea Morandi from Tel Aviv University is a member of one of the two teams of astronomers using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes to map the distribution of dark matter in galaxy cluster Abell 383, located … Continue reading →

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Organic computers

Posted on March 25, 2012

Tel Aviv researchers have developed protein-based semi-conductors from organic materials found in the human body. They could replace silicon to become the basis of a new generation of nano-sized technologies that are both flexible and biodegradable. http://www.aftau.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=16121&news_iv_ctrl=-1

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Delicious vegetables from only 2cm of rain a year

Posted on March 25, 2012

Israeli farmers near the Dead Sea use and modify sophisticated water sensors to ensure their tomatoes and peppers received the optimum benefits from a miniscule water supply. http://www.sci-tech-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=033001UMLJ8U

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