Monthly Archives: July 2012

USA gives priority to Israeli hepatitis D treatment

Posted on July 1, 2012

Medgenics has announced that its Israeli-developed INFRADURE Biopump for the treatment of Hepatitis D has received orphan drug status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means a faster regulatory process, grants, tax credits and market exclusivity. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000759045&fid=1725

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New stem cells for treating AMD

Posted on July 1, 2012

Hadassah University medical scientists have produced stem cells that are not contaminated with animal components. They are already being used by Cell Cure Neurosciences to develop a treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=275219

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The protein that regulates Calcium

Posted on July 1, 2012

Professor Eitan Reuveny of the Weizmann Institute has discovered the protein SARAF that prevents high levels of Calcium in the body. It has implications for sufferers of prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and dilated cardiomyopathy – all accompanied by abnormal calcium … Continue reading →

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A protein to treat multiple cancers

Posted on July 1, 2012

Israeli biotech Compugen announced that the protein CGEN-15022, discovered by the company, has the potential for treating liver, colorectal, lung and ovarian cancers through monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000760767&fid=1725

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The Israeli Mango-Nectarine

Posted on July 1, 2012

Introducing a new fruit that many will want to say a special blessing on this year. The Israeli company Ben Dor Fruits & Nurseries took 10 years to perfect the nectarine/mango. The fruit is heart-shaped and has the smooth peel … Continue reading →

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It’s not a battery; it’s an energy bank

Posted on July 1, 2012

Nation-E has launched a smart grid and energy storage system. The lithium-ion battery system allows homes, hospitals, utilities and other institutions to produce renewable energy from solar panels and wind turbines and store the unused surplus for backup or selling … Continue reading →

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Americans visit Israel’s clean energy sites

Posted on July 1, 2012

Energy experts from the USA and Puerto Rico have been touring Israel’s CleanTech development sites. They include Ben Gurion University’s Institute for Desert Research, BrightSource Energy’s Solar Development centre and Ashkelon’s desalination plant. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=274643

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Israeli model of cosmic history

Posted on July 1, 2012

Astronomers led by scientists at Tel Aviv University have developed a new method of detecting the first stars formed when the universe was in its infancy. Using powerful 3-D computer models, they have shown that the first stars clumped together … Continue reading →

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Innovate Israel 2012 is in London

Posted on July 1, 2012

Check out the 28 Israeli start-ups coming to London to showcase at the Innovate Israel 2012. The event aims to connect Israeli web, mobile & digital entrepreneurs & businesses with their UK & European counterparts. http://www.vccafe.com/2012/06/18/innovate-israel-conference-brings-28-israeli-startups-to-london/

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Get ready for CleanTech 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012

On July 3rd and 4th Tel Aviv hosts the 16th Annual International Summit and Exhibition for Water Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Recycling, Green Transportation and Green Building. Israel’s most advanced CleanTech products and technologies will be on display. http://www.israeltrade.org.au/cleantech-2012/

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