Monthly Archives: August 2012

Good results from initial pulmonary fibrosis trials

Posted on August 12, 2012

Pluristem Therapeutics positive results in pre-clinical test of its PLacental eXpanded (PLX) stem cells for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. It reduced pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lung tissue) and improved lung function in interstitial lung disease (ILD). http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000770385&fid=1725

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Pluristem saves another bone marrow patient

Posted on August 12, 2012

PLX stem cell therapy by Israel’s Pluristem Therapeutics saved a 54-year old Israeli woman with lymphoma cancer and terminal bone marrow failure at Jerusalem’s Hadassah hospital. The patient failed to respond to chemotherapy or bone marrow transplants. She has now … Continue reading →

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An Israeli biofuel plant in Mississippi

Posted on August 12, 2012

Israel’s Virdia is to build a factory in the Southern US State to convert Mississippi vegetation into fermentable sugars – a key stage to making fuel from plants. The factory will create hundreds of vital local jobs. http://www.israelnewtech.com/2012/08/biofuel-company-virdia-steps-up-activity-announces-100-million-in-financing/

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Geothermal plant goes operational

Posted on August 12, 2012

Israel’s Ormat Technologies has announced that its McGinness Hills geothermal power plant located in Lander County, Nevada met the requirements for commercial operation. Ormat has a contract to sell the electricity produced to Las Vegas based NV Energy for the … Continue reading →

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Israeli hi-tech comes to Atlanta

Posted on August 12, 2012

The 16th annual American-Israeli Chamber of Commerce’s professional seminar in Atlanta, Georgia, is to focus on the impact of Israel’s growing technology sector on the USA. Israeli speakers include from companies Elbit, SpaceIL, BigBand Networks and NeuroTech Solutions. http://www.globalatlanta.com/article/25718/

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Robot education

Posted on August 12, 2012

No it’s not an article about boring teachers. This is about World ORT’s program to advance science and technology education by getting Israeli students to build robots. Robots help kids learn to think more creatively, exposing them to principles of … Continue reading →

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Biodegradable packaging is here

Posted on August 12, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c, Green Prophet & Margaret) Inspired by their children who kept throwing away their packed lunch wrappings, two Israeli mothers have invented a packaging material that can be disposed of without any environmental impact. (But just look at … Continue reading →

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A recycled cycle

Posted on August 12, 2012

Israeli entrepreneur Izhar Gafni has developed a prototype bicycle that is waterproof, humidity-resistant, eco-friendly, affordable and … made out of recycled cardboard. Despite the focus on low costs, Gafni paid a lot of attention to design and it’s really hard … Continue reading →

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The John is now the Paulee

Posted on August 12, 2012

It’s a toilet that requires no water or electricity and its end product can simply be put on the compost. Israel’s Paulee Cleantech so impressed the Gates Foundation that they have awarded it an $110,000 grant. The same company makes … Continue reading →

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Windbreaker intercepts Gaza missile

Posted on August 12, 2012

(Thanks to Phillip Pasmanick) The IDF‘s innovative Windbreaker defense system intercepted an anti-tank missile fired at an Israeli tank in the central Gaza Strip, near Kissufim. It is only the second time that the system has been used to save … Continue reading →

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