Monthly Archives: January 2013

Portuguese Ambassador to visit Secret Jews Institute

Posted on January 27, 2013

The International Institute for Secret Jews (Anusim) Studies of Netanya Academic College and Casa Shalom (IISJAS)—Institute for Marrano-Anusim Studies is honoring HE Miguel de Almeida e Sousa, Portuguese Ambassador to Israel on 31st January. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-International-Institute-for-Studies-of-Secret-Jews/127599744000151

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Revealing Herod the Great

Posted on January 27, 2013

The Israel Museum is opening a landmark exhibition “Herod the Great: The King’s Final Journey” It will present archaeological finds from the recently discovered tomb at Herodium, as well as from Jericho and sheds new light on the impact of … Continue reading →

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Israel hosts international IBD conference

Posted on January 27, 2013

Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek hospital was the venue for a conference of 300 Israeli and international experts in the field of diagnosis and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). “Challenges in IBD Across Ages” brought together experts from the USA, Canada … Continue reading →

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Genetic causes of mental retardation

Posted on January 27, 2013

Researchers at Israel’s Schneider Children’s hospital and in Germany have identified mutations in genes EIF2S3 and UBE3B as responsible for the development of genetic mental retardation. The discovery improves the pre-natal diagnostic tool for prevention of genetic diseases. http://www.schneider.org.il/Eng/Index.asp?ArticleID=835&CategoryID=119&Page=1

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Cyclist healed by Israeli cartilage regeneration

Posted on January 27, 2013

An Agili-C implant from Israel’s CartiHeal has repaired the cartilage of a 47-year-old Slovenian former athlete whose knee cartilage was damaged due to a volleyball injury over seven years ago. Six months after receiving the Agili-C implant, the patient was … Continue reading →

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Hadassah breakthrough saves 4 children

Posted on January 27, 2013

Doctors at Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem have discovered the reason for, and a medication to cure, Peripheral neuropathy – a genetic brain disease that causes paralysis in children. Three infants suffering from the disease are already showing signs of improvement. … Continue reading →

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UK-Israel partner stem cell research

Posted on January 27, 2013

British Israel Research and Academic Exchange Partnership (BIRAX) will grant NIS 25 million over five years for seven joint Israel-UK stem cell research programs. Stem cells have unique reproductive, renewal, and regenerative capabilities for organs. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000815796 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLGPo2TgJJU

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Israeli fertility treatment for New Delhi IVF center

Posted on January 27, 2013

Cytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection (IMSI), developed by Benjamin Bartoov of Israel’s Bar-Ilan University, is bringing a hope to childless couples in India’s capital city. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Fresh-hope-for-childless-couples/articleshow/17672928.cms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RSx8SL5uHE

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Israel welcomes the “father of fertility”

Posted on January 27, 2013

Britain’s Lord Professor Robert Winston gave a lecture entitled ‘Manipulating Reproduction’ at Haifa University’s January conference on regenerative medicine. Attendees included British Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould, plus leading British and Israeli scientists. http://newmedia-eng.haifa.ac.il/?p=6366 http://newmedia-eng.haifa.ac.il/?p=6381#more-6381

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Security for Indian city

Posted on January 27, 2013

Project “Safe City Surat” will install over 5000 security cameras to monitor traffic and crime in Gujarat’s major city. The architectural software of the project is of Israel-based Verint company. The center includes a 280-square foot video wall and a … Continue reading →

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