Monthly Archives: May 2013

Mushroom derivative treats pancreatic cancer

Posted on May 19, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Professor Solomon Wasser of Haifa University has patented a medicinal product derived from a fungus found in Israeli forests. In animal trials, the Cyathus striatus drug appeared effective against pancreatic cancer. http://israel21c.org/news/israeli-medicinal-mushroom-effective-as-cancer-drug/

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The heart can heal itself

Posted on May 19, 2013

(Thanks to NoCamels) Doctors at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem noticed that cell tissue transplanted into the left atrial appendage of the heart in mice developed into local heart muscle tissue. The phenomenon – similar to that of embryonic stem … Continue reading →

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Protection during chemotherapy

Posted on May 19, 2013

Scientists from Sheba Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University have discovered how chemotherapy destroys the ovaries. They have also developed a medication (under trials) called AS101, which protects the ovaries and should maintain fertility of women undergoing cancer treatment. http://www.jpost.com/Health-and-Science/Scientists-test-experimental-chemotherapy-drug-313275

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The gates are opening

Posted on May 19, 2013

The Israeli water authority is to open the Degania Dam and replenish the flow of the Jordan River by releasing 1,000 cubic meters of water per hour from Lake Kinneret. It is part of an ecological regeneration process to restore … Continue reading →

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Stopping security leaks

Posted on May 19, 2013

The CelluSec platform from Israel’s WiseSec has “indoor GPS” that can monitor mobile computers and smartphones inside an organization. Israel’s Ness Technologies then can switch off your Internet capability, Bluetooth, camera etc. to protect against stealing data inside sensitive areas … Continue reading →

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Look after your computers

Posted on May 19, 2013

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israeli hi-tech company Soluto has launched a new service that allows businesses to manage all their Personal Computers from a single point. The cost is 90% less than most of the competition. Soluto’s consumer product has already … Continue reading →

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Water brings Israel, Egypt and Germany together

Posted on May 19, 2013

At “Wasser Berlin” the Egyptian Minister of Utilities, Drinking Water and Sewage posed for photos with several Israeli delegates and the German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development. 23 Israeli companies were represented at the event. http://www.israelnewtech.com/2013/05/wasser-berlin-opens-doors-for-german-israeli-cooperation/

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Einstein helps find new planet

Posted on May 19, 2013

Tel Aviv University researchers have used a light-measuring method, based on Einstein’s theory of relativity to locate a new planet 2,000 light years away from Earth. TAU Professor Tsevi Mazeh said that Kepler-76b was the first planet discovered using the … Continue reading →

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“Oh, Tel Aviv!”

Posted on May 12, 2013

Depeche Mode’s lead singer Dave Gahan and his band delighted the 35,000 fans that flocked to their open-air HaYarkon Park concert during the second show of Depeche Mode’s Delta Machine tour. http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560810/depeche-mode-bring-delta-machine-to-tel-aviv-in-exuberant-tour-romp

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The festival of Milk and Honey

Posted on May 12, 2013

Here is a guide to some of the exciting events happening in Israel during the week that encompasses the Jewish festival of Shavuot (Pentacost). It includes the 13th annual Jezreel Valley Shavuot Milk and Honey festival, which features agricultural fairs, … Continue reading →

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