Monthly Archives: February 2014

SodaStream Arab workers – “don’t boycott us”

Posted on February 2, 2014

Palestinian Arab workers at Israel’s SodaStream factory in Judea say they would be the losers of a successful consumer boycott of the fizzy-drink maker. They back actress Scarlett Johansson’s endorsement of the company. http://elderofziyon.blogspot.co.il/2014/01/arab-sodastream-workers-applaud-their.html#.UutfdPuSN3E

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No water and no electricity – huh?

Posted on February 2, 2014

The good news for Ahmed Tibi (an Arab member of Israel’s parliament) is that his Bedouin colleague definitely has got water and electricity in his village. Please see this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVqDJetw6m0&feature=youtu.be http://regavim.org.il/en/expose-ahmed-tibi-lied-while-heckling-canadian-prime-minsiter-in-the-knesset/

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More women on Israeli judicial panel

Posted on February 2, 2014

To ensure more gender equality in the Israeli justice system, a new law has been passed that requires 4 out of 9 judicial appointments committee members must be women. The new law was passed unanimously in the Knesset (Israel’s parliament). … Continue reading →

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Five go to Sochi

Posted on February 2, 2014

Israel is sending five athletes to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Best prospects are Vladislav Bykanov in the short-track speed skating and Alexei Bychenko, in the men’s figure skating. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israel-sending-team-of-5-to-sochi-olympics/2014/01/29/

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Israeli’s song is a hit – in Yemen

Posted on February 2, 2014

Zion Golan’s song “Sana’a al-Yemen” is frequently heard blaring from stereos and minibus speakers in Sana’a – the capital city of Yemen. Maybe one day the Arab country will allow the Israeli with Yemenite roots to visit the country! http://www.economist.com/blogs/pomegranate/2014/01/jewish-music-yemen

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Israel’s Space Week

Posted on February 2, 2014

A cosmic exhibition has brought stunning space photography to the Israeli public. Tel Aviv port is exhibiting photographs taken by an astronaut, the general public and students from Israel’s Bezalel Academy of Art. It is also commemorating the 11th anniversary … Continue reading →

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MS patients need fewer injections

Posted on February 2, 2014

The US FDA has approved the 40-ml dose of Multiple Sclerosis medication Copaxone from Israel’s Teva. The new higher dosage allows MS patients to reduce the number of injections from a daily frequency to just three times a week. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-fda-approves-tevas-longer-lasting-copaxone-1000912978

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Success in oral insulin study

Posted on February 2, 2014

Israeli bio-tech Oramed has announced that its Phase 2a clinical trial for its ORMD-0801 oral insulin capsule for the treatment of type 2 diabetes met all primary and secondary endpoints. The Phase 2b study will be carried out later this … Continue reading →

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The study of Optogenetics

Posted on February 2, 2014

Weizmann scientist Dr Ofer Yizhar explains optogenetics – a neuroscience that examines light-specific activation or suppression of neurons in the brain. It could help us understand memory problems, schizophrenia and autism. http://bio-associate.blogspot.co.il/2013/10/interview-with-optogenetics-pioneer-dr.html

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Reducing diabetics’ risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia

Posted on February 2, 2014

High blood sugar levels in diabetics produce more enzymes called MAPK kinases, leading to early brain cell death. Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have developed a peptide TXM-CB3 that in laboratory tests prevents the MAPK kinases from activating. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-01/thuo-nmp012814.php

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