Monthly Archives: February 2015

Israel hosts international seminar for judges

Posted on February 15, 2015

A 4-day international seminar for judges took place in Haifa recently.  It focused on the central role of judges in combating human trafficking.  Supporters included the UN, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the International Organization for … Continue reading →

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Joint medical research with UK

Posted on February 15, 2015

The Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange partnership (BIRAX) has pledged £3.2 million of funding for eight joint stem cell research projects to develop therapies for diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, liver disease and Multiple Sclerosis.  UK Prime Minister David … Continue reading →

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Crowdfunding helps solve rare disease mystery

Posted on February 15, 2015

Crowdfunding – funds from a large number of individuals over the Internet – have enabled researchers at Tel Aviv University to conduct Whole Exome Sequencing and identify the genetic mutation responsible for mental retardation and severe developmental delays in children. … Continue reading →

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Preventing hospital infections

Posted on February 15, 2015

Another Israeli company is countering the risk of contracting infections in hospital. Nano-Textiles coats hospital textiles (bed linen and clothing) with nano-particles of Zinc and Copper oxides that kill even antibiotic-resistant bacteria.  Nano-Textiles plans to raise $3 million on Wall … Continue reading →

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More good news for brain cancer patients

Posted on February 15, 2015

(Thanks to Israel21c) Here is a new report about the TTFields scalp device from Israel’s Novocure that slows the growth of brain tumors.  (Previously reported in Nov 2014). http://www.israel21c.org/headlines/wearable-device-slows-brain-tumor-growth/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-3JkQOsPg

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New devices to diagnose pneumonia

Posted on February 15, 2015

(Thanks to Israel21c) Two Israeli startups have received Israeli Government grants to develop their products for diagnosing pneumonia.  RespiDX’s Respimometer has sensors to measure breathing.  NanoVation-GS’s stick-on patch has a film with a nano-sensor to measure respiration. http://www.israel21c.org/headlines/catching-pneumonia-before-it-kills/

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Accurate injections

Posted on February 15, 2015

Israeli biotech SteadyMed has developed a disposable patch pump delivery system to administer medicines safely and accurately into the body.  SteadyMed plans to raise $55 million on NASDAQ. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-steadymed-therapeutics-files-for-55m-nasdaq-ipo-1001007954 http://www.steadymed.com/technology/

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By the rivers of Babylon

Posted on February 8, 2015

Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum is exhibiting a never-before showcased collection of one hundred 2500-year-old clay tablets, detailing the life of Jews exiled from Judea by the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE.  The Al-Yahudu tablets even contain the family … Continue reading →

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Raise your glasses at kosher wine festival

Posted on February 8, 2015

The fourth annual Jerusalem Kosher Wine Festival takes place on 11-12 Feb.  More than 40 wineries will be exhibiting their products at the International Convention Center.  In addition, some of Israel’s top chefs will be giving sessions on cooking with … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the Winter Noise

Posted on February 8, 2015

(Thanks to Janglo) Jerusalem’s Shaon Horef is a series of Monday night (loud) music events throughout February.  Wander into the Machane Yehuda market to hear what’s happening. http://www.midnighteast.com/mag/?p=31046 https://www.facebook.com/events/847343251989876/

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