Monthly Archives: July 2015

Light-stimulated genes may replace pacemakers

Posted on July 12, 2015

Scientists at Israel’s Technion have injected the heart with light-stimulated genes and used pulses of light to regulate the heart, just like a mechanical pacemaker. http://www.timesofisrael.com/pacemakers-could-be-passe-with-new-genetic-therapy/

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Electrical pulses are better than Botox

Posted on July 12, 2015

Botox (botulin toxin) is not the only way to get smoother, less-damaged skin. In the laboratory Tel Aviv University researchers have shown that very short, high-tension electric pulses can reduce wrinkling and damage to the skin from disease without causing … Continue reading →

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Test your dog for diseases in minutes

Posted on July 12, 2015

Israel’s Biogal Galed Labs has now developed seven veterinary test kits for diagnosing infectious diseases in pets. The PCRun molecular detection test kits save tens of thousands of dollars of equipment and produce results in 75 minutes instead of previously … Continue reading →

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Non-invasive test for bladder cancer

Posted on July 12, 2015

Israel’s BioLight Life Sciences Investments announced that its CellDetect non-invasive test for detecting bladder cancer in urine has obtained CE Marking, enabling the product to be marketed and sold in Europe and other countries. http://www.bio-light.co.il/blog/eu-ce-mark-for-celldetect-non-invasive-test-for-detecting-recurrence-of-bladder-cancer/

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Successful trial of Parkinson’s treatment

Posted on July 12, 2015

Israeli biotech Pharma Two B has announced positive results in its Phase IIb pivotal clinical study of P2B001 for the treatment of early stage Parkinson’s disease. The tests combined two low dose chemicals that separately had limited effect and were … Continue reading →

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The Most Daring Hostage Rescue in Israel’s History

Posted on July 5, 2015

July 4 was the anniversary of the amazing 1976 Israeli commando raid on Uganda’s Entebbe airport to rescue 106 passengers of a hi-jacked Air France plane. This 4-minute animated film captures the events. http://www.israelvideonetwork.com/the-most-daring-hostage-rescue-in-israels-history-told-like-never-before/

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Ritual bath found under living room floor

Posted on July 5, 2015

The Shimshoni family called in archeologists to investigate and secure a perfectly-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bath (mikvah) under their living room. http://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-family-finds-2000-year-old-ritual-bath-under-living-room/

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$100 million for Zionist advocacy center

Posted on July 5, 2015

The Jewish National Fund has established a new center for Israel education and advocacy, thanks to a $100 million donation from the estate of John and Dora Boruchin. The JNF Boruchin Israel Education Advocacy Center aims to strengthen Americans’ connection … Continue reading →

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India’s young Jews eye Israel

Posted on July 5, 2015

A Group of 22 Indian Jews, mostly from the Mumbai area, have completed a 10-day free Taglit-Birthright Israel educational trip to explore the Jewish state. They saw Tiberias, the Golan Heights, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, and an Indian spice … Continue reading →

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Zionism 101

Posted on July 5, 2015

I highly recommend readers to visit this site and set up a free account to view exciting 3-minute video clips of important historical events associated with the establishment of the State of Israel. http://zionism101.org

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