Monthly Archives: March 2024

Hebrew University Trauma Institute

A new Trauma Institute has been established at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It will design new clinical approaches to and train therapists to deal with the nationwide traumas following the Oct 7 Hamas attacks. The new Institute has raised … Continue reading

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Wearable devices to fix mobility problems

Zuckerman Faculty Scholar Dr. Arielle Fischer runs the Fischer Biomechanics and Wearable Technology Lab at Israel’s Technion Institute. Her lab develops biomechanical tools and wearable devices to detect, prevent, and correct musculoskeletal movement disorders. https://www.zuckerman-scholars.org/lab/fischer-biomotion-lab/

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Developing treatments since 1949

Rafa Laboratories is one of Israel’s oldest pharmaceutical companies. For example, it has been supplying autoinjectors for over 30 years, for global medical conditions including seizures and now (partnering USA’s BARDA) to counter nerve agent and pesticide poisoning. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/enhancing-national-preparedness-rafa-laboratories-partners-with-barda-to-advance-the-development-of-a-new-design-for-rafas-pediatric-atropine-autoinjectors-302094562.html https://www.rafa.co.il/en … Continue reading

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AI-driven cell therapy

Israeli-founded Somite.ai can revolutionize stem cell therapy. Its first target is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. When muscle stem cells are injected into an existing muscle, the muscles can rebuild and regain function. Somite will then move on to creating brown fat … Continue reading

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War of yeast infections

Researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have discovered a benign species of yeast named “Kazachstania weizmannii” in homage to Chaim Weizmann. It prevents the spread of Candida albicans, a strain of yeast which causes candidiasis, a fungal infection responsible for around … Continue reading

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Artificial veins for successful transplants

Israel’s Bonus Biogroup (see here previously) has developed microscopic biodegradable tubes that run through an engineered transplant organ, supplying a steady flow of blood. This vastly increases the viability of artificial organs and the success rate of transplant operations. https://www.israel21c.org/organ-transplant-advance-artificial-veins/

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Superhero cocoa seedlings

Ellen Graber, a soil chemistry expert at Israel’s Volcani Center expected her experimental cocoa seedlings growing near Gaza had perished after 3 months of neglect. But 20 plants survived and flourished. A recent NIS 20 million government investment could make … Continue reading

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Celebrating Purim in Gaza

There are many videos circulating showing IDF soldiers in Gaza reading the Megillat Esther.  Here are a few. The command to obliterate the name of the evil Haman was carried out with much enthusiasm, noting the close association between the … Continue reading

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Purim parade in Jerusalem

The Purim Unity Parade in Jerusalem was led by families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and featured a giant yellow ribbon, representing the call for their safe return. The procession included displays designed by Jerusalem cultural institutions, local … Continue reading

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Remarkable Resilience – BGU Webinar

Register for this free May 8th webinar from Israel’s Ben Gurion University. BGU was heavily impacted by the Oct 7 events but now stands as a beacon of hope for the future of Israel and a vital part of Israel’s … Continue reading

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