Monthly Archives: April 2025

Saving the planet from plastic

Israel’s PlasticBack is working with a USA-based recycling company to scale-up its technology, which converts hard-to-recycle plastics into valuable byproducts. It aims to to upcycle 100,000 tons of plastic waste by 2030, setting a new benchmark for sustainable plastic recycling. … Continue reading

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Major discovery impacts air quality and medicine

A team in Sweden led by Hebrew University scientists have discovered a chemical process in nature that creates hydroxyl (OH) radicals at low temperatures. It has major implications for pollution control and human health (aging, cancer and immune response). https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-study-reveals-hidden-chemistry-that-could-impact-pollution-control-and-space-science/

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Aloe vera for enhancing cultured meat

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Reichman University have proposed to use aloe vera to improve the sensory experience of eating plant-based meat substitutes. The process holds great potential for sustainable food production. https://www.afhu.org/2025/03/21/aloe-vera-revealed-to-be-secret-ingredient-for-enhancing-cultured-meat-by-breakthrough-hebrew-university-study/

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Good progress on pancreatic cancer treatment

Israel’s Silexion Therapeutics reported that its SIL-204 pancreatic cancer treatment effectively reduces primary tumor growth and secondary cancer spread. Silexion ‘s first generation LODER treatment already had good results in Phase 2 trials on “simple” cancers. https://silexion.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/silexion-therapeutics-announces-completion-of1.pdf

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From cultivated meat to muscle therapy

Israel’s Profuse (see here previously) which specializes in the laboratory cultivation of muscle tissue for non-animal meat, has launched a new technology and program for preventing and restoring muscle lost by the growing use of weight-loss treatments, aging, and cancer. … Continue reading

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Rehabilitation conference

Israel hosted the “Lifetime Partnership” International Rehabilitation Conference in Tel Aviv. It attracted medical and rehabilitation experts from militaries, defense ministries, and health departments in England, Thailand, Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Brazil and Canada. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-hosts-first-ever-international-rehabilitation-conference-in-wake-of-oct-7/

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Combining complementary and conventional medicine

Israel’s Treat Me (see here) has developed an AI-driven platform that allows practitioners to create tailor-made treatment plans that bridge Western medicine, complementary therapies (e.g. Chinese medicine, naturopathy, reflexology) and cutting-edge research. https://www.israel21c.org/mom-turns-medical-nightmare-into-an-integrative-care-dream/ https://www.treatme.ltd/

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US approves rotator cuff repair system

Israel’s Arcuro Medical (see here previously) has received US FDA clearance for its SuperBall-RC system for use in rotator cuff (shoulder) repair procedures. Arcuro’s SuperBall technology platform has now successfully been used in over 5,000 meniscus (knee) repairs. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arcuro-medical-announces-fda-510k-clearance-for-the-superball-rc-for-rotator-cuff-indications-302387137.html

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Combatting gum disease and more

Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists have discovered how the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis causes periodontitis infection (gum disease). Preventing it binding to protein CD47 prevents periodontitis, and its correlation with cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. https://www.afhu.org/2025/02/24/new-approach-to-suppress-oral-bacteria-that-cause-periodontal-and-other-disease-symptoms-discovered-by-hu-researchers/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2405534121

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Real-time blood tests

Israel’s Inspira Technologies (see here previously) announced positive results from the clinical study at Sheba Hospital of its AI-powered HYLA blood sensor. Its real-time blood monitoring enables early diagnosis and personalized care without the need for intermittent blood draws. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inspira-technologies-announces-positive-results-from-clinical-study-of-hyla-blood-sensor-achieving-96-accuracy-302391551.html

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