Israeli researchers have discovered that ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) patients produce less microRNA-126 than normal individuals. This allows the protein TDP-43 to build up and destroy motor neurons. When microRNA-126 is added, the process reverses. Jon Medved now has ALS. … Continue reading →

Doctors at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center have performed the world’s first robotic-assisted keyhole intestinal surgery on a woman in advanced (32nd week of) pregnancy, saving having to open her abdomen. The baby went to full term and was delivered naturally. … Continue reading →

Teva is opening a call for startups in Israel and abroad as part of its new Rise program, offering full funding for pilots, rapid integration and support, in a move to accelerate therapy development and supply-chain efficiency. https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/ryambdhxwg https://www.tevapharm.com/news-and-media/latest-news/teva-launches-rise-a-global-open-innovation-platform-to-accelerate-ai-industry-4.0-smart-manufacturing

Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with other Agencies, hosted the first-ever MedEx (Aliyah preparation for medics) events in Canada, alongside the Nefesh B’Nefesh’s signature “NBN On Tour” programming. The events attracted 500 participants. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/417909

Doctors at Haifa’s Rambam Health Care Campus solved a puzzling case of two 16-year- old Israelis who arrived with deteriorating vision and recurring fever. They had rappelled into a cave infested with ticks carrying Borrelia persica. Both are now recovering … Continue reading →

Israel’s Precise Bio (see here previously) has reported the first successful human implantation of its 3D-printed cornea implant, constructed of functional human eye cells cultured in a laboratory. Israel’s Corneat has previously implanted synthetic corneas (see here previously). https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/precise-bio-completes-first-human-cornea-transplant-using-3d-printed-lab-grown-tissue

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have tracked how sandflies spread the parasitic disease Leishmaniasis (see here previously).  Their HRM-PCR DNA test identifies the animals and humans that the insect has infected and can help control or prevent epidemics. … Continue reading →

Despite the Iranians destroying their lab, an international team of Weizmann scientists have built MiTEs, or natural killer/T-cell Enhancers, to combat cancers. The MiTEs contain special antibiotics and cytokine to block the activity of harmful TREM2 macrophages https://www.timesofisrael.com/scientists-create-immune-activating-molecule-to-help-the-body-fight-cancer/