Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Little Heroes

Posted on March 16, 2025

Volunteers with special needs graduated in communications and logistics from the “Little Heroes Project” at the IDF’s Training Base of the Technology and Logistics Directorate. They stood proudly in their army uniforms to receive their certificates of excellence. https://www.giborimktanim.co.il/ https://www.jgive.com/new/en/usd/donation-targets/72939/about … Continue reading →

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Gene deletion shrinks cancer cells

Posted on March 16, 2025

Researchers from Tel Aviv University (Dan Peer’s lab) utilized CRISPR to cut the SOX2 gene from cancer cells of head and neck tumors – and in lab tests successfully eliminated 50% of the tumors. The breakthrough defied general belief that … Continue reading →

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No more injections

Posted on March 16, 2025

Researchers at Israel’s Technion Institute have discovered that a protein in breast milk facilitates the passage of nanoparticles through the intestinal wall, delivering essential nutrients to the baby. Mimicking this mechanism, can protect medications from the digestive system and allow … Continue reading →

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260 doctors attend MedEx in New Jersey

Posted on March 16, 2025

Over 500 Jewish doctors and healthcare professionals, including 260 doctors, gathered at the 10th annual MedEx event in Teaneck, New Jersey. The International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP) started MedEx to bring 2,000 Jewish doctors to Israel. In 2024 alone it … Continue reading →

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Anti-virus nasal spray for the US

Posted on March 16, 2025

Israel’s Enovid (see here previously) has now launched its SaNOtize Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray as NOWONDER in the US. NOWONDER delivers advanced nasal cleansing, viral protection (e.g. against COVID-19), and sinus health support. https://www.openpr.com/news/3895202/sanotize-launches-nowonder-nasal-spray-in-the-u-s

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Brain study can transform speech to text technology

Posted on March 16, 2025

An Israeli-led research team has analyzed how the brain processes speech and transforms sounds into conversation. It could lead to new advancements in speech recognition technology, tools for people with speech disorders, and personalized assistive devices. https://worldisraelnews.com/speech-to-text-tech-could-be-transformed-by-new-israeli-brain-mapping-study/

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Developing immunity against cancer

Posted on March 16, 2025

Israel’s Purple Biotech (see here previously) has partnered with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, to develop CAPTN-3, a platform of activated antibodies. The aim is to enhance tumor-specific immunity against various cancer types. https://purple-biotech.com/press-viewer/?i=142208

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Blood test to detect cancer

Posted on March 16, 2025

Israel’s OncoRedox is developing a new platform for the early diagnosis and monitoring of cancer and chronic diseases. Its disposable sensor plus AI-powered technology is designed to detect and profile cell-free metabolites within minutes, providing a unique metabolic fingerprinting. https://www.peregrinevc.com/portfolio/oncoredox/ … Continue reading →

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Ex-hostages give Purim gifts to cancer children

Posted on March 16, 2025

Heroic former hostages Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy joined Rabbi Asher Levi to bring joy to cancer patients at Schneider Children’s Medical Center, delivering Purim gifts and sharing a powerful message: “Giving to others gives us strength.” https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-released-female-hostages-give-out-purim-gifts-to-children-battling-cancer/

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Special Purim celebration

Posted on March 16, 2025

Israel’s first lady Michal Herzog hosted children with disabilities at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem together with their families for a special pre-Purim celebration. Designers from Holon Institute of Technology and Israel’s Wix made costumes for Beit Issie Shapiro’s “Dream … Continue reading →

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