Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Helping heal traumatized children

NGO Early Starters International Israel has created a therapeutic space, in the northern Israel town of Shlomi, for children recovering from trauma. The space integrates all five senses – sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste – to create an environment … Continue reading

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Hebrew U’s top 10 for 2025

Hebrew University scientists in 2025 invented adhesive that bonds to almost anything, yet is released by a microwave oven. Also created hundreds of novel antibacterial entities that bacteria have never encountered. And combined theobromine and arainosine to stop deadly flu … Continue reading

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Early detection of IBD flares

Nachi Natan at Israel’s Weizmann Institute has developed Navigut – genetically engineered bacteria that sends a signal in urine tests if it detects gut inflammation. His colleague Ofir Bar’s Wellnitor is a wearable patch designed to monitor stress levels that … Continue reading

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How cells survive and regenerate

Researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have identified that caspases enzymes allow severely damaged tissue to regenerate after widespread destruction. The findings can help treat burns victims, but could also help stop cancer cells from recovering after chemotherapy. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-scientists-pinpoint-tissue-regenerating-cells-offering-hope-for-cancer-and-burn-victims/ https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/life-sciences/resurrected-tissue https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65996-2

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1,000 doctors made Aliyah in last 2 years

541 physicians made Aliyah in 2025 through the International Medical Aliyah Program – over 1,000 in the past two years, during a time of war. The National Conference for Immigrant Physicians in Israel aims to accelerate their integration into Israel’s … Continue reading

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Helping heal traumatized children

NGO Early Starters International Israel has created a therapeutic space, in the northern Israel town of Shlomi, for children recovering from trauma. The space integrates all five senses – sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste – to create an environment … Continue reading

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Hebrew U’s top 10 for 2025

Hebrew University scientists in 2025 invented adhesive that bonds to almost anything, yet is released by a microwave oven. Also created hundreds of novel antibacterial entities that bacteria have never encountered. And combined theobromine and arainosine to stop deadly flu … Continue reading

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Early detection of IBD flares

Nachi Natan at Israel’s Weizmann Institute has developed Navigut – genetically engineered bacteria that sends a signal in urine tests if it detects gut inflammation. His colleague Ofir Bar’s Wellnitor is a wearable patch designed to monitor stress levels that … Continue reading

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Combat fridge

IDF reservist and industrial design graduate Oz Lotati, developed a portable blood bank fridge powered by standard military radio batteries, vehicle outlets, or solar, engineered to withstand combat conditions. Oz said, “I saw with my own eyes what it means … Continue reading

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Wounded IDF soldier proposes to his nurse

IDF soldier Itamar, critically wounded in Gaza after Oct  7 2023, endured a long road of recovery. He was supported every step of the way by volunteer nurse Maya. When Itamar had fully recovered he proposed to Maya. The answer, … Continue reading

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