Computer model targets cancer cells
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a computerised genome-scale model of cancer cell metabolism which can help predict which treatments patients will have an effective response to.
Treatment for Type 1 diabetes
Israel’s Andromeda Biotech is conducting Phase III tests of its synthetic peptide in America, Europe and Israel. DiaPep277 can preserve the few remaining insulin cells of sufferers.
Sleep Apnea monitor gets European ‘nod’
Israel’s WideMed Ltd has just received the CE mark for its mobile sleep apnea system Morpheus Ox for home use.
European Cardiologist of 2011
Israel Technion’s Prof Lior Gepstein produced a unique model for research and treatment of heart disease. He has also transformed adult skin stem cells into heart cells.
You are what you eat
Especially when you are a hen. The eggs we eat can damage our health if the diet of the hen that laid them was bad. Research by Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University has proved this.
Hope for trauma sufferers
Trials at Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem have proved that Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is safe and effective in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Fix your dodgy knees
Israel’s Apos’ walkright attaches to shoes to strengthen the knee muscles and alleviate pain. So far they have treated 20,000 patients – half of them in Israel. New funding will help them expand.
Israel funds ‘wonder drug’ trial
Israel is giving 2.2 million shekels for trials by Israeli bio-tech Biocancell into the effectiveness of its BC-819 drug in treating pancreatic cancer. BC-819 may also treat other cancers.
Brain cancer markers
Hebrew University researchers have discovered biomarkers that predict the likelihood of developing brain tumors and can also help in their treatment.
Protection against date rape drugs
Tel Aviv University chemists have a patented device that detects even small amounts of ‘date-rape drugs' lurking in a beverage.