Successful trials

It’s all go at Israel’s biotech Brainsway. Positive results of trials for chronic diabetic pain relief and for treatment of aphasia (language disorder); and trials for obesity treatment were given the go-ahead.

The essence of cancer knowledge

Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists have identified the molecular basis for the breakage of DNA – the hallmark of cancer cells.

Hormone slows pancreatic cancer

Researchers from the Sheba Medical Centre in Tel Hashomer have found that the natural protein klotho, shrinks pancreatic cancer in mice. They are now working to reduce side effects.

1st-ever ‘domino triple kidney-pair exchange’ saves 3 lives

Unrelated donors provided their organs to strangers so that their own loved ones would likewise receive treatment.

HIV carrier produces healthy twins

Thanks to Haifa Ramban hospital’s new viral IVF unit, a HIV-infected husband was able to father two babies clear of the deadly virus.

A filter to prevent strokes

Israeli cardiologist Dr Dov Shimon has invented a simple device that stops calcium fractures, dislodged during surgery, from blocking the passage of blood to the brain.

Do you remember?

Weizmann scientists have proved that social pressure plays tricks on our memories.

A ‘good’ hair day

Hundreds of International researchers and clinicians at the annual conference of the European Hair Research Company in Jerusalem will discuss how hair stem cells can treat chronic diseases.

How we grow

Israeli researchers are opening windows of knowledge all the time. Ben Gurion University scientists have unlocked a key part of the mystery of the protein cell production process using E.Coli bacteria.

How we keep going

At the cellular level, Weizmann scientists have identified that two proteins are vital in maintaining healthy cell development. They perform organic “re-cycling” for the body.