Tag: Biotech

Swallowing a pill is much more palatable for diabetics than getting an injection. Photo via Shutterstock

Groundbreaking insulin pill nearing market

For 100 years, scientists searched for a way to deliver insulin orally instead of by injection. Now an Israeli team claims it’s found the solution. Phase 2 clinical trials are coming.

Blood test for Alzheimer’s

An Israeli company’s experimental blood test can detect dementia while the disease is still mild enough to treat more effectively.

CartiHeal’s cartilage regeneration solution could save many patients from joint replacement surgery. Image via Shutterstock.com

Good news for knees

In a groundbreaking advance, a novel Israeli implant provides a scaffold for the body to regenerate true joint-protecting cartilage.

Brainsway raises $4.3 million

Following positive trial results in the treatment of major depression, Israel’s Brainsway has raised $4.3 million. The funding came from an allotment of shares and