
Cancer-resistant mole rat may yield ultimate cure clue
‘We have a clinical goldmine in our hands, and we must dig deeper,’ says lead Israeli researcher proposing that wild blind mole rats replace lab mice.

‘We have a clinical goldmine in our hands, and we must dig deeper,’ says lead Israeli researcher proposing that wild blind mole rats replace lab mice.

‘Everything we’ve seen — a tremendous variety of people and ideas — reinforced how creative, and willing to try anything Israelis are.’


OrCam is based on artificial intelligence and special algorithms built into a tiny computer that clips onto your eyeglasses.

‘This conference — this magnitude and scale — I have never seen anything like it in the world,’ says participant from Brown University.

Going to the doctor? No need to keep a binder filled with test results and medical records. A new Israeli-made app puts all that on a tablet.

A unique new glue, inspired by algae, was developed to meet a need in vascular surgery but could be used for any operation.

Israel’s scientists are behind a range of innovations that dramatically improve eyesight or quality of life for people with vision impairments.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may overcome infertility by consuming more calories in the morning, according to Israeli researchers.

The Israeli discovery of a cancer-driving protein could lead to a new weapon in the currently losing battle against brain tumors.

Two-thirds of the world population is infected with H. pylori bacteria. An Israeli company offers the most advanced diagnostic system to find it.

A new Israeli study suggests an innovative and noninvasive method of diagnosing Parkinson’s at a fairly early stage.

Biodesign Innovation Program benefits from the expertise of Jerusalem’s best and brightest in medicine, business, engineering and law.

BoneCure, a revolutionary artificial membrane that speeds and simplifies bone re-growth in pets, may also be headed for the human market.

Israel’s Itamar Medical has developed fingertip tests that can pinpoint people at risk of major cardiac events, or diagnose sleep disorders.