Israeli research finds common antibiotic can repair genetic diseases
Israeli Prof. Timor Baasov has found a way to modify antibiotics, making them powerful drugs against genetic diseases.Antibiotics are no doubt the wonder drug of
Israeli Prof. Timor Baasov has found a way to modify antibiotics, making them powerful drugs against genetic diseases.Antibiotics are no doubt the wonder drug of
An Israeli researcher has discovered that microRNAs in the ‘hair’ cells of our ears are a major cause of deafness, holding out the promise of
Doctors and nurses at the Baruch Pade Poria Hospital in Tiberias take a special approach to every member of the rich multicultural community their hospital
Research by Prof. Daniel Cohn of the Hebrew University could lower the risks of scar tissue in children undergoing multiple heart operations. For children undergoing
Alex Kerten, founder of the Gyro-Kinetics therapy for patients suffering Parkinson’s disease. Israeli therapist and martial arts expert Alex Kerten has developed a unique dance
Boys in the womb are more prone to certain problems than girls, but there’s “no need to panic,” says Prof. Marek Glezerman, who conducted the
With the push of a button, the visually impaired can activate pre-recorded directions from Step-Hear’s base units, helping the user navigate anything from a museum
Sweet dreams: Cupron claims its copper textile pillowcase can help reduce wrinkles as you sleep. Israeli company Cupron has developed a range of textile products
Not all coronary stent implantations are successful today, with many patients experiencing a reblockage of the artery. Hebrew University researchers aim to change that. Heart
For premature babies, people with AIDS, cancer and transplant patients, or anyone else with a compromised immune system, fungal infections are a serious problem. They
Israeli company Elfi-Tech hopes to do away with blood tests to check blood coagulation levels and replace them with a non-invasive test that uses light
The film The Boy in the Plastic Bubble opened America’s eyes to the rare genetic disorder — severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) — afflicting up to
CogniFit’s online brain fitness program can improve a person’s cognitive skills by as much as 40%, according to the company. We all know that exercise
Dr. Michele Shapiro, of the Issie Shapiro Educational Center: ‘This new approach could replace sedatives.’ A trip to the doctor or the dentist can be
Researchers from the Weizmann Institute hope the new tool they have developed could transform the world of cancer research and drug development.Cancer kills our loved