
Scientists grow and observe mouse embryos outside the womb
Researchers kept bottled mouse embryos alive about halfway through their usual gestation, observing formation of hind limbs and major organs.
Abigail Klein Leichman, a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c from August 2010 until her retirement in March 2024, moved to Israel in 2007. She has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.

Researchers kept bottled mouse embryos alive about halfway through their usual gestation, observing formation of hind limbs and major organs.

VidiPlus comes out of stealth with solutions for more engaging virtual meeting experiences for sales and marketing professionals.

A high rate of genetic Parkinson’s makes Israel a perfect lab for finding ways to prevent, stop and even cure this fast-growing neurological disorder.

Next raises $250m, Yotpo $230m, Orca $210m, Incredibuild $140m and Wiz $130m, capping a quarter when cybersecurity companies took in $1.5 billion.

Lightning-fast vaccination drive propels Israel toward the top of Bloomberg’s ‘The Best and Worst Places to Be as Global Vaccinations Take Off’ list.

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Scientists have discovered that the immune system can find bacteria residing within cancer cells and use them to provoke an immune reaction against a tumor.

The vaccine most widely used in Israel is only moderately less effective against the South African strain, say Ben-Gurion University researchers.

Lavish new hotel promises a vacation immersed in natural beauty, locally sourced food, pottery and textiles, and wellness and local experiences.

The Mexico-based multinational is investing in EatSane, a food-tech startup developing low-carb products without artificial sweeteners.

This tiny religious and ethnic minority makes an outsized contribution to Israel in every field of endeavor.

Oramed Pharmaceuticals of Jerusalem and Premas Biotech of India form new company to develop revolutionary coronavirus inoculation.

IBM’s annual Women Leaders in AI program chooses Hagit Tzafrir of Harel Insurance among 40 professionals from 18 nations using AI to drive innovation.

Study of entire US population by Israeli researchers yields surprising findings regarding radiation and cancer, challenging current paradigms.

‘Israel has demonstrated that a country doesn’t need to be rich in natural resources in order to be a wealthy country,’ says Lawrence Bacow.