Science

The Startup Nation is world-famous for its innovation in a wide range of fields, from cybersecurity that protects from hackers to awe-inspiring defense tech on the ground and in the air that keeps us all safer.   But for many who find themselves facing the greatest battle of all – for their health – Israeli companies […]

Two naturally occurring molecules could be the key to sustained weight management, offering an organic alternative to the so-called diet drugs that have become extremely popular worldwide.  Jerusalem-based Metabolize is using two small molecules known as metabolites, which are produced in the body in response to exercise, intermittent fasting and a ketogenic (low-carbohydrate, high-fat) diet.   […]

A promising new strategy to treat a common form of lung cancer focuses on a protein whose loss makes it harder for the body to repair damaged DNA, which potentially paves the way for accelerated cell division that can lead to the growth of tumors.  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. […]

Using cannabis for medical treatment is not the controversial subject it once was, as taboos surrounding the use of the plant faded away. Today, dozens of countries across every continent have legalized the medical use of cannabis, among them Barbados, Brazil, Germany, Israel, Thailand, the US, the UK and Zambia.  And the industry is extremely […]

The world’s most lethal animal is not the fierce lion, the mighty hippo or even the venomous snake, it is a tiny insect whose ability to spread deadly diseases outstrips even the most lethal of predators.   For it is the mosquito that kills more people than any other creature in the world, the US Centers […]

Thanks to advances in health, medicine and diet, we are all living longer. And maintaining quality of life as we age often means replacing parts of our bodies that become worn over time.  Joint replacements in particular have become increasingly common. In the US alone, close to 3 million hip and knee replacements are carried […]

A hunch by a respected Israeli biochemist about a molecule found in papaya has opened the door to revolutionize the treatment for metabolic and respiratory disorders, including cystic fibrosis (CF) in children. Inspired by the hunch, Israeli biotech startup ODE Pharma was founded with the mission of developing safe and cost-effective treatments for children suffering […]

A contest held by Tel Aviv University to help people with Parkinson’s disease who suffer from freezing of gait (FOG) episodes not only yielded thousands of entries from around the world, but also provided new insight into the way in which patients experience these episodes – offering improved treatment options.  Parkinson’s is a progressive, neurological […]

Immune system cells that play a crucial role in a patient’s fight against cancer can develop wrongly or become exhausted from their battle with tumors, losing their effectiveness and making a patient’s road to recovery more challenging.  But now a new study has found a way to combat both of these phenomena and restore these […]

Imagine a precision treatment tailored for you, based purely on individual biomarkers gathered in a simple, non-invasive swab of your skin.  Israeli startup Dermab.io is working on just that, aiming to create personalized biologic therapies (made, extracted or synthesized from biological sources) for people suffering from chronic and autoimmune diseases.  The skin is not just […]

A new Israeli study has determined that processed food is not bad for us – despite its long-standing poor reputation – and with the right addition of proteins can actually give our bodies a boost.  Processed food is actually a blanket description for any foods that have been changed in some way during their preparation. […]

People plagued by chronic migraines, tinnitus, failing eyesight and even depression could be suffering from a disorder known as pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), an increase in the pressure on the brain whose symptoms resemble those of a tumor.  This pressure, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension,  is caused by a buildup of blood and cerebrospinal fluid […]

Targeted therapies for cancer, which are designed to attack cancer cells without harming the normal cells around them, have revolutionized oncological treatments, improving efficacy and reducing side effects when compared to more traditional treatments.  But one side effect of targeted therapy – a prominent facial rash that resembles acne – has caused such an adverse […]

Israeli femtech company EndoCure is on a mission to change the way that we diagnose and treat endometriosis, a chronic disease affecting women that causes severe pain and affects fertility, and which is responsible for a range of other debilitating issues.    Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the […]

A new way of testing the eyesight of people suffering from diabetes lets these crucial yet all-too-often overlooked examinations be carried out with minimum discomfort and in a convenient setting.  People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are at very high risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, which is caused by damage to the […]