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New Alzheimer’s Treatment Uses Light & X-Rays To Hit Harmful Protein
A new treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s uses nanoparticles and light to slow the progress of the disease, all set off by a simple, low-powered x-ray. And according to the Israeli university where it was developed, this innovative therapy has shown delayed progression of the disease by up to 36 percent in patients with early-to-mild cognitive […]
April 24, 2024
Rebuilding Israel’s South With Innovators, Donators & Elbow Grease
Six months after Hamas terrorists rampaged through swathes of southern Israel on October 7, efforts are underway at home and abroad to restore the lush greenery and tranquil calm of the primarily agricultural Western Negev. The farming communities in the region are responsible for the production of numerous food staples in Israel, among them potatoes, […]
April 22, 2024
Making Company’s Personnel ‘Human Firewalls’ Against Cyberattacks
An Israeli startup is training company workforces to protect themselves against cyberattacks by simulating incredibly realistic attempted security breaches of their computers and emails. Cywareness’ AI-driven platform imitates emails and text messages from legitimate sources in an attempt to fool employees, CEO Ori Attar tells NoCamels. The startup can even plant USB drives in an […]
April 21, 2024
AI Storyteller Lets Children Be Authors Of Their Own Adventures
Once upon a time, there were two Israeli fathers who wanted to make their young children the stars of their own bedtime stories. So the two fathers – Nadav Yaron and Ofir Kerker – created an artificial intelligence platform that would allow children to choose the plot and the characters of their story, and the […]
April 16, 2024
AI Tool Helps Doctors Pick Optimum Cancer Treatment For Patients
An Israeli medtech company is using artificial intelligence to help oncologists decide the best and most effective course of treatment for their cancer patients. OncoHost’s main focus is on treatments for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). According to the World Cancer Research Fund, lung cancer is the second most common cancer (after breast cancer) and […]
April 10, 2024
Femtech Firm Aims To Cure Endometriosis With Cannabinoids
Endometriosis is one of the most pernicious diseases affecting women – for many causing severe pain, depression and even infertility – and it currently has no cure. The disease is caused when tissue similar to that making up the lining of a woman’s uterus (the endometrium) grows in other areas, mainly in the pelvic region […]
April 07, 2024
Making Potatoes Into ‘Factories’ For Growing Egg Protein
“Po-ta-toes – boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew!” Samwise Gamgee famously told Gollum in the The Lord of the Rings epic movie trilogy. But had he been aware of the true potential of the beloved tuber, Sam the gardener may well have produced an extended edition of his recipe list. Israeli startup […]
April 04, 2024
Life-Saving Sensor Monitors Dangerous Fallout Of Stomach Surgery
Undergoing major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery can be challenging enough for a patient without the worry of a grave yet common aftereffect that requires urgent corrective surgery and a lengthy hospital stay – or worse. Israeli startup Exero Medical has come up with a way of keeping tabs on the surgical site after such a procedure, […]
April 03, 2024
New App Rewards Users For Staying Off The Phone While Driving
Many of us have been stuck behind a dawdling driver only to discover that they had one eye on the road and the other on their phone, or worse, been involved in an accident caused by someone whose attention was diverted from the road to their mobile device. Israeli company Letstop has what it believes […]
April 02, 2024
In Israel, Big Pharma & Innovators Are Using Tech To Fight Disease
An Israeli medtech venture studio is working with international innovators in the field and global pharmaceutical giants to work on technologically advanced solutions to some of the most challenging diseases facing humanity. Founded in 2021 as an initiative of the Israel Innovation Authority, Rehovot-based Aion Labs has taken a ground-up approach to healthcare R&D – […]
April 01, 2024
New Procedure Cuts Stroke Risk For Patients With Irregular Heartbeat
An Israeli startup has developed a medical procedure to help people with a life-threatening heart disorder that is one of the most common causes of stroke – itself the number 2 killer in the world. Some 15 million people suffer a stroke every year, according to the World Health Organization. One third of them will […]
March 28, 2024
The Small Israeli Company Keeping The World’s Cars On The Road
Modern cars include a complex network of computers whose firmware (software that makes hardware operate) must be updated to maintain peak performance. Downloading the latest version of firmware is nowadays mostly done remotely in a process known as an over-the-air (OTA) update, in which the new software is delivered directly to the car (or any […]
March 26, 2024
Meet The Israeli Firms On Prestigious List Of World’s Top Innovators
US magazine Fast Company, which focuses on technological innovation, has included Israeli high-tech businesses among its prestigious annual list of the world’s most innovative companies. From the list of companies from around the world, four are Israeli, joining the ranks of industry titans such as Google, Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI. One of the four is […]
March 24, 2024
Israeli Tech Keeping Companies’ Cloud Data Safe On A Rainy Day
Recent years have seen a substantial shift in the number of companies moving to cloud-based computing – storing all their applications and data in a private virtual drive that can (with the right permissions) be accessed from anywhere at any time. Software stored in the cloud is placed into virtual folders known as “containers,” which […]
March 21, 2024
Telling The Story Of Israeli Innovators Trying To Save The World
Israeli innovation has the potential to solve some of the great challenges for humanity, a veteran entrepreneur believes, and she is determined to ensure it claims its rightful place in the spotlight. Nicky Newfield created Impact Nation last fall to help startups with the potential for global impact to promote themselves and their stories, driving […]
March 19, 2024