Science

Mediterranean Diet Can Bust Body Fat, Reverse Artery Damage
A new study by researchers from BGU has found that a low-carb Mediterranean diet is better at reducing dangerous fat deposits than a low-fat diet.
December 06, 2017

Israeli Pigs Behind Much Of Leading Research On Diabetes, Cancer And Trauma Injuries
The pigs used for Israeli medical research at Kibbutz Lahav's animal research institute may be lifesavers, but there's still controversy surrounding their use
December 05, 2017

Amputees Control 3D Avatars By Visualizing Missing Limbs In New Israeli Study
A group of Israeli researchers tested how well amputees could control a 3D avatar using brain activity, with surprising results.
November 30, 2017

Israeli Tech Company Launches Smart Medication Dispenser
Vaica Medical's technology will be implemented in two clinical trials in partnership with an Italian telemedicine chain to help treat patients with chronic illnesses.
November 26, 2017

To Mark World Diabetes Day, Israeli Company Promotes Needle-Free Glucose Test
The Or Akiva-based medical company created a device that monitors blood glucose level without the pain, easing the discomfort of diabetes sufferers.
November 15, 2017

Israeli ‘Super’ Seaweed Company Seakura Hopes To Solve World Food Crisis
The Herzliya-based Seakura is producing a better, more nutritious seaweed while also creating a new food source and bettering the environment.
November 13, 2017

Paralyzed Rats Can Walk Again After Israeli Scientists Inject Human Stem Cells
Some rats with spinal injuries were able to regain motor skills and sensory perception after being implanted with an enhanced scaffold.
November 12, 2017

Sleep-Deprived And Sluggish? Part Of Your Brain Is Actually Dozing, Says Israeli-US Study
Israeli and American neuroscientists from Tel Aviv University and UCLA say lack of sleep slows down our brain cells, likening the effect to being drunk.
November 09, 2017

The Israeli BrainTech Startup Revolutionizing Rehab
Intendu, founded by Israeli neuroscientists, has developed technology that helps patients with brain impairments strengthen their cognitive skills through video games.
November 09, 2017

Israel’s Zebra Medical Vision Teams Up With Google To Revolutionize Medical Scans
The Israel-founded healthcare IT company will make its algorithms, able to read medical scans and detect diseases such as breast cancer, available on Google Cloud.
November 08, 2017

The Future of Food? How New Israeli Tech Could Have You Eating Meals Made By A 3D Printer
Two Hebrew University researchers are seeking to address health problems and food shortage by having 3D printers make our meals.
November 02, 2017

Israel’s NRGene Identifies Mutation That Causes Colon Cancer
The Israeli startup, which previously mapped the genome of bread, now identified a mutation that causes colon cancer.
October 25, 2017

Israeli Startup Develops App To Help Prevent Premature Ejaculation
Virility Medical says it successfully completed a clinical trial of an app-controlled patch applied to men suffering from the condition.
October 23, 2017

Just Blink: New Device Detects Disease Through Eye Movement
Israeli researchers developed a device that identifies diseases, such Parkinson's, with an eyelid motion monitor
October 19, 2017

Ultrasound Device Maker Vensica Medical Raises $2M
October 16, 2017 | Israeli-based overactive bladder treatment startup Vensica Medical has raised $2 million in a round led by Minnesota-based urology and gynecology device proprietor Cogentix Medical. Cogentix will receive one seat on the Vensica board with options to acquire the entire company for an additional $8 million. Vensica Medical is a private preclinical […]
October 16, 2017