Science

Meet Valiber, The Smart Spoon That Tells You Exactly How Sweet Your Beverage Is
Israeli startup Valiber has developed a spoon that measures sweetness, attempting to reduce obesity and diabetes levels around the world.
August 19, 2015

5 Israeli Apps That Make Eating Healthier A Piece Of Cake
From a virtual nutritionist to a vegan restaurant locator, these five apps can change your eating habits forever!
August 12, 2015

Discovery Of Melanoma Trigger Could Stop Skin Cancer In Its Tracks
"Now that we know the triggers of melanoma transformation, we know what to block," Israeli researchers say.
August 10, 2015

Stem Cell Treatments Could Alleviate Asthma, Study Shows
By injecting stem cells into the lungs, a number of respiratory diseases, including asthma, could be alleviated and dramatically improved.
August 09, 2015

One Israeli Researcher Is Outsmarting HIV To Cure AIDS
By understanding the virus' 'rerouting mechanism', Assistant Prof. Akram Aliran opes to make significant progress towards achieving a cure.
August 06, 2015

Pluristem’s Placenta-Derived Cells Could Cure A Slew Of Diseases, Prolong Life
Israeli company Pluristem has developed a platform that delivers therapeutic proteins derived from the human placenta, which could potentially cure many diseases.
August 02, 2015

Cannabis Heals Bone Fractures, Makes New Bones Even Stronger
"The clinical potential of cannabinoid-related compounds is simply undeniable at this point," said Dr. Yankel Gabet, the lead researcher in the study.
July 30, 2015

Revolutionary: Israeli Researcher Says He Can ‘Erase’ Memory Of Addiction
Maverick Prof. Gal Yadid has identified a method to erase the memory of addition, potentially revolutionizing the entire field.
July 26, 2015

Israel’s SightDx Detects Malaria In Blood In Only Three Minutes
More than half a million people lose their lives to malaria each year. Israeli company SightDx can now scan blood for malaria in just 3 minutes.
July 20, 2015

What Is Your Real Age? Study Reveals You May Be Much Younger (Or Older) Than You Think
This groundbreaking study on the question of age reveals that some people age three times faster than others.
July 16, 2015

Light Beams, Not Pacemakers, Could Be The Future Of Heart Treatments
Breakthrough Israeli study finds that light beams targeted at the heart can help maintain a healthy heart, removing the need for pacemakers.
July 15, 2015

Watch Out Botox: Researchers Discover Scar-Free Skin Rejuvenation Method
By pulsing electrical fields on the skin, researchers have discovered they can replace needles with a non-invasive method that rejuvenates collagen.
July 12, 2015

The Nose Knows: ‘Smell Fingerprint’ Could Help In The Early Detection Of Diseases
The unique receptors in our noses could indicate diseases such as Alzheimer's and could possibly help in matching organ and bone marrow donors.
July 06, 2015

Competitive Athletes Are More Prone To Gambling Addictions, Research Finds
A TAU study on about 300 high-school students found that those in competitive sports were at a higher risk for gambling addictions.
July 05, 2015

Doctors Remotely Control Microchips That Will Disperse Medicine Inside Your Body
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and US company Microchips are pairing up to delivery drugs in a pre-determined fashion within the body.
July 01, 2015