It may not be much to look at, but in everything else the naked mole rat seems to reign supreme. Following extensive research into its surprising longevity, a study has now found the reason for the rodent's immunity to cancer.

ADHD medicine is designed to improve concentration and is primarily used by by children and young adults. But a recent study has shown that these same medications can also benefit the elderly to help them maintain balance.

Despite progress being made towards gender equality, men still have the upper hand when it comes to executive positions and salary. However, the revolution may come from the Israeli Academia, as more women received doctorates this year.

The dream of the Israeli electric car is not dead yet, despite Better Place's recent demise. Chinese-Israeli automotive company Qoros has recently partnered with American AAM and together, the two will have electric cars ready to ship by 2015.

Bone reconstruction is a $3.5 billion dollar market. A new player in that market is Israeli company CoreBone, which uses innovative techniques to grow special corals that are can be used as human bone-replacements.

Despite many medical advances, there is currently still no effective way to stop the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Now, an Israeli research team may have discovered something that can stop the progress of these diseases.

Limitless power has long been a dream for mankind. But when it comes to technology, sometimes baby steps are needed before the giant leap. Israeli Sol Chip has made one such step with its rechargeable solar-powered battery.

Ever had an itch you can't scratch? It may not be the most serious of physical ailments, but it certainly is among the most annoying ones! Scientists have now shown that itchiness can be stopped by "silencing" the neurons that create the sensation.

One of the hardest things to monitor at bars is beer-on-tap consumption. Israeli startup Weissbeerger is using state-of-the-art technology to make beer drinking easier to monitor and more cost effective for both bar owner and client.

Israeli startup Swifto allows dog owners in Manhattan (and soon in San Francisco and Boston) to track their dog's walk using a mobile app with GPS locator. The app also sends owners real-time text message updates even a photo of the pup enjoying his walk!

A groundbreaking study shows that a female’s exposure to stress, even before she conceives, causes changes in the expression of a gene linked to the stress mechanism in the body of their children.

We know about the little tables with nutritional facts on the back of food boxes, but do we understand them? And what about home-cooked meals? Israeli startup Kitchenbug makes it easy to know the nutritional value of home-cooked meals.

The Utilite, the latest PC created by Israeli company CompuLab, is just a little bigger than a smartphone. However, it has all the capabilities of the latest desktop computers and costs just $99.

Israeli-American company Stratasys is a world leader when it comes to commercial printing. Now, Something3D, an Israeli startup operated from a modest backyard shed, is planning to introduce the 3D printer into every home.

A major problem with ecommerce is online fraud. How can you trust the person on the other side of the transaction? Israeli startup Riskified will do the background check so you can buy and sell in confidence.