Remilk Raises $120M For Its Animal-Free Milk Products
Remilk has pioneered a yeast-based fermentation process that produces animal-free milk proteins indistinguishable from cow milk proteins.
January 09, 2022
Chickpea Protein Startup InnovoPro Snags Another $3M For Series B Round
InnovoPro develops food products based on chickpea protein to make dairy-free yoghurts, vegan ice cream, veggie burgers, and energy bars.
November 05, 2020
Chickpea Protein Developer InnovoPro Raises $15M In Round Led By JVP
InnovoPro is targeting an over $40 billion market of protein ingredients and is aiming to expand and identify partners to launch the next generation factory for chickpea protein production.
April 23, 2020
Grasshopper Protein Food Tech Startup Hargol Raises $3M
Hargol FoodTech’s product lines include grasshopper protein powder, supplements, and meat replacement products.
April 19, 2020
TAU Research May Lead To Earlier Detection And Better Treatment Of Alzheimer’s
With no known cure, Alzheimer's Disease is still the most common form of dementia and a leading cause of death among people 65 and older. Now, a team of Israeli researchers have made progress with a finding that may help diagnose the disease as early as at the age of 30, and treat it accordingly.
November 18, 2013
Haifa University Researchers Find Important Link In Fight Against Alzheimer’s
A study from Haifa University in Israel found a connection between the disease and a protein called eIF2alpha. Researchers believe that by using drugs to alter the activity of the protein, it may be possible to prevent and even cure Alzheimer's.
October 25, 2012
Researchers Identify Possible Root Of Allergies
Researchers from Tel Aviv University are trying to identify the triggers of allergic reactions, in order to find a way to stop a reaction before it begins. The team hopes that their work will help identify proteins that can be targeted by medication, without impacting other cells.
August 28, 2012
Israeli Scientists Find Way To Control Cell Death
Israeli Researchers have discovered a protein named MTCH2, which is central to delaying cell death. The study suggests that the protein could be the basis of future anti-cancer therapies, in cases where the mechanism of natural cell death is not working properly.
July 16, 2012
Naked Mole Rat May Hold Secret To Long Life
It may not be much to look at, but the naked mole rat is impressive in its long and active lifespan. Researchers believe that this small mammal's high levels of brain-protecting protein are the secret to its survival.
July 09, 2012
Discovery: Protein Increases Lifespan Of Mice By 16 Percent
Things are looking up for aging mice and, if this research pays off, for aging humans, too. Researchers found that the anti-aging protein sirtuin can make male mice live about 16 percent longer than average, which could pave the way for humans as well.
February 29, 2012
Israeli Researchers Identify Protein That May Slow Down Pancreatic Cancer
Israeli researchers have discovered a protein that seems to prevent the growth of pancreatic cancer. The protein could potentially be effective against other aggressive cancers as well.
July 18, 2011