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Innovation
Scientists discover 100,000 new viruses around the world
By Naama Barak
Image courtesy of Mybox via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
Heart valve repair without open-heart surgery
By Brian Blum
The Tel Aviv University research team behind the novel development that allows for the removal of tumors without surgery. (Photo courtesy of Tel Aviv University)
Innovation
Scientists blast tumors with bubbles in the bloodstream
By ISRAEL21c Staff
From left, Amir Livne, Dr. Gil Shamai and Prof. Ron Kimmel, the computer scientists who developed the neural network that examines breast cancer scans. Photo courtesy of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Innovation
AI system beats doctors at scrutinizing breast cancer scans
By Naama Barak
From left, Well-Beat founders Keren Aharon, Ravit Ram Bar-Dea and David Voschina. Photo courtesy of Well-Beat
Innovation
18% of chronic patients don’t trust their medical team
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Dr. Ayala Lampel and PhD student Itai Katzir, who led the research on technology that will allow controlled encapsulation and release of molecules by exposure to UV light. Photo courtesy of Tel Aviv University
Innovation
Measles inspires way to encapsulate, release biomolecules
By Naama Barak
Infusions delivered at home. Photo courtesy of Eitan Medical
Innovation
Devices that deliver injectable drugs right at home
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Prof. Yaakov Nahmias (left) from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Photo by Daniel Hanoch
Innovation
Bionic chip reveals how some antibiotics can harm kidneys
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Breakthroughs in cancer

Photo by Joshua Coleman on Unsplash
Stem cell breakthrough
Correcting the gender imbalance in medication
By Brian Blum
Image by Etactics on Unsplash
Innovation
Why big pharma is reinventing itself in Israel
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Wisdome Wearables’ new air screens are based on Technion-based research and are easier on the eye than a traditional facemask. Photo courtesy of Wisdome Wearables
Innovation
Tired of wearing a facemask? Try a baseball cap, instead
By Naama Barak

COVID-19

Wellness

Forcing a smile might just make you feel better. Photo by RealPeopleStudio, via Shutterstock
Even if it’s forced or phony, smiling brightens your mood
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Pixabay
Global Wellness Summit convenes in Tel Aviv
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Online aid for the soul. Image by Calavision, via Shutterstock
17-year-old launches online course on emotional first aid
By Diana Bletter
Photo courtesy of Capsulab
Whip up your own health and beauty products at home
By Brian Blum
Lumen’s device and app help people hack their metabolism. Photo courtesy of Lumen
Health app
How to hack your metabolism and improve your health
By Diana Bletter

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