Stem cell research
Japanese researchers restore movement in paralyzed patients using iPS stem cells
An elderly patient who was previously completely paralyzed can now stand and begin rehabilitation.
Jerusalem and Toronto scientists reveal different DNA densities in stem cells
Israeli scientists grow human embryo models from stem cells
One child's unexplained symptoms uncovered the origin of rare blood disease - study
Scientists successfully create synthetic human fetus
The synthetic fetus is not likely to be used in the near future because of the ethical and moral issues associated with it.
Israeli scientists derive male and female cells from same person for first time
A Hadassah team created male and female stem cells with the same genetic code from the same person that only differs in sex chromosomes.
Largest meeting of Israeli academics outside Israel led by HIT
The meeting was held during the the Israel-Uzbekistan International Summit of Academy and Science that is being held in Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand, from September 5-11.
Israeli breakthrough company seeks to use cells to improve quality of life
The biotechnology company Pluri, is expanding its activities and establishing strategic collaborations for the development and marketing of food-tech and pharmaceutical products.
Israeli scientists make model synthetic mouse embryo with stem cells - study
The Synthetic embryo models could also eventually become a reliable source of cells, tissues and organs for transplantation.
First time in Israel: Adult stem cells transplanted in toddler with rare skin disease
The first transplantation of the mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) was given as part of compassionate treatment to a two-and-a-half-year-old boy suffering from epidermolysis bullosa (EB).
AI system developed to determine optimal conditions for regenerative medicine
A robotic AI system has been developed by scientists that is capable of improving stem cell culture procedures that are utilized in regenerative medicine.
By turning off one gene, scientists transform stem cells - study
The research could help scientists understand how specific genes affect the development of your body and the role they play in developmental diseases, potentially leading to new therapies.
BioGenCell raises $16m. for chronic disease treatment
The company’s treatment has already prevented loss of limb in several patients during Phase I trials.
Rescue efforts from overseas brings stem cells to COVID patient in Israel
This would not have been possible without the help of many Jewish community members who banded together to help someone whom they had never met.
Scientists create first living robots that can reproduce - study
Less than a millimeter long, xenobots were originally first presented to the public in January of last year, where they could self-heal.
