In a first-of-its-kind meta-analysis, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found a link between prolonged use of drugs containing acetaminophen (paracetamol or Tylenol) during pregnancy, and increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
Galilee International Management Institute, based in northern Israel, offers capacity building courses that go far beyond imparting skills and knowledge. We teach professionals in both the public and private sectors how to think differently. We encourage them to dare to…
Three laureates for the fourth edition of the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences are: Agricultural Research Organization (Volcani Center, Israel)The institute has successfully developed cutting-edge innovations and methodologies in agricultural research with practical applications as…
2017 was the year of all records for the Israeli innovation ecosystem; $ 5.24 billion was raised by the Israeli early-stage start-ups, against $ 4.8 billion in 2016, with an average amount of the entry ticket of $ 10 million. The establishment of…
New gene single therapy treatment, developed at Sheba, use viruses to implant new genes into patients’ cells. A single dose of new ground-breaking treatment might be enough to arrest or cure hemophilia. New gene single therapy treatment, developed at Sheba,…
The Israeli government has officially launched the new incentive scheme for rooftop solar PV, which it submitted for public consultation last December. The scheme, which is expected to enable the deployment of around 1.6 GW of rooftop PV capacity over the…
The eastern Mediterranean — an area that covers Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and southern Turkey — is experiencing monumental climate changes poised to significantly affect regional ecosystems and human health. According to a new Tel Aviv University study, these…
International automotive technology provider ERM Advanced Telematics is set to expand its offering of products and services to vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) and importers over the coming year. ERM plans to expand its portfolio in order to provide vehicle manufacturers and importers tools to strengthen…
In-depth reports on the Israeli economy published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), two of the world’s leading economic research institutions, come to the same conclusion: congestion Israel is the country’s…
The sequencing of the human genome has made it possible: nowadays scientists can discover potential disorders for which there are no known patients. Such a disorder is ‘MPS III-E’, originally also called ‘Dierks’s disorder’ after its discoverer. Doctors at the…
