ISRAEL21c
ISRAEL21c was founded in 2001, in the wake of the Second Intifada, to broaden public understanding of Israel beyond typical portrayals in the mainstream media.
The organization’s founders – Israeli-American technology executives – understood the great power of the Internet and developed a first-of-its kind online product with global appeal and reach.
Most Recent Articles by ISRAEL21c:
New study offers hope of recovery from spinal-cord injury
August 1, 2018
Novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevent neuronal regeneration, Israeli researchers say
New sweet protein holds out hope for diabetics
August 1, 2018
An Israeli company has developed a sweet protein that can replace sugar in food and won’t raise your blood sugar or insulin levels.
Israeli fruit-fly lure helps save Togo’s mango crop
July 25, 2018
Hung on trees, Biofeed lures decreased infestation of two strains of flies by up to 95% in a recently completed initiation phase in Togo.
Israel develops another high-tech solution against arson devices launched from Gaza that have already caused massive destruction
Smart probes pinpoint cancer cells for precise surgery
July 25, 2018
The new technique, developed by Israeli researchers, may improve survival rates and allow surgeons to remove more cancer cells than ever before.
The Maxtech phones enable users to communicate even in places where there is no communications infrastructure. Photo courtesy Maxtech
The smart oven that cooks your meal in 3 minutes
July 4, 2018
Genie’s revolutionary smart oven cooks meals from freeze-dried pods containing no preservatives, artificial flavorings, colorings or additives.
In a complex operation, the vessels, dating back to the Hellenistic period, were lowered 30 meters down on ropes to safety
Oxybenzone causes coral bleaching, say researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Coaxing the immune system to fight cancer
May 9, 2018
Israeli scientist Rony Dahan thinks he knows why immunotherapy hasn’t reached its full potential, and he aims to do something about that
Researchers say an inexpensive ‘electronic nose’ diagnosed breast cancer with 95% accuracy and may be used for other cancers in the future
The protective garment is designed to shield sensitive organs and bone marrow from the effects of outer-space radiation
New algorithm identifies fake users on social networks
April 25, 2018
Israeli and American researchers develop generic method to detect fake accounts on most types of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.
Is cannabis the new wonder drug?
April 25, 2018
Cell discovery holds out promise for Parkinson’s therapy
April 17, 2018
Israelis discover proteins that promote dopamine secretion in study that has potential applications for Parkinson’s disease cell-replacement therapy.
Israeli scientist working on Alzheimer’s vaccine
April 17, 2018
Tested so far on mice, Dr. Eitan Okun’s vaccine targets amyloid beta protein, which clusters in the brains of people affected by the deadly disease
Webhose takes aim at the Dark Web
April 17, 2018
Mr. Robot, watch out: An Israeli startup is serving notice that the hidden is now visible and even your bitcoins won’t save you from the law.
New technology will enable computers to run 100x faster
April 4, 2018
A team of Israeli researchers developed a ‘game-changing’ technology that puts computers and all optical devices closer to the terahertz microchip
ECGs on the move, thanks to Israeli ingenuity
April 4, 2018
ISRAEL21c talks with startups devising wearables to measure heart rhythm while you go about your daily routine
High-tech capsule could be alternative to colonoscopy
March 28, 2018
Check-Cap of Israel recently received the CE Mark for its ingestible x-ray capsule for preparation-free colorectal cancer screening
New drug-release method avoids harming healthy tissue
March 21, 2018
The new technology developed by Israeli researchers uses longwave light to release drugs in a highly targeted, non-invasive method
Making water from the air to keep kids healthy in India
March 21, 2018
Soapy’s off-grid, sun-powered hygiene stations use water pulled from the air and a smart dispensing system for an exact dose of soap and water 24/7
Saving lives in the ICU through artificial intelligence
February 21, 2018
An Israeli venture capitalist’s personal tragedy brought him to a startup seeking to provide immediate health updates for fragile patients
One drug could treat Alzheimer’s, MS, Crohn’s and more
February 16, 2018
A special peptide under development in Israel declares war against chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
Can Israel help solve Cape Town’s water crisis?
February 7, 2018
As ‘Day Zero’ approaches, experts weigh in on how Israel may be able to help Cape Town and other water-scarce locations avoid future disasters
8 ways augmented and virtual reality are changing medicine
January 31, 2018
Israeli companies are using futuristic technologies to simplify complex surgery, manage rehab, relieve pain, soothe autistic kids and much more
Muslim woman is ‘powerhouse of lifesaving’ as Israeli EMT
January 24, 2018
Sanaa Mahameed, the first female Muslim volunteer in United Hatzalah, now is being joined by 13 Bedouin Muslim women fresh out of training
Possible hemophilia cure under study in Israeli hospital
January 24, 2018
US biotech company BioMarin enlists aid of Sheba Medical Center to take part in international trials of a ‘magic bullet’ treatment for hemophilia A.
New nanomedicine could prevent progression of pancreatic cancer
January 24, 2018
Israeli researchers discover survival rates in pancreatic cancer linked to inverse correlation between specific oncogene and tumor suppressant
A new mesh-free way to repair pelvic organ prolapse
January 24, 2018
Israeli company has FDA approval to begin marketing the NeuGuide minimally invasive surgical system