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:
Implantation of CorNeat KPro does not rely on donor tissue, is relatively simple and takes less than an hour to perform
Guy Aon’s ground-breaking photo technology BodyPiece could revolutionize sectors from movie makeup to prosthetics to fashion
One new drug may treat both Covid-19 and Alzheimer’s
July 1, 2020
Israeli-born Harvard professor’s investigational therapy suppresses immune system’s overproduction of proteins that trigger inflammation
An international team of scientists are advocating the use of ultraviolet light indoors as a cheap and efficient way to inactivate the coronavirus
Sourdough: The tasty silver lining to the corona crisis
June 10, 2020
Some indescribable force has brought us crashing back down to Earth when it comes to our food choices, happily steering us as a society back to bread.
Founded by a Chernobyl survivor, Israel’s Eco Wave Power is poised to install its unique technology on any coastline where waves swell at least half a meter.
Unlike chlorine bleach and similar surface disinfecting products, the new substances target the virus infection mechanism and remain active longer.
6 significant breakthroughs in skin cancer research
May 20, 2020
For Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at significant research which could help doctors and scientists prevent melanoma, or help turn it into a curable disease
Israeli-led study reveals harmful immune cells invade the lungs of patients severely affected by Covid-19, crowding out helpful immune cells.
Sonovia’s reusable cotton-poly SonoMask are infused with metal-oxide nanoparticles that kill germs and last through 100 washings
Bio-Fence product from Israel could be painted or sprayed on walls and floors in hotels, offices, factories, train stations, airports and more
After the monoclonal neutralizing antibody is patented, the institute will find an international manufacturer to mass produce it as a treatment
New AI technology helps pathologists spot cancer
May 7, 2020
Ibex Medical Analytics uses artificial intelligence to scan tissue biopsies and make sure human eyes haven’t missed anything crucial
Aura Air’s new filtration and disinfection system is piloted at Sheba Medical Center for its potential to screen and target Covid-19 in the air.
Israeli invention turns tap water into antiviral solution
April 28, 2020
It sounds like magic, but Bar-Ilan University researchers say the environmentally friendly disinfectant may be used daily to kill bacteria and viruses on all kinds of surfaces
New immunotherapy to target blood cancers, solid tumors
April 1, 2020
Natural killer cells treatment offers the potential for an effective, safer treatment option than most current immunotherapies
Beewise gives beehives a 21st century revamp, complete with computer vision, AI and precision robotics
Teva Pharmaceuticals to donate 6 million hydroxychloroquine tablets through wholesalers to hospitals by March 31, and 10 million within a month
Israeli firm aims to disrupt mammograms and other X-rays
March 25, 2020
Nanox, based in Israel and Japan, is poised to digitize, democratize and totally revolutionize 125-year-old X-ray technology
Breakthrough pairs up Soapy's handwashing microstation with an Israeli plant-based reagent, that together can kill a virus more resistant than corona.
Israelis invent colorblindness-correcting contact lenses
March 11, 2020
Their nano-size metasurfaces could be added during the molding stage of contact lens fabrication or thermally fused to a rigid contact lens
After a stroke, every minute of delay can be fatal. Viz.ai monitors CT images for signs of large vessel occlusion in under 30 minutes, and alerts the medical team immediately
Portable device gathers rain for clean drinking water
March 2, 2020
New Israeli-made device captures and filters rainwater for drinking, cooking and bathing in off-the-grid communities
Artificial intelligence can spot potential deterioration before a human nurse or doctor could, and it can predict which patients will be readmitted
Israeli startup helps you take only the vitamins you need
February 12, 2020
Nutricco takes away the guesswork with a smart high-tech solution that suggests and supplies supplements based on what you actually ate – or not
Could new Israeli technique spell the end of dialysis?
February 12, 2020
Study shows it is possible to rejuvenate kidneys and improve their function by using the patient's own stem cells
Prepare for the femtech revolution, coming straight from Israel
February 12, 2020
Technologies include a fertility gauge, an advanced breast pump, and a gadget that can identify vitamin deficiencies or cancer in menstrual blood.
Israeli HyDrop technology fights fires from above
February 2, 2020
Elbit Systems manages to extinguish fires from great heights, allowing for safe, round-the-clock firefighting operations
New antiviral masks from Israel may help stop deadly coronavirus
February 2, 2020
Two Israeli companies are rushing to complete development of facemasks that could be vital prevention tools in epidemics like Wuhan coronavirus
In a first, Israel starts exporting natural gas to Egypt
January 22, 2020
‘The flow of gas brings with it benefits to our economies after over 40 years of peaceful relations,’ Israeli president writes to his counterpart.