The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/biotechnology/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:48:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png biotechnology | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/biotechnology/ 32 32 Israeli team pioneers bacteria ‘factories’ to produce medicine inside the body https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-team-pioneers-bacteria-factories-to-produce-medicine-inside-the-body/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:33:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3721652 In peer-reviewed study on mice, Technion scientists say novel method using harmless microneedle patches opens the door to treat war wounds, diabetes, and inflammatory skin diseases

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]]> In case of a nuclear event, Ukraine to use Israeli placenta-based emergency treatment https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-case-of-a-nuclear-event-ukraine-to-use-israeli-placenta-based-emergency-treatment/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:12:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3529368 Amid rising threat from Russia, Pluri partners with Ukrainian blood bank to stockpile remedy for deadly radiation poisoning that uses cells grown from donated placentas

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]]> Innovative treatment helps family severely burned when Hamas set their home on fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/innovative-treatment-helps-family-severely-burned-when-hamas-set-their-home-on-fire/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:55:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3201074 Ariel and Ellay Golan and baby Yael were in life-threatening danger after surviving in their safe room on Oct 7. Pioneering enzyme-based treatments put them on path to recovery

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]]> In global first, Shaare Zedek spine surgeon combines augmented reality with robotics https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-global-first-shaare-zedek-spine-surgeon-combines-augmented-reality-with-robotics/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:31:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3083699 25-year-old patient with severely broken back after falling from a height was on his feet and walking without assistance less than a day after the procedure

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]]> Israeli company nears final hurdle to okay insulin-based preemie therapy https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-company-nears-final-hurdle-to-okay-insulin-based-preemie-therapy/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:33:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3082440 Elgan Pharma uses insulin's growth factor properties to help the gastrointestinal systems of the tiniest babies develop more quickly and effectively — and get them home sooner

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]]> At Biomed Israel conference, medical start-ups discuss challenges in reaching success https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-biomed-israel-conference-medical-start-ups-discuss-challenges-in-reaching-success/ Wed, 17 May 2023 19:47:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3017127 Companies dealing in life sciences and technology face tougher times ahead due to global economic uncertainty and political crisis at home

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]]> Health tech leaders warn judicial overhaul will lead to brain drain and funding halt https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-tech-leaders-warn-judicial-overhaul-will-lead-to-brain-drain-and-funding-halt/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:54:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2973960 CEOs and top researchers fear potential threat to democracy will jeopardize international partnerships that Israel's innovators rely on to bring treatments to market

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]]> Technion undergrads wow Paris meet with plan to reduce chemo-induced hair loss https://www.timesofisrael.com/technion-undergrads-wow-paris-meet-with-plan-to-reduce-chemo-induced-hair-loss/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:46:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2863039 Students working toward developing synthetic method for hard-to-obtain compound shown likely to prompt hair growth win accolades at international bio-engineering competition

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]]> Cloned cannabis cells with 12 times more potency are grown in Israeli bioreactor https://www.timesofisrael.com/cloned-cannabis-cells-with-12-times-more-potency-are-grown-in-israeli-bioreactor/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2859657 Company behind the tech says each gram of its product will stretch much further in treating patients than a gram from cannabis plant — and needs far less water and other resources

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]]> With $92m in hand, Nazareth-based VC looks to invest in the Arab community https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-92m-in-hand-nazareth-based-vc-looks-to-invest-in-the-arab-community/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:38:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2834526 NGT's new fund hopes to capitalize on burgeoning output from Arab medical sector; in 20 years, Arab Israelis went from making up 11.2% of new physicians to nearly half

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]]> In first, new Israeli blood test could detect pancreatic, colorectal cancers https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-new-israeli-blood-test-could-detect-pancreatic-colorectal-cancers/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:38:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833328 Method, using special technology to image a single molecule, would be breakthrough for pancreatic cancer, which today cannot be identified by any single diagnostic test

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]]> To build strong biotech ecosystem, Israel must join global battle for talent https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/israel-must-join-the-global-competition-for-biotech-talent/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:26:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2731182 Task of building Israeli multinational companies in bioconvergence and biotech requires experts, executives from other leading industry centers worldwide

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]]> Israel’s MediWound says key trial shows pineapple gel effective for kids’ burns https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-mediwound-says-key-trial-shows-pineapple-gel-effective-for-kids-burns/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:16:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2585556 Use of gel showed a 'significant reduction' time for complete removal of dead tissue caused by a burn, and a 'significant reduction' in wound area needing surgery

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]]> Alpha Tau Medical to merge with SPAC at $1 billion valuation to battle cancer https://www.timesofisrael.com/alpha-tau-medical-to-merge-with-spac-at-1-billion-valuation-to-battle-cancer/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:42:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2578762 Founded in 2016, Alpha Tau is an Israeli oncology therapeutics company that injects tumors with radioactive material in simple needle procedure

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]]> Israeli CEO seeks quantum of solace for women’s diseases - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/israeli-ceo-seeks-quantum-of-solace-for-womens-diseases/ Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:02:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2563303 Shahar Keinan, a rare female CEO in the rarified world of quantum computing, says Polaris Quantum Biotech can speed up years-long search for new treatments

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