The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/genetic-technology/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:22:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png genetic technology | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/genetic-technology/ 32 32 New Israeli model improves genetic testing for expectant parents from close-knit groups https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-israeli-model-improves-genetic-testing-for-expectant-parents-from-close-knit-groups/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:31:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617631 Rabin Medical Center researcher says current standard for testing hereditary disease risk doesn’t account for Jews and other minorities who have a high degree of genetic similarity

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]]> Israel’s NRGene helps unveil genetic makeup of soybeans https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-nrgene-helps-unveil-genetic-makeup-of-soybeans/ Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:11:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1821570 Software provided by the startup is used by US researchers to map 2 varieties, with the aim of upping their oil and protein content

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]]> NRGene teams with Bridgestone to develop resilient rubber-producing plants https://www.timesofisrael.com/nrgene-teams-with-bridgestone-to-develop-resilient-rubber-producing-plants/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:07:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1794329 Gene-mapping startup and tire firm will collaborate to sequence and assemble genomes of guayule, an undomesticated American shrub

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]]> New DNA tech traces origins of Yiddish to… Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-dna-tech-pinpoints-yiddish-origins-to-north-turkey/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:26:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1380655 Genetic data shows speakers of Jewish language came from ancient Silk Road crossroads and may have been traders, Israeli researcher says

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]]> Israeli start-up joins world’s first ‘mail order gene store’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-start-up-joins-worlds-first-mail-order-gene-store/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:03:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1371205 US-based Twist Bioscience acquires Genome Compiler, paving the way for 'gene hackers' to mix and match DNA of small organisms to boost scientific innovation

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]]> Half a genome better than a whole in quest to understand mutations https://www.timesofisrael.com/half-a-genome-better-than-a-whole-in-quest-to-understand-mutations/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:09:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1358975 Israeli breakthrough in isolating male and female chromosome sets could help stem cell researchers develop cures for genetic diseases

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]]> A new way to keep genes ‘down’ could lead to cancer cure https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-new-way-to-keep-genes-down-could-lead-to-cancer-cure/ Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:15:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1339840 Genetic suppression can be accomplished physically, a Technion team has discovered

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]]> Start-up cracks wheat genome – in months, not years https://www.timesofisrael.com/start-up-cracks-wheat-genome-in-months-not-years/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:23:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1228240 Breakthrough by NRGene paves way to genetically engineer breeds of wheat that can thrive in hot, dry climates

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]]> Israeli agri-tech firm weeds out food insecurity https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-agri-tech-firm-weeds-out-food-insecurity/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:53:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1151501 Evogene practices the art of plant genomics to ensure adequate supplies of food, feed and fuel for a growing world population

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]]> In Brazil, Israeli-perfected castor used for biofuel https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-brazil-israeli-perfected-castor-used-for-biofuel/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:13:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1081005 Genomics firm Evogene is set to help increase Brazilian alternative energy business with millions of acres of plants

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]]> Israelis design artificial cells that make things https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-design-artificial-cells-that-make-things/ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:40:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1050452 Cell network mimics protein synthesis and communication of real cells, could one day be used to make products

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]]> Dead Sea salt-loving fungus may help feed the world https://www.timesofisrael.com/dead-sea-salt-loving-fungus-may-help-feed-the-world/ Mon, 12 May 2014 15:31:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=978158 An organism that thrives in a super-saline environment has properties scientists believe can be used to grow crops in brackish water

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]]> On the hunt for the genetic secret to a rare disease http://www.popsci.com/article/science/hunting-genetic-secret-rare-disease Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:35:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=959444 Popular Science: Improved DNA technology lets Dr. Tally Lerman-Sagie identify potential sufferers of PCCA

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]]> DNA testing on your smartphone just a download away https://www.timesofisrael.com/dna-testing-on-your-smartphone-just-a-download-away/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:10:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=712312 Tel Aviv U-developed app and website GeneG promises to revolutionize genetic analysis – and usher in an era of personalized medicine

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]]> ‘Hibernating’ crops may be science’s cure for drought https://www.timesofisrael.com/hibernating-crops-may-be-sciences-cure-for-drought/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:03:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=649332 An accidental discovery could let plants survive even in absence of water

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