The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nanotechnology/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:27:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png nanotechnology | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nanotechnology/ 32 32 Israeli nanotech may be able to reduce side-effects of chemotherapy, scientists say https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-can-reduce-side-effects-and-increase-range-of-cancer-drugs-scientists/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:51:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2845910 Precision dosing invention gets drugs just to affected cells and not whole body; already tested on mice with inhibitor drugs; inventors also aiming at chemo and other treatments

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]]> Nano drugs dosed via skin could become easier to develop, thanks to Israeli research https://www.timesofisrael.com/nano-drugs-dosed-via-skin-could-become-easier-to-develop-thanks-to-israeli-research/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:44:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2835977 Bar Ilan University method for assessing effectiveness of drugs through dermal delivery 'could really push forward development of nanomedicine,' researcher says

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]]> Can zero gravity help cure cancer? Israelis sent a drug to space to find out https://www.timesofisrael.com/can-zero-gravity-help-cure-cancer-israelis-sent-a-drug-to-space-to-find-out/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:21:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2706726 Experiment with Doxil is now back on Earth, undergoing analysis in the hope it might point to a microgravity-induced effectiveness boost

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]]> Israeli nanotech may use body’s energy to generate power for pacemakers and more https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-nanotech-may-use-bodys-energy-to-generate-power-for-pacemakers-and-more/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:02:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2577647 Nano-film can create electricity from any motion in the body, even the slight movement of blood moving through veins, according to research published in peer-reviewed journal

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]]> New Israeli ‘GPS’ nano-drug busts inflammation, touted as antibody replacement https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-new-gps-nano-drug-busts-inflammation-touted-as-antibody-replacement/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:28:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2572690 Nanoparticles, tested on mice and unveiled in peer-reviewed research, head straight to cells that are inflamed, and either ‘silence’ or edit the gene that is causing inflammation

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]]> Israeli scientists show they can ‘shrink’ optical technology by 1,000 times https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-show-they-can-shrink-optical-technology-by-1000-times/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:10:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2564387 Trapping and observing light in super-thin materials, Technion researchers say their work may pave way for new generation of tiny light-powered tech

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]]> New Israeli ‘artificial cancer’ nano-chip helps test new treatments https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-israeli-artificial-cancer-nano-chip-helps-test-new-treatments/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:37:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2564239 Tiny silicone chip sits in a petri dish simulating diseased cells, allowing scientists to check how well immunotherapies fare against illness

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]]> With light-up plants and email from spinach, lab turns over a new leaf on flora https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-light-up-plants-and-email-from-spinach-lab-turns-over-a-new-leaf-on-flora/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:06:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2484053 Pioneering so-called plant nanobionics, an MIT research team has found ways to use tiny sensors to hack into the signals plants send and alter the way they act

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]]> Jerusalem researchers say they’ve developed injection to fight superbugs https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-researchers-say-theyve-developed-injection-to-fight-superbugs/ Tue, 05 May 2020 19:29:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2299308 One scientist asserts new treatment, which allows previously topical drug to be administered intravenously, is 'a game-changer' in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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]]> Scientists hope their nanomaterial surface coatings will help battle COVID-19 https://www.timesofisrael.com/scientists-hope-their-nanomaterial-surface-coatings-will-help-battle-covid-19/ Tue, 05 May 2020 09:45:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2299015 Ben-Gurion University researchers say paintable and sprayable material is made of metal ions and polymer nanoparticles that are strongly antiviral and antibacterial

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]]> Israeli startup says its nanotech masks and robes may block coronavirus https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-says-its-nanotech-masks-robes-may-block-coronavirus/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:25:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2236029 Sonovia's textiles are resistant to bacteria and fungus; firm hopes its tech will also work against viruses; has sent samples for testing to China

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]]> Hebrew University awards first nanotech prize to Stanford’s Prof. Cui https://www.timesofisrael.com/hebrew-university-awards-first-nanotech-prize-to-stanfords-prof-cui/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 10:38:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2096197 $10,000 annual award is given to an outstanding mid-career scientist, from Israel or abroad, for significant academic accomplishments in nanoscience and nanotechnology

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]]> Tel Aviv, Northwestern universities set up joint nanotechnology program https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-northwestern-universities-set-up-joint-nanotechnology-program/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:05:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1961597 Research grants, student exchanges and joint projects will be part of new venture; TAU to build nanoscience center

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]]> ‘Revolutionary’ Nano-Drops can help banish eyeglasses, Israeli researchers say https://www.timesofisrael.com/revolutionary-nano-drops-can-help-banish-eyeglasses-israeli-researchers-say/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:57:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1812290 Researchers hope to create a DIY system to improve eyesight using a smartphone, a small laser and some eye drops

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]]> US’s Avery Dennison invests in Israeli smart-glass startup Gauzy https://www.timesofisrael.com/uss-avery-dennison-invests-in-israeli-smart-glass-startup-gauzy/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:04:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1704790 No financial details disclosed; American labeling giant will work with Tel Aviv-based company on R&D and distribute its products

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