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Dr. Nir Asch, a doctor and researcher in the psychiatric department of Rambam Health Care Campus. (Courtesy/Rambam Spokesperson's Office)
February 19, 2026, 10:35 am
In breakthrough, Israeli scientists use deep-brain stimulation to counter schizophrenia
Novel study by researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus could help 21 million people worldwide suffering from the severe lifelong mental disorder
By Diana Bletter
Prof. Abd Al-Roof Higazi, director of the Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Division at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem (Courtesy/Hadassah Medical Center)
September 10, 2025, 5:48 am
Israeli plasma filter promises cutting-edge solution to life-threatening bleeds
ClearPlasma device gets rid of anti-clotting proteins in blood that can endanger trauma victims or surgery patients, researcher says, marking rare advance in oft-overlooked field
By Diana Bletter
Tzvia, the Israeli woman who gave birth after reversing her menopause by transplanting part of her ovary which had been frozen for 20 years, with her baby and her physician Prof. Ariel Revel. (courtesy of Prof. Ariel Revel)
October 4, 2022, 11:16 am
Israeli gives birth after menopause reversed with transplant of 20-year frozen ovary
Doctor who froze and defrosted ovary ‘cried tears of joy’ when visiting baby born to 46-year-old woman; says success suggests child-bearing years could be extended
By Nathan Jeffay
A magnified image of the Israeli-developed material which speeds the repair of damaged nerves using electricity (courtesy of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology)
July 1, 2022, 12:24 pm
Israeli-developed smart fabric uses electricity to fast-track repair of nerves
Silicone-based invention being tailored for human use after proving itself on rats; it wraps damaged nerves and electrically stimulates them using energy from light shone on skin
By Nathan Jeffay
The title page of the Henry Einspruch Yiddish translation of the New Testament. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
February 17, 2022, 2:07 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 17: Yiddish New Testament; virtual Chabad house; good COVID news
Health reporter Nathan Jeffay offers some rays of light from a waning Omicron wave; news editor Luke Tress dives into messianic Jewish missionaries and a virtual Chabad house
By ToI Staff
Illustration of the liver in a woman's body (Tharakorn via iStock by Getty Images)
November 3, 2021, 6:00 pm
Small trial of Israeli drug shows promise for treating fatty liver disease
Fibrosis progressed less than average amount in 15 of the 16 patients enrolled; half of the sample saw their fibrosis go back a stage
By Nathan Jeffay
A window of Al-Aqsa Mosque is seen shattered following renewed clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in Jerusalem's Old City on May 10, 2021 (Ahmad Gharabli / AFP)
May 10, 2021, 1:18 pm
Daily Briefing May 10 – On Jerusalem Day, marking 54 years of (dis)unity
Tune in Sunday through Thursday to hear ToI editors and reporters quickly catch you up on what’s important today
By ToI Staff
RetiSpec COO Roy Kirshon, left, and CEO Eliav Shaked. (Robert Sarner/ Times of Israel)
November 21, 2020, 4:18 am
Israeli duo’s early Alzheimer’s detection test brings cure one step closer
Toronto-based biomedical engineers Eliav Shaked and Roy Kirshon are working on a quick, non-invasive retinal diagnostic for patients decades away from showing symptoms of dementia
By Robert Sarner
Aharon Aharon, CEO of Israel Innovation Authority, at a conference in Tel Aviv (Courtesy Ofer Vaknin)
July 12, 2020, 1:33 am
Israel seeks edge at intersection of biology with engineering, AI
Israel Innovation Authority announces NIS 13.5 million ($3.9 million) bio-convergence program to fund multidisciplinary medical projects with commercial potential
By Shoshanna Solomon
Prof. Tal Dvir of Tel Aviv University (Courtesy TAU)
December 4, 2018, 8:50 pm
Israeli scientists say they’ve created first fully personalized tissue implant
Tel Aviv University researchers convert fat cells into stem cells, then grow them into any required tissue — including for the heart and brain
By ToI Staff
Illustration: Cyanobacteria. (Itay Goldshmid)
June 27, 2018, 11:58 am
Electricity from germs could be the next big thing, say Israeli researchers
Cyanobacteria may hold the key to a future of clean energy, Technion scientists claim
By ToI Staff
Scientists work in a sterile environment preparing regrown bone for Bonus BioGroup. (Sivan Geffen/Times of Israel)
February 13, 2018, 5:54 pm
Israeli biotech company successfully grows bones in lab
Bonus BioGroup begins second trial of 60 operations; aims to create ‘spare parts’ for human beings
By Sivan Geffen
Illustrative: An Israeli agricultural engineer inspects marijuana plants at the BOL (Breath Of Life) Pharma greenhouse in the country's second-largest medical cannabis plantation, near Kfar Pines in northern Israel, on March 9, 2016. (Jack Guez/AFP)
March 8, 2017, 6:16 pm
In pioneering study, Israeli researchers target autism with cannabis
Parents of children who suffer from the neurodevelopmental disorder are lining up for the new trial — the first of its kind worldwide
By Luke Tress
Vials of fat used in the Bonus BioGroup bone-construction process. (photo credit: Courtesy)
December 6, 2016, 8:14 pm
Israeli company performs first transplant of lab-grown bones
Bonus BioGroup’s unique approach to bone regeneration uses patients’ own cells to create artificial bone tissue
By ToI Staff
Biomend 2015 (OurCrowd)
March 10, 2016, 6:02 pm
One in four life science innovations has Israeli roots, says expert
Annual biomed conference is Israel’s ‘calling card’ for medical professionals interested in the latest in life science technology
By David Shamah
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