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Prof. Dan Peer and research team at Tel Aviv University's Laboratory of Precision Nanomedicine. (Tel Aviv University)
March 17, 2025, 10:57 am
Israeli researchers use gene editing to eliminate 50% of head, neck tumors in mice
Tel Aviv University scientists say they can inject CRISPR genetic ‘molecular scissors’ to shrink tumors by 90%; researcher ‘optimistic’ about clinical trials in 2 to 3 years
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative photo of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy treatment. (via Shutterstock)
April 28, 2024, 11:24 am
BGU researchers use novel chemo delivery to kill colorectal cancer liver metastases
Attaching chemo drugs to specially modified nano polymers that target tumors and avoid side effects also appears to prevent melanoma from spreading to lungs in mice
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Naor Blankleder is fighting for his life following the metastasis of osteosarcoma in his knee to his lung. (Courtesy)
August 18, 2023, 8:58 pm
Israeli cancer patient in final push to raise money for specialized treatment in NY
Naor Blankleder, 29, thought he had beat bone cancer but now it has spread to his lungs and his best chance to survive lies with doctors and researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering
By Renee Ghert-Zand
A heart model grown from stem cells (screenshot courtesy of Tissue Dynamics)
August 8, 2023, 8:16 pm
Created from stem cells, Israeli researchers grow tiny, beating model of human heart
The size of a third of a grain of rice, organoid connected to sensors reveals previously unknown aspects of cardiac physiology
By Renee Ghert-Zand
A fluorescent imaging immunofluorescence of cancer cells in 2D with nuclei (specifically the DNA) in blue, cytoplasm (the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell) in red, and DNA damage foci in green. (Nicola Ferrari via iStock by Getty Images)
May 5, 2022, 10:47 am
‘Bio’ food, precision oncology to take center stage at biomed summit in Tel Aviv
Three-day annual conference, marking 20th year, brings together thousands of participants for newest innovations in medical and heath tech
By Ricky Ben-David
The technology developed by IceCure Medical Ltd. destroys tumors by freezing them in a minimally invasive procedure with no surgery or hospitalization requirement (Courtesy)
April 4, 2021, 4:17 pm
IceCure shares up as tumor-freezing tech gets FDA breakthrough device nod
Recognition will allow for expedited permits, the company says in TASE filing; it’s given when devices can help treat life-threatening or seriously debilitating ailments
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative image of cancer cells (Design Cells; iStock by Getty Images)
April 1, 2021, 3:26 pm
Immuno-oncology startup KAHR to work with Philadelphia university on new drugs
KAHR’s leading drug candidate, now in clinical trials, is based on a compound that targets cancer cells, weakens their defenses and activates a local immune response
By Shoshanna Solomon
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‘The future of personalized cancer care is no longer a distant reality, but within our grasp,’ says Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (OncoHost)
January 12, 2021, 9:33 am
Nobel prizewinner Ciechanover hails ‘much more precise’ cancer treatment
With multi-center clinical trials in Israel, US and UK, Israeli startup OncoHost hopes to launch life-saving test kit in 2021
By Sara Toth Stub
Illustrative image of breast cancer cells. (Ewa Krawczyk/National Cancer Institute via AP)
March 9, 2020, 11:05 am
Ayala Pharmaceuticals files for $50 million Nasdaq IPO
Rehovot-based oncology company develops drugs to treat rare and aggressive cancers, files prospectus for New York offering
By Luke Tress
From left: Tel Aviv University researchers Dr. Yaron Carmi, Diana Rasuluniriana, Dr. Peleg Ride. (Courtesy/Tel Aviv University)
October 14, 2019, 6:31 pm
Leukemia immunotherapy treatment could fight other cancers, Tel Aviv team finds
Israeli researchers discover specific type of white blood cells that can be engineered to attack solid tumors, with fewer side effects than chemotherapy
By Luke Tress
Illustration of a P-Cure treatment room for Proton therapy for cancer (Courtesy)
January 16, 2017, 1:26 pm
P-Cure says it can beam tumors away at half the cost
Proton therapy is more targeted and less harmful than X-ray radiation therapy, but its price needs to come down
By Shoshanna Solomon
Vascular Biogenics's VBL-111 targets glioblastoma multiforme (YouTube screenshot)
November 30, 2016, 1:40 pm
Israel firm has high hopes for new cancer-busting drug
Vascular Biogenics Ltd. believes it has found a way to target blood vessels that feed tumors, impeding growth
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: Cannabis leaves (Yossi Zamir/ Flash90)
February 15, 2016, 10:40 pm
Medical marijuana company predicts profits boom
Anticipating $84 million in sales in 2019, Israeli-founded Cannabics seeks investment as it touts treatment for cancer sufferers
By Sue Surkes
Former president Jimmy Carter discusses his cancer diagnosis during a press conference at the Carter Center on August 20, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images/AFP)
December 8, 2015, 4:15 pm
Israeli breakthrough helped cure Jimmy Carter’s cancer
Researched and tested at Tel Hashomer Sheba Medical Center, Keytruda fights tumors using the body’s natural immune system
By AP and Raoul Wootliff
Illustrative: Doctors perform surgery at a hospital in Israel (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
October 26, 2015, 6:28 pm
Israeli start-up uses Trojan horse technology to kill cancer cells
BioSight has figured out a way to fool cancer cells into allowing themselves to be killed off – without harming normal cells
By David Shamah
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