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Prof. Idit Maya in her laboratory at Rabin Medical Center. (Courtesy/Howard Blas)
August 12, 2025, 1:31 am
New Israeli model improves genetic testing for expectant parents from close-knit groups
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
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative image of soybeans in a farmer's hands (fotokostic, iStock by Getty Images)
April 1, 2018, 1:11 pm
Israel’s NRGene helps unveil genetic makeup of soybeans
Software provided by the startup is used by US researchers to map 2 varieties, with the aim of upping their oil and protein content
By Shoshanna Solomon
The guayule plant (CC BY 2.0, Jack Dykinga for the US Department of Agriculture, Flickr)
February 19, 2018, 4:07 pm
NRGene teams with Bridgestone to develop resilient rubber-producing plants
Gene-mapping startup and tire firm will collaborate to sequence and assemble genomes of guayule, an undomesticated American shrub
By Shoshanna Solomon
The University of Sheffield's Dr. Eran Elhaik (YouTube screenshot)
April 23, 2016, 2:26 pm
New DNA tech traces origins of Yiddish to… Turkey
Genetic data shows speakers of Jewish language came from ancient Silk Road crossroads and may have been traders, Israeli researcher says
By ToI Staff
Genome Compiler's mix n' match genetic material assembly interface (Courtesy)
April 6, 2016, 7:03 pm
Israeli start-up joins world’s first ‘mail order gene store’
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
By David Shamah
(L to R) Ido Sagi, the PhD student who led the research, and Prof. Nissim Benvenisty, principal co-author of the study and Director of the Azrieli Center for Stem Cells and Genetic Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. (Credit: Hebrew University.)
March 16, 2016, 8:09 pm
Half a genome better than a whole in quest to understand mutations
Israeli breakthrough in isolating male and female chromosome sets could help stem cell researchers develop cures for genetic diseases
By David Shamah
Illustrative image: DNA (Pixabay)
February 14, 2016, 5:15 pm
A new way to keep genes ‘down’ could lead to cancer cure
Genetic suppression can be accomplished physically, a Technion team has discovered
By David Shamah
Wheat field (pexels.com)
August 5, 2015, 7:23 pm
Start-up cracks wheat genome – in months, not years
Breakthrough by NRGene paves way to genetically engineer breeds of wheat that can thrive in hot, dry climates
By David Shamah
Former president Shimon Peres examines experimental plants produced by the Israeli agritech firm Evogene, on a visit to the company's headquarters, July 15, 2013. (Courtesy)
March 13, 2015, 2:53 pm
Israeli agri-tech firm weeds out food insecurity
Evogene practices the art of plant genomics to ensure adequate supplies of food, feed and fuel for a growing world population
By David Shamah
Former president Shimon Peres examines experimental plants produced by the Israeli agritech firm Evogene, on a visit to the company's headquarters, July 15, 2013. (Courtesy)
October 23, 2014, 5:13 pm
In Brazil, Israeli-perfected castor used for biofuel
Genomics firm Evogene is set to help increase Brazilian alternative energy business with millions of acres of plants
By David Shamah
The artificial cells communicate and interact with one another like real cells. (photo credit: Cell image
August 19, 2014, 3:40 pm
Israelis design artificial cells that make things
Cell network mimics protein synthesis and communication of real cells, could one day be used to make products
By Andrew Tobin
E. Rubrum (Photo credit: Tami Kis Papo, University of Haifa)
May 12, 2014, 6:31 pm
Dead Sea salt-loving fungus may help feed the world
An organism that thrives in a super-saline environment has properties scientists believe can be used to grow crops in brackish water
By David Shamah
Illustrative: Doctors perform surgery on a patient at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
From the WebApril 22, 2014, 3:35 pm
On the hunt for the genetic secret to a rare disease
Popular Science: Improved DNA technology lets Dr. Tally Lerman-Sagie identify potential sufferers of PCCA
GeneG logo (Photo credit: Courtesy)
October 15, 2013, 9:10 pm
DNA testing on your smartphone just a download away
Tel Aviv U-developed app and website GeneG promises to revolutionize genetic analysis – and usher in an era of personalized medicine
By David Shamah
Illustrative: A wheat field in southern Israel (Doron Horowitz/Flash90)
August 29, 2013, 5:03 pm
‘Hibernating’ crops may be science’s cure for drought
An accidental discovery could let plants survive even in absence of water
By David Shamah
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