Israeli Research Offers Hope for Restoring Dying Coral Reefs
Technion researchers, in collaboration with Australian scientists, have developed a novel method to restore dying coral reefs, offering new hope for marine biodiversity.
Health, Tech & Sustainability
Updates on medical advances, environmental initiatives, and emerging technologies.
Innovative Technology Expected to Significantly Improve the Use of MRI Scans
Technion researchers have developed materials that greatly boost MRI sensitivity, enabling earlier disease detection and reducing reliance on radiation-heavy scans like PET-CT.
Dr. AI, What’s My Diagnosis?
A Technion research team has created an AI system that analyses digital biopsy scans to detect PD-L1 protein expression in breast cancer patients. This aids in tailoring immunotherapy treatments and addresses the global shortage of pathologists.
Israeli Startup to Supply Moroccan Renewable Energy Developer with Hydrogen Power
Israeli startup H2Pro, utilising technology from the Technion, has signed a strategic agreement with Moroccan renewable energy developer Gaia Energy to supply green hydrogen. This partnership aims to harness renewable resources for sustainable energy solutions.
New Technology for Growing Printed Tissues for Transplantation
Technion researchers have developed CarGrow, a red algae-based microgel that prevents shrinkage in 3D-printed tissues for transplantation. Its transparent structure allows real-time monitoring of tissue growth, improving the reliability of bioprinted transplants.
New Antibiotic “Cocktail” Can Help Combat Superbug
Technion researchers have developed an antibiotic cocktail that effectively prevents resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, a major cause of hospital-acquired infections. This innovative approach could enhance long-term treatment efficacy and combat the rise of superbugs.
Study Reveals Why Elderly At More Risk From Covid-19
More boosters or combining different vaccine types may work better in elderly, based on Technion insights into the aging immune system. Dr. Reem Dowery, left, and Prof. Doron Melamed. The elderly population appears to be more vulnerable to Covid-19, and vaccines are less effective in
Technion Engineers Drinkable Water from Thin Air
Technion scientists have created a device that extracts clean drinking water from humidity—providing a potential game-changer for drought-prone and arid communities.
Alumni Startup Joins Israeli Emergency Medical Services For Covid Testing
Nanosynex, an innovative medtech startup that traces its beginnings to Technion Professor Shulamit Levenberg’s lab, is now on the frontlines in Israel tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The three year old-company, co-founded by alumnae Michelle Heymann MBA ’16 and Diane Abensur Bessin MBA ’16, is partnering with Israeli emergency
The World’s First Slaughter-Free Steak
Hailed by The Washington Post as a “leap forward for lab-grown meat,” the Technion and food startup Aleph Farms Ltd. have unveiled the first-ever 3D printed ribeye steak, developed from the technology of Professor Shulamit Levenberg. After two years of advancements, the product tastes like “a delicious tender,
Insights into new treatments for cancer
When treating cancer, researchers are always searching for ways to remove cancer cells while minimizing damage to the rest of the body. One possible approach is to find processes unique to cancer cells, and which would allow specific targeting. If such a process can be
Smart Farming
Israeli researchers create smart agritech solution to detect crop stress Crop stress is a major concern in the field of agriculture, as it can mean the difference between a plant’s growth and lifespan. Credit: JERUSALEM POST Artificial images of tobacco plants (right) and two Arabidopsis
