With the easing of the lockdown rules, concerns are being sounded about a possible second wave of Covid-19. The second wave of the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918-20 was particularly devastating, as was the second wave of the Swine Flu epidemic in 2009-10. So what…
The beautiful phenomenon allows for new and exciting research opportunities in the fields of Optics and Optofluidics Haifa, Israel July 1, 2020 – A team of researchers from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology has observed branched flow of light for the very first time.
There is a connection between heart disease and cancer, a novel study has revealed. The findings, published in Circulation, could potentially help cardio-oncologists slow cancer progression and improve cancer outcomes. Researchers led by Professor Ami Aronheim, Professor Yuval Shaked, and Dr. Shimrit Avraham have determined
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every industry sector. Small, medium and large businesses are paying a heavy price to sustain themselves during this crisis, requiring many to reassess their business model, services, offerings and strategy. With restrictions easing, our business executives and government leadership
For immunocompromised patients, such as those with cancer or organ transplants, the novel coronavirus crisis has made going to hospital for regular blood tests an even greater health risk. Home-based or remote-based testing kits for Complete Blood Count (CBC) — the most common blood test used to
Researchers are developing an innovative delivery system for medical cannabis that lengthens its therapeutic effects to months and targets specific conditions. The new method releases the cannabis slowly, marking a big advance over the current practice. Medical cannabis now is usually inhaled or taken orally.
Israeli researchers say they have invented a reusable face mask that can kill the coronavirus with heat by drawing power from a mobile phone charger. The disinfecting process takes about 30 minutes – and users should not wear the mask while it is plugged in,
Prof. Ido Kaminer and team have made a dramatic breakthrough in the field of quantum science: a quantum microscope that records the flow of light, enabling the direct observation of light trapped inside a photonic crystal. Their research, “Coherent Interaction Between Free Electrons and a
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and Rambam Health Care Campus have established a joint fund for research in human health. The fund will be directed towards the development of new therapies, rapid diagnostics, technologies to protect medical staff, innovations in healthcare and more. These interdisciplinary projects
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Dr. Dedi Meiri, from the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research at the Technion, shares insight from his research into cannabis for various medical applications. Dr. Meiri is among the world’s leading scientists dedicated to studying and understanding the very real healing properties of one
Prof. Alon Wolf’s Biorobotics and Biomechanics lab practice “Tikkun Olam” – healing of the world. Together with students and researchers from other Technion faculties and Haifa3D, a non-profit organisation, they make 3D printed prosthetic hands for children.Watch the inspiring video.
