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Professor Mona Kidon holds one of the “Mona Cookies” developed as part of the peanut allergy treatment trial. Photo Credit: Sheba Medical Centre.

May 20, 2026, 1:11 pm

Israeli scientists develop ‘safe peanut’ treatment that could transform allergy care

Sheba Medical Centre trial saw most severely allergic children later able to eat peanuts without serious reactions

By Annabel Sinclair

Nir London in his lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science. (Courtesy)

April 2, 2026, 3:15 pm

Meet the Israeli scientists leading the fight against colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer rates are climbing among young people and Ashkenazi Jews

By Larry Luxner (JTA)

Sculpture of Albert Einstein in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Photo: Wikipedia

February 23, 2026, 4:25 pm

After a hundred years, Einstein’s question for his university remains

As the British Friends of the Hebrew University mark their centenary, Einstein’s legacy collides with war, artificial intelligence and a changing academic world

By Annabel Sinclair

November 26, 2025, 10:16 am

Israeli doctors deploy patients’ own cells to fight blood cancer in major breakthrough

Rabin Medical Centre hails first three CAR-T treatments for multiple myeloma as early results show “very positive response”

By Annabel Sinclair

Israeli researchers are preparing the world’s first spinal cord implant using patients’ own cells.

August 21, 2025, 1:34 pm

Israel to perform world’s first spinal cord implant using patients’ own cells

Groundbreaking Tel Aviv University procedure could allow paralysed patients to stand and walk again

By Annabel Sinclair

Science lab (Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash)

March 6, 2025, 9:25 am

Israeli discovery opens up ‘new class of potential natural antibiotics’

Research published in the journal Nature says the development could help tackle the growing problem of superbugs which resist existing drugs

By Jewish News Reporter

Israel is home to around 100 assistive technology startups addressing vision, hearing, mobility, services, assisted living, communication and cognitive needs.

September 20, 2023, 1:44 pm

UK signs deal with Israel to collaborate on science, innovation and technology

'Israel is known as the Start-up Nation for good reason: from its world-leading approach to the biotech, cyber, space and agritech sectors,' UK's science minister said.

By Jewish News Reporter

Researchers like Prof. Liran Shlush are studying how rare blood stem cells signal early signs of disease. Credit: Weizmann Institute.

September 7, 2023, 1:01 pm

Israeli scientists grow human embryos from stem cells

Groundbreaking experiment based on research team's previous experience in creating synthetic stem cell–based models of mouse embryos.

By Jewish News Reporter

Undated handout photo issued by Tel Aviv University of Professor Lilach Hadany recording plants. Issue date: Thursday March 30, 2023.

March 31, 2023, 4:16 pm

Plants make popping noises when stressed, Israeli scientists reveal

"An idyllic field of flowers can be a rather noisy place," says Tel Aviv University evolutionary biologist Professor Lilach Hadany

By Jewish News Reporter

As cool as a cucumber: Dr. Dan-Gamrasni, Postharvest Research Associate at MIGAL Galilee Research Institute. Photo: Amos Levin

November 15, 2022, 9:48 am

Israeli boffins extend shelf life of fruit and veg from two to NINE WEEKS

Groundbreaking discovery from Migal Galilee Research Institute has potential to drastically reduce post-harvest waste and lower food prices worldwide.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

January 23, 2020, 3:57 pm

Scientists in Israel make breakthrough in fight against kidney disease

Experts at Sheba Medical Center find that it's possible to rejuvenate the damaged organ, in an operation which could reverse serious conditions and bypass need for dialysis

September 20, 2019, 10:53 am

3,000-year-old tin ingots from Cornwall or Devon found off Israeli coast

Israeli envoy Mark Regev jokes that the discovery shows how 'UK-Israel trade goes back further' than he or the Trade Secretary Liz Truss

By Jewish News Reporter

August 13, 2019, 1:53 pm

Israel’s new space venture will use ultraviolet to explore the universe

Weizmann Institute's Ultrasat project, which is due to be launched in 2023, will take a novel approach to searching the cosmos

By Jewish News Reporter

Lord Sacks speaking at Jewish News' Night of Heroes event in February 2018

Credit: Blake Ezra Photography

June 11, 2018, 2:28 pm

Rabbi Lord Sacks awarded honorary doctorate by Technion

Former Chief Rabbi praises 'science and religion as “the great partnership our world needs', as he accepts gong from the Israeli tech university

May 11, 2018, 12:22 pm

Israeli scientists in breakthrough that may usher in ‘new era’ for safer drugs

Professors at Hebrew University and the Weizmann Institute may have found a way to create drugs with fewer unwanted side effects

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