Background   Current cancer diagnostic-methods rely on descriptive histopathological data. New technology measures patient genomic data against detailed classification of cancer types from databases of measured  tumor -genomic expression ...

  Background Recent reports claim that about 38% of human breast cancers may contain sequences related to MMTV. Antibodies generated against mouse lymphoma cells that harbor the virus MMTV (mouse mammary tumor virus) were used to recognize ...

  Highly sensitive, self formed and simple to fabricate nano junction devices changing resistance in the presence of minute concentration of volatile gases:   Background Detectors of volatile gas, including combustible gases, are essential ...

Background Light activation of neurons is a growing field with applications ranging from basic investigation of neuronal systems to the development of new therapeutic methods. Several light activation approaches have been demonstrated using ...

Background The release of targeted drugs is often achieved by attaching the drug load to a carrier through specific peptide sequences which are cleaved by proteases that are highly expressed at the desired location. Cathepsins proteases, ...

Background  Parkinson disease (PD) is a long-term, progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system, which results in motor and non-motor dysfunction. The disease is primarily related to loss of dopaminergic ...

  Background Genetically engineered probiotic bacteria for the local treatment of inflammatory Bowel Condiftions   Application   The following are diseases that this technology can be applied to: Periodontal disease (PD): This is a chronic ...

Our Innovation The group of Prof. Cohn is developing novel polymeric systems for in situ generated implants. The implants may be used in direct contact with tissues and organs, and might require to be removed from the body in due course, in a ...

Background Peptides are key players in a variety of physiological and pathological processes and play very important roles in modulating various cell functions. One of the most important challenges developing peptide drugs is the lack of ...

Background The standard MRI approach requires large magnetic fields, yielding bulky and expensive machines. Moreover, the inductive measurement is limited in terms of sensitivity and resolution. These downsides result in limited availability ...

Background Bacteria communicate and coordinate population behavior through the mechanism of quorum sensing (QS), which controls the expression of genes that affect a variety of bacterial processes. Cannabis, Cannabinoids and endo-cannabinoids ...

  Background It was recently shown that enhanced expression of NAF-1, is associated with different cancers, including breast, prostate, gastric, cervical, liver, and laryngeal. Silencing of NAF-1 expression in breast, or gastric, cancer cells ...

Background Emulsification in aqueous media is not effective for the encapsulation of hydrophilic drugs. Peptides and proteins may deteriorate when exposed to aqueous-organic interfaces Neuropeptides are potent CNS neuromodulators and have many ...

Background Hyperlipidemia is a widespread condition that affects as many as one-third of adults and an increasing number of children in developed countries. Its pathogenesis mechanisms are only partly understood. The small non-coding microRNAs ...

 Background Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been implicated in several autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic neuropathic pain. Currently, ...

 Background A bipolar disorder is a form of a depressive disease that characteristically involves cycles of depression and elation or mania. The disorder is often a chronic recurring condition deteriorating one’s quality of life. Valnoctamide ...

Background X-ray computed tomography (CT) instruments are among the most available, efficient and cost-effective imaging modalities in hospitals. The field of CT molecular imaging agents is emerging relying mainly on detection of gold and ...

  Our Innovation   Based on a provocative working hypothesis, we most probably identified the molecular origin of insulin resistance (IR). Systemic IR is induced via post-translational modification (PTM) of liver key regulatory proteins. We ...

Dr. Sharon Merims, Hadassah Medical Center   Background Many of the anti-neoplastic tyrosine kinase inhibitors are associated with prominent and sometimes dose-limiting dermatologic complications. Of severe clinical implication are the specific ...

Background Natural killer (NK) cells are innate effector lymphocytes that efficiently kill tumor cells without prior stimulation. NK are crucial first responders to tumor transformation and viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. They are also ...