biotech

Achievement: Japanese pharma firm invests in Israeli cell startup

Japanese pharma company Astellas Venture Management invests in Israeli startup Somite AI, expanding pre-seed round with over $10 million in fundraising for innovative stem cell treatments using AI.

By LIOR NOVIK
08/09/2024

Self-dyeing, plastic-free vegan leather can be grown from bacteria, study shows

Their new process could also theoretically be adapted to have bacteria grow materials with various patterns and vibrant colors and to make more sustainable alternatives to other textiles.

AION Labs unveils TenAces start-up, will use AI to predict molecular glues

The company aims to improve the success rate of the discovery of treatments for a range of conditions.

Israel’s cell-based coffee: Sustainable solution to brewing industry challenges?

Due to climate change, within the next two decades, there is an expected 50% reduction in areas suitable for growing coffee.

Profuse Technology achieves 80% faster muscle growth for cultivated meat

A cultivated meat company has developed a new method for promoting muscle growth in the lab • the new technique enhances protein content by a factor of five, with tissue reaching maturity in just 48h

technology

Innovation Authority puts NIS 113 million toward Bio-Convergence development

The move is a significant step forward in Israel's goal of becoming a global leader in the bio-convergence field.

TAU Prof. Dan Peer appointed as member of American National Academy of Engineering

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE),has announced the appointment of Prof. Dan Peer from TAU as a Member of the Academy, in recognition of his groundbreaking research.

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