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AI Model Could Help Formulate Treatments for Rare and Orphan Diseases

Utilizing the extensive database of approximately 23,000 diseases documented in the Open Targets Platform, the researchers derived new capabilities to predict diseases with subtypes using direct evidence. The Open Targets Platform (OT) integrates biomedical, genetic, and biochemical datasets, including 23,000 diseases, to empower disease ontologies, classifications, and potential gene targets. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology

Technion Researchers Pursue 21st Century Water Solutions

Prof. Eran Friedler co-invented a system that produces clean water from the air with a colleague, Professor David Broday. Their atmospheric water generator harvests air moisture by an innovative continuous liquid desiccant system. Energy is only invested when condensing the vapor into liquid water. It even works in desert regions and can run on solar energy. They founded a startup, H2OLL, to commercialize the product. [Press Release]

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Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology

San Diego Will Send Delegation to JNF-USA’s Global Conference in Dallas

The annual multi-day spectacular event, best known for showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism, providing attendees with practical tools to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to antisemitism, and sharing first-hand accounts about the realities on the ground in Israel, will take place November 14-17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

Adelson Family Donates Ambucycles to United Hatzalah

United Hatzalah inaugurated its new emergency fleet of 76 ambucycles (emergency motorcycles), emergency vehicles and an ambulance at an emotional ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. The new fleet is a joint initiative of United Hatzalah in a matching partnership with philanthropist Dr. Miriam Adelson and her sons Adam and Matan Adelson. [Press Release]

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Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Israelis Weary of the War against Hamas, Researchers Say

On the one hand, personal resilience and morale measurements indicate that the public is becoming “accustomed” to the situation, learning to live alongside the war. But on the other hand, researchers also found a sharp decline in resilience, hope, and social unity on the national level, indicating great disappointment with the way the war is progressing. [Press Release]

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Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

SDJA Students Return from Tours of Poland, Israel

“Being here and seeing how many people are affected by Yom HaZikaron, how everyone knows someone who is fighting or has fought in the Israeli Defense Forces themselves…to see then how that commitment translates to a passion for the country on Yom Ha’atzmaut was really special.” [Press Release]

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