Synthetic molecules designed by two Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have succeeded in reducing and even eliminating the growth of human malignant tissues in mice, while having no toxic effects on normal tissue.

The molecules developed by Dr. Arie Dagan and Prof. Shimon Gatt of the Department of Biochemistry of the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School affected the metabolism of various sphingolipids and consequently those of cancer cells. Sphingolipids are a family of complex lipid molecules that are involved in signaling pathways that mediate cell growth, differentiation and death. (Science Daily)

These are the people Achooonejad in Iran wants to wipe off the face of the Earth.

Who do you support – those working to support and extend life or those who calibrate death?

Strength. Character. Perseverance.

I was checking the stats of another site I maintain and one of the visitors from a search engine had an Israeli IP address. With bombs whizzing overhead (possibly literally) and the threat of annililation ever a part of the conscious being, what was this person searching the Internet for? The protein content of pecans! And, yes, they do have pecans in Israel.

The European Union on Thursday criticized Israel for using “disproportionate” force in its attacks on Lebanon following the cross-border raid by Hezbollah guerillas who captured two Israeli soldiers.

News Flash for the EU: The goal of any war is to disproportionately overwhelm the opposing force. What do you expect them to do – play checkers?