Israel

Tel Aviv -- Israeli researchers say they are trying to discover biological markers that can predict a person's response to antidepressants.

Jerusalem, October 22 -- Internet telephony giant Skype is planning to expand its territory by working on providing improved services to the business sector. This was revealed by the company’s Chief Executive Josh Silverman Wednesday.

Tel Aviv, Israel -- Israeli and U.S. scientists studying an ancient animal bone found in an Israeli cave have discovered new clues concerning the history of meat butchering.

Jerusalem -- Ancient foot and sandal prints said to be 1,700 years old were found by Israeli archaeologists removing a mosaic floor in Lod, officials said.

Tel Aviv, Israel -- A "dipstick" that measures soil health could be available to farmers and urban planners within the year, scientists at Tel Aviv University said.

Tel Aviv, Israel -- Israeli scientists say they've discovered light exposure and possibly photosynthesis might be helping bacteria to become internalized by lettuce leaves.

Jerusalem -- Migrating Eurasian blackcaps lower their internal temperature at night to retain fat and save energy, Israeli scientists have learned.

Tel Aviv, Israel -- A Palestinian youth official says U.S. pop star Madonna caused protests in Gaza and the West Bank by draping herself in the Israeli flag during a recent show.

Tel Aviv, Israel -- Israeli scientists say they have shown the viability of using bone marrow stem cells to treat such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Jerusalem -- An Egyptian who allegedly attempted to smuggle Sudanese refugees into Israel asked for Israeli police assistance after he got lost in the desert, police said.