Israeli researchers may have solved the main issue surrounding organ transplants, and researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of colon cancer in the mummified remains of an 18th century Hungarian corpse.

Merck, a German multinational chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences company headquartered in Germany, recently extended its partnership with the Weizmann Institute of Science by signing a framework agreement on research collaboration and licensing.

Germany will be investing 500,000 euros in Israeli initiatives through a program launched by the German government.