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Israeli scientists unveil leukemia breakthrough just before missile demolishes research building
Eitan Gefen
June 28, 2025

Steven Spielberg couldn’t have directed a better script. In a scene that feels straight out of a high-stakes drama, two Israeli scientists found themselves caught in a life-or-death race—not only against disease but against destruction. Professors Liran Shlush and Amos Tanay from the Weizmann Institute of Science had been laboring for years on a groundbreaking study, tracking subtle changes in human blood to detect early signs of leukemia. Their work was meticulous, their data hard-won. Then, just as they submitted their research for publication, an Iranian missile struck their building. The direct hit threatened to obliterate everything: priceless samples, sensitive data, and the collective effort of countless sleepless nights. And yet—miraculously—their research survived. READ MORE