Announcing the Dawn of a New Movement
At its core, the nonpartisan movement aims to strengthen ties between the American Diaspora and Israel. Americans for Ben-Gurion University opens its arms to those who believe the world is simply better off with Israel in it.
Shining a Light on Infection
A new type of fiber optic biosensor-enabled blood test that resembles a pen rapidly determines what type of infection a patient has and whether he needs antibiotics. The biopen…
Scented Tomatoes Developed at BGU
A new type of genetically modified tomato with aromas of lemon and roses was developed in part by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), which could affect…
MBA Team Wins Second Prize in Worldwide Intel Competition for Renewable Fuel Business Plan
A team of Honors MBA students from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev won second place in the Intel Education® and University of California Berkeley competition. Teams were judged on…
Genetic Cause of Bedouin Children’s Disease Discovered
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka University Medical Center have identified the genetic defect responsible for Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD), a severe and often fatal neurodegenerative…
Low-fat Diet May Not be Best Choice
A two-year study led by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) reveals that low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets may be safer and more effective in achieving weight loss…
BGU Licenses Solar Energy Technology to Israeli Start-up
Zenith Solar, an Israeli startup technology company, has reached agreement with BGU's technology transfer company, BGN Technologies, to license solar energy technology developed at BGU.
BGU Professor Awarded 2007 Michael Prize for Epilepsy Research
Prof. Alon Friedman of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has won the prestigious 2007 Michael Prize for Epilepsy Research from the Michael Foundation of Germany. The Michael…
U.N. Sponsors Desertification Conference at BGU
More than 200 participants from over 30 countries participated in an international conference coordinated by the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and…
Diet Rich in Low Fat Dairy Can Help Diabetics Lose Weight
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that a diet rich in low fat dairy calcium helps weight loss in overweight Type-2 diabetes patients.