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Americans for Ben-Gurion University Gifts Israeli Consulate ...

February 11, 2021

Tags: Israel Studies, Culture & Jewish Thought

The artwork, a lithograph of David Ben-Gurion, is signed by both Ben-Gurion and the artist, Herbert Davidson.

Researchers Say Cannabis Lowers Blood Pressure in Older Adults

February 10, 2021

Tags: Research News

Medical cannabis might reduce blood pressure in older adults, according to a new study by BGU researchers.

BGU Scientist Discovers Camels and Sharks May Help Kill Cancer ...

February 8, 2021

Tags: Research News

Special antibodies produced by camels and sharks may prove to be a powerful cancer-fighting weapon.

BGU Researchers Develop Breakthrough COVID Testing Technology

February 4, 2021

Tags: Medical Research, Research News

“We’re pleased to see how quickly Ben-Gurion University researchers’ lifesaving, breakthrough technology has been implemented into laboratories where testing takes place,” says Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for Ben-Gurion University.

Green Mediterranean Diet Reduces Liver Fat

January 27, 2021

Tags: Medical Research

BGU researchers and their collaborators at Harvard say they’ve adapted the Mediterranean diet to make it twice as effective in eliminating liver fat by consuming less meat, more greens, green tea, and the superfood, mankai.

Recycling Single-Use Plastic With Bacteria

January 25, 2021

Tags: Research News

BGU and a Portuguese recycling company are collaborating to develop a novel solution to replace the currently cumbersome and high-energy using plastic recycling process.

BGU, the Negev Desert and the Future of Wine

January 21, 2021

Tags: Desert & Water Research

Examining the growth of grapes under the extreme conditions that dominate the Negev desert, BGU researcher Prof. Aaron Fait and his colleagues are making modern use of an ancient legacy to develop new desert-taming techniques.

BGU and University of Cyprus Launch Joint Course

January 19, 2021

Tags: Israel Studies, Culture & Jewish Thought

U.S.-based B'nai B'rith International will be sponsoring the course as part of its initiative to connect public officials, academics and others from Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the Greek expatriate community in the U.S.

Using Seashells to Monitor Pollution

January 15, 2021

Tags: Natural Sciences

BGU Prof. Abramovich's method can help researchers figure out if a desalination plant is releasing heavy metals. She aims to encourage countries around the world to adopt regular monitoring of the tiny seashells.

Reopening Florida Schools Increased COVID-19 Infections

January 15, 2021

Tags: Medical Research, Press Releases

BGU researcher found that infections had risen by 30% among students between the ages of 14 and 17.