An End to an Epidemic
Diabetes is a disease that has a global impact and leaves many patients without effective tools to manage the disease. A team of BGU researchers, led by Dr. Eli Lewis, has developed a new therapy that may provide a cure.
BGU and University of Miami Sign Research Collaboration
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the University of Miami (U of M) have signed an agreement to collaborate in areas that include joint research programs, academic cooperative programs and student exchange programs.
The Dead Sea-Red Sea “Peace Conduit”
Discovery News--Scientists are studying a proposal to pump water into the Dead Sea from the Red Sea more than 110 miles away. The plan could save the Dead Sea, which is disappearing at an alarming rate.
The Dead Sea-Red Sea “Peace Conduit”
Discovery News--Scientists are studying a proposal to pump water into the Dead Sea from the Red Sea more than 110 miles away. The plan could save the Dead Sea, which is disappearing at an alarming rate.
Helping Save Dead Sea Tourism
The Jerusalem Post -- To counter rising water levels near the Dead Sea hotels, BGU Prof. Alon Tal recommends mining the salt from the southern part of the Dead Sea. Now Israel's Tourism and environment Researchal Protection Ministries agree.
Hidden Water Holds the Key to a Changing Desert
U.S. News and World Report -- From revitalizing sand dunes to greenhouse farming, fish ponds and wine-making, the Negev region keeps on innovating.
Tracking the PCCA Gene in Sephardim
Prof. Ohad Birk is working on a cure for an atrophy disease found in Jews of Iraqi and Moroccan descent.
The Science of Justice
Dr. Shai Danziger finds that when judges are well fed they're more likely to grant prisoners parole.
Extracting Salt to Heal Wounds
BGU researchers, with the Hashemite University of Jordan, will install a water purification system.
BGU Researcher Awarded Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ...
Fast Company -- Alberto Bilenca's project uses mobile phone cameras equipped with polarized laser pointers to diagnose this deadly disease.