Israeli, Jordanian Archeologists Discuss Risks to Historical ...
The Jerusalem Post -- BGU's Professor Yossef Hatzor presents groundbreaking methodology to predict how earthquakes could harm heritage sites in Acre and how to minimize future damage.
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Awards Levys For Leadership
Jewish Herald Voice -- The Greater Texas Region of Americans for Ben-Gurion University will present Jill and Nat Levy with the David Ben-Gurion Leadership Award on February 22, 2010.
Anti-Oxidants Possible Buffer Against Onset of Alzheimer’s
Forward -- Dr. Alon Monsonego cited his research, which focuses on the interaction between the immune system and the brain during aging and on the progression of Alzheimer's disease at the Greater New York Region, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev annual gala.
Biomaterial For Heart Repair Developed
Jewish Herald-Voice -- Breakthrough biomaterial developed at BGU is being licensed by a major drug company as a potential treatment for heart repair.
Come Stand In My Place
Haaretz -- In his new book, historian Tuvia Friling explores the life and death of a Haganah militia fighter and former Auschwitz kapo, and depicts how society dealt with the roles of Judenrat and kapos in the Holocaust.
Arms Smugglers Into Gaza Face a New Foe: Egypt
Forward -- Egypt is cracking down on tunnel smuggling to Gaza. BGU���s Prof. Yoram Meital, a leading analyst on Egyptian affairs, explains why.
Deutsche Telekom Doubling R&D Investment in Israel
Haaretz -- Deutsche Telekom, the German telecommunications giant which has invested at least $16 million in its research lab at BGU, the first center of its kind outside of Germany, will be doubling its research investment in Israel, with the lion's share going to BGU.
Medications That Block Folic Acid During Pregnancy Double the ...
A study conducted by researchers at BGU advises pregnant women to take vitamin supplements containing folic acid as part of their routine pre-natal care.
Heartburn Drugs Deemed Safe for Fetuses According to Ben-Gurion ...
According to a recent study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers, U.S. approved heartburn drugs pose no significant risks to fetuses.
BGU’s ‘Country Doctors’
The Jerusalem Post -- Dr. Yoram Singer and Abu Abod make house calls in unrecognized Bedouin settlements, offering medical care and emotional support to the dying and their families.