Israel’s Ben-Gurion University in Deal with Bayer
Reuters -- An agreement signed between BGU and Bayer CropScience will allow the identification of genes that have an effect on making plants more "stress-resistant" to harsh climates.
Government Action is the Only Solution
Jerusalem Report -- BGU economists want inflation and an increased budget deficit in Israel. In today's economy, they say, the worst thing the government can do is to do nothing.
Trip to Israel Takes Many Turns
Boca Raton News -- Reporter chronicles trip to BGU where he and a group of journalists from the U.S. met with faculty, learning about groundbreaking research on the environment, in medicine and in homeland security.
Amos Oz, Approaching 70, Sees Israel with a Bird’s-Eye ...
The New York Times -- Israel prepares to mark the 70th birthday of Amos Oz with a three-day festival in Arad and an academic conference and celebratory dinner at Ben-Gurion University in May.
Innovative Solutions for Desert Plant Survival
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has announced the establishment of a research collaboration with Bayer BioScience N.V., a subsidiary of Bayer CropScience based in Ghent, Belgium, to develop solutions for desert plant survival.
BGU: Fulfilling the Vision
Boca Raton News -- David Ben-Gurion was a prime instigator of bringing water and revolutionary conservation techniques to make the Negev bloom, and Ben-Gurion University is committed to making the dream a reality.
A Vineyard Blooms in the Negev
Jewish Journal of Los Angeles -- Moshe and Hilda Zohar, promising Negev pioneers, came to the desert more than 10 years ago with a dream ��� to grow wine grapes on the desert���s ancient terraces.
Low-Income Sleep Apnea Patients Don’t Pursue Recommended ...
A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reveals that a patient’s income level is an important factor that may affect the decision either to initiate or decline one of the most common therapies in treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Homeland Security Robots
It���s difficult to map smuggling tunnels. So it would be up to a robot like the one BGU's Dr. Amir Shapiro is developing to traverse the length of the tunnel and report back with details.
A Spirit of Collaboration Prevails in the Desert
JUF News--The promising research on Alzheimer���s and diabetes, and the landmark work on the identification and testing for genetic disorders, demonstrate that public health is a major stock in trade of academics at Ben-Gurion University.