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.
Device Detects Cancerous Skin Tumors
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers are developing a new device that detects cancerous skin tumors and melanoma that are not visible to the naked eye.
Amb. Ronald S. Lauder Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) awarded American Jewish leader and philanthropist Hon. Ronald S. Lauder an honorary doctoral degree for personal and business accomplishments and achievements that symbolize…
Medications That Block Folic Acid During Pregnancy Double the Risk of Congenital Malformations in Fetus
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 University of the Negev Researchers
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 Alzheimer’s Researcher Demonstrates Specific Immune Response to Vaccine
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researcher Dr. Alon Monsonego created a humanized mouse model with a specific gene that responded to A-beta-peptide vaccine, reducing plaque and inflammation.
BGU Develops New Computer Techniques To Read and Study Historic Hebrew and Arabic Documents
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) will combine the scientific and scholarly expertise of their humanities and computer science experts in a new project to analyze degraded…
Summer Heat Increases Risk of Amniotic Fluid Level Deficiency in Pregnant Women, According to BGU Study
Pregnant women have a higher incidence of insufficient amniotic fluid levels (oligohydramnios) in the summer months due to dehydration, according to a study conducted by researchers at Ben-Gurion…
One In Six Public Health Workers Won’t Work In Emergency Flu Pandemic
A study conducted by BGU and John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers indicates that approximately 16 percent of public health care workers will not report for work…
Social Support Following Terrorist Attacks Is Buffer Against Depression for Adolescents
BGU Researchers conducted a “before and after” study of depression and terrorist attacks in adolescents, demonstrating that strong social support from friends is a buffer from depression in terrorism-related…