Research and development

How a BGU researcher is manipulating crustaceans to protect the environment – and fight disease

Ben-Gurion University’s Prof. Amir Sagi is creating monosex crustacean populations to transform agriculture and protect ecosystems

A wild-type crustacean in molecular research at the Sagi Laboratory at BGU
"DASGRI 2026 showcased the growing power of responsible AI and global collaboration to drive meaningful social and technological progress."

DASGRI 2026 Unites Global Experts on Responsible AI and Data-Driven Social Impact

In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes care, obesity treatment, in front of a screen showing the company's latest stock market chart, January 29, 2026

Cellular Intelligence strikes deal with Novo Nordisk to advance Parkinson’s cell therapy

"Exploring alternative AI platforms that simplify and enhance creative workflows."

Senior R&D managers are paying the price of the AI revolution - opinion


Treatments for the coronavirus are being developed by Hebrew U and Yissum

While new innovations have been proposed to the Israel Innovation Authority, other already existing methods have already been re-purposed for the goal of fighting the coronavirus.

A medical team performing Alpha Tau treatment

TAU researchers use intentional structural defects to manipulate texture

The researchers created a complex metamaterial construct with 3D printing, and added intentional defects in the structure to show how they influenced the response.

Complex mechanical metamaterial designed so that it can deform without changes in the lengths of the bars comprising it.

Ben-Gurion: Warts and all

Academic Tom Segev gives a no-holds-barred view into Israel’s hallowed founder.

ISRAEL’S FIRST prime minister, David Ben-Gurion

BIRD Foundation okays $1 million grant for Israel-US drone project

The collaboration between BWR Israel and Easy Aerial USA will allow one operator to simultaneously operate multiple drones with several different tasks from an advanced command center

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Israeli researchers discover 'blue dye' to repair hearts after attack

"Because Chicago Sky Blue is non-toxic, we think it might be tested to prevent further damage following the initial injury of a heart attack."

A 3D printed, small-scaled human heart engineered from the patient’s own materials and cells.

Adama establishes NIS 12m. research center at TAU

Under the program, researchers and students from Israel and abroad will be trained in advanced degrees in the field.

ADAMA President and CEO of Adama Chen Lichtenstein (left) and Tel Aviv University President Prof. Ariel Porat.

Ben-Gurion University develops miracle molecule for fighting Lupus

NIBN, BGU and NIH researchers make breakthrough in the 'Fight to Cure Lupus: A Proof of Concept in an Animal Model', reported in the prestige journal Science.

The National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev building at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Turkish Navy engages with Israeli research ship, deporting it out of Cyprus

Turkey does not have jurisdiction over the area of the Mediterranean Sea in which the researchers were working.

Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz is pictured in the eastern Mediterranean See off Cyprus

BGU scientists develop synthetic cell capable of self-replication

BGU was ranked 15th in this year's Nature Index of Young Universities, which ranks any university 50 years old or younger in the natural sciences.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Cutting-edge cancer treatments from Jerusalem put patients at forefront

Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center prepares for a new era in cancer care

DR. SHANI PALUCH-SHIMON and Prof. Nathan Cherny at the future site of the Shaare Zedek Cancer Center and Radiotherapy Institute.