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Dr. Anat Cohen-Dayag (front fourth from the right) and Sam Moed (front fourth from the left) launch Israel National Biotech Innovation Center (INBI) with representatives of the 15 top universities, medical centers and health organizations in Israel, Sept. 6, 2026. (Courtesy of Yossi Zwecker)
September 8, 2026, 5:47 am
As investors dry up, national biotech hub aims to transfuse early-stage drug funding
Top academic and healthcare institutions partner to build $500 million non-profit venture to turn promising biotech research into startups that can bring lifesaving cures to market
By Sharon Wrobel
Plastic waste in the sea. (dottedhippo/iStock by Getty Images)
November 5, 2020, 4:45 pm
Israeli, Portuguese researchers to collaborate on plastic-busting bacteria
Ben-Gurion University scientists have found bacteria species able to biodegrade polyethylene; they will work with Portugal’s ECOIBÉRIA to study these and find new ones
By Shoshanna Solomon
Prof. Boaz Lerner of Ben-Gurion University and the software being developed by Panacea (Dani Machlis)
October 28, 2020, 1:08 pm
Israeli researchers wield machine learning to streamline clinical trials
Ben-Gurion University licenses tech to startup Panacea for further development; several biopharma firms seeking to use platform to improve how clinical trials are run
By Jake Epstein
Ph.D student Esti Toledo and Postdoctoral fellow Guilaume Le Saux from the Department of Materials Engineering photographed in Dr. Mark Schwartzman's lab. In collaboration with Prof. Angel Porgador's lab, they are developing nanomaterial coatings against viruses and bacteria, including coronavirus (Dani Machlis)
May 5, 2020, 12:45 pm
Scientists hope their nanomaterial surface coatings will help battle COVID-19
Ben-Gurion University researchers say paintable and sprayable material is made of metal ions and polymer nanoparticles that are strongly antiviral and antibacterial
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative. A payments system hacker. (Welcomia; iStock by Getty Images)
January 29, 2020, 11:02 am
Researchers showcase all-optical encryption tech to keep data hidden and safe
‘If you can’t detect it, you can’t steal it,’ says Ben-Gurion University’s Prof. Dan Sadot; tech will be presented at the Cybertech conference in Tel Aviv
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative image of a robot reading a book in library (PhonlamaiPhoto; iStock by Getty Images)
November 26, 2019, 4:08 pm
Algorithm can sum up texts in any language
Ben-Gurion University researchers say new software works automatically, in a variety of languages, for quick processing by search engines and readers
By Shoshanna Solomon
The robotic arm developed by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev that uses an algorithm to calculate the shape of objects and allows it to grasp objects with a variety of geometries (Courtesy)
October 31, 2019, 12:44 pm
One robotic arm to grasp them all is developed at Ben-Gurion University
BGU researchers say their algorithm can identify a common denominator for differently shaped items on a production line, so manufacturers would need only 1 robot limb to hold them
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative image of forensic evidence being gathered at a crime scene (natasaadzic; iStock by Getty Images)
July 23, 2019, 4:50 pm
CSI Beersheba: Israeli team develops tool to help detect blood at crime scenes
Using a chemical powder and nanoparticles of gold or silver, researchers at Ben-Gurion University amplify the emission of light by biological residue
By Shoshanna Solomon
BGN-Technologies and Rafael sign a collaboration accord at CyberTech; left to right: Uzi Landau, Chairman of Rafael; Netta Cohen, CEO of BGN Technologies; Ran Gozali, EVP, Head of Rafael’s R&D and Engineering Division; Zafrir Levy, Senior VP - Exact Sciences & Engineering at BGN Technologies; Jan. 29, 2019 (Dani Machlis)
January 29, 2019, 12:25 pm
Ben Gurion researchers, Israel defense firm Rafael join forces on cyber, AI
Tech transfer arm of university and Rafael sign collaboration agreement to work on smart mobility and robotics as well
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: Cancer cells. (Pixabay)
May 15, 2018, 2:56 pm
Israeli researchers say they have found a way to curb growth of cancer cells
Scientists at Ben-Gurion University develop a molecule that inhibits development of a protein that is active in many tumors
By Shoshanna Solomon
A lab at Ben-Gurion University (Courtesy)
May 3, 2018, 2:32 pm
Israeli researchers say new treatment could boost fertility in women and men
Scientists say single dose of compound developed at Ben-Gurion University could speed up egg maturation and ovulation
By Shoshanna Solomon
The technology arm of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore-based Biosensorix are developing a device to help detect dengue fever, stroke (Courtesy)
March 7, 2018, 2:44 pm
Israel-Singapore partnership sires $5 devices to detect dengue fever, strokes
Kit analyzes chemicals in the blood to diagnose diseases within minutes; jointly developed by Ben-Gurion University and startup Biosensorix
By Urvashi Verma
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