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Microbes Adjust Roles to Reduce Competition

29/04/2026

BGU study shows microbes sense neighbors and shift roles, reducing competition and improving coexistence within complex microbial communities.

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Plants Absorb Nutrients from Atmospheric Dust

28/04/2026

BGU study shows plants can absorb nutrients from dust through their leaves, challenging traditional views of soil-based nutrition.

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Water Access Boosts Genetic Diversity in Wildlife

27/04/2026

BGU study shows that redistributing water sources can increase mating opportunities and strengthen genetic diversity in wild animal populations.

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Sleep Apnea Linked to Muscle Damage

21/04/2026

BGU study shows sleep apnea impairs muscle quality, increasing risk of weakness, fractures, and reduced independence.

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SIRT6 Regulates Brain Protein Balance and Aging

20/04/2026

BGU researchers show SIRT6 prevents toxic protein buildup, offering new insights into aging and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

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Key Protein Driving Breast Cancer Spread Identified

16/04/2026

BGU researchers identify PKC-eta as a driver of aggressive breast cancer spread and propose a peptide-based strategy to block metastasis.

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New Faculty Members for 2025-2026

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev continues to grow, adding talented new researchers from top institutions every year.

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Mourns

The BGU community is united in grief over the tragic loss of our students, staff and faculty, killed during the Iron Swords war, whether in service or in civilian life

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