Articles in "Ben-Gurion University of the Negev"

Seniors Are Gaming Their Way to Sharper Minds, Israeli Scientist Says

The image of a gamer is often associated with young people immersed in virtual worlds for hours at a time. But a new Israeli study suggests ...

Civilian Life Out of Reach for Returning Israeli Reservists

After months on the battlefield, many Israeli reservists return home only to find that ordinary life feels out of reach -- and that even ...

More Than Snoring: Scientists Link Sleep Apnea To Muscle And Bone Damage

A common sleep disorder that often goes unnoticed may be doing more than disrupting rest. An Israeli study suggests that obstructive sleep ...

Future Crops May Rely On Airborne Dust For Nutrients, Scientists Say

A new study suggests that desert dust storms may be doing far more than clouding skies and travelling across continents. They may also be ...

Wartime Stress Pushes Israeli Educators Toward Anxiety and Burnout, Study Finds

Israeli teachers trying to support students while coping with wartime stress are facing a mounting psychological toll, new research from ...

Archaeologists Reveal Byzantine-Era Church in Israel’s Negev

Archaeologists excavating the ancient site of Nessana in Israel’s Negev Desert have uncovered the remains of a 1,400-year-old church ...

Repeated Diets Can Improve Metabolic Health Even After Weight Regain, Study Finds

A long-term Israeli study is overturning a widely held belief about “yo-yo dieting,” suggesting that repeated attempts to lose weight ...

Emotional Support for Educators Improves Daycare Environments, Researchers Say

Providing structured emotional support to early childhood educators can improve daycare climates, strengthen relationships with toddlers, ...

Hair Hormone Levels May Reveal Strength of Mother-Child Emotional Connection, Study Finds

Israeli scientists have identified a potential new biomarker for the mother-child bond: oxytocin levels measured in scalp hair. The ...

Israeli Study Reveals Skin as an Active, Immune-Linked Organ

Israeli scientists have discovered that a single gene in skin cells not only builds the skin’s physical barrier but also coordinates its ...


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