Bacteria
Israeli, US scientists uncover viral switch that could help defeat antibiotic resistance
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have revealed that bacteriophages use a small RNA molecule to hijack bacterial cells, a mechanism that had never been described before.
High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm
Artificial sweeteners help obese people lose 1.6 kg in a year and improve gut bacteria
Ancient microbes from Alaska permafrost awaken after 40,000 years
Israeli company creates paint, fabrics, masks that kill bacteria
The fabric incorporates metals with antibacterial properties.
Metal-eating bacteria identified for the first time
Bacteria that gain their energy from eating metal have long been suspected to exist, but have never before been identified.
Several rivers, nature reserves are safe to enter, Health Ministry says
The Health Ministry has greenlighted the Nachal Gilabon, Jordan River, Magrase Nature Reserve and Nahal Meshushim Nature Reserve to open to the public.
Scientists find a new plastic eating bacteria
Reports of scientists finding bacterial bugs, enzymes, or even caterpillars that eat or break down plastic have been heard before, so what makes this one different?
Hebrew U. study shows aggressive bacteria can be controlled or even cured
Prof. Nathalie Balaban and Dr. Maskit Bar-Meir teamed up and showed that bacteria thought to be resilient to antibiotic treatment may in fact be treatable.
Three dead, hundreds ill in Spain listeria outbreak - WHO
The WHO warned, however, that because Magrudis' products are so popular, and because they have a three-month shelf life, there is a likelihood of further cases in the coming weeks.
Leptospirosis outbreak in Golan might lead to mineral water shortage
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause kidney damage, breathing issues and other ailments, and can potentially be fatal.
UN orgs urge halt of unnecessary antibiotic use
Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.
Legionella found in hospital in northern Israel
Legionella bacteria can cause a pneumonia that is characterized by high fever, headache, diarrhea, muscle pain, chills, increased phlegm and pain throughout the body.
Chemicals detected with nanoscale chip using bacterial cells
The Jerusalem-based team looked for ways to integrate all system components, including light sources and detectors, on-chip at the nanoscale.