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
Intestinal bacteria changes in reaction to inflammation, effecting immune system, study finds
The study focused on species of the Bacteroidales order, some of the most abundant species in the human gut microbiome.
New BGU study finds 'arms race' between bacteria leads to positive impacts in various fields
The research has many implications and applications in the world around us, from nutrition, medicine, and renewable energy, specifically in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
For Passover: Miran Buzaglu presents the renewed Touch sprayer series
Miran Buzaglu presents the renewed sprayer series of the Touch cleaning brand for Passover.
Oral bacteria can speed up development of pancreatic cancer - study
The significant connection sheds light on a previously recognized link between oral health and pancreatic cancer.
Light rail construction may have caused rising flea-borne typhus cases in Tel Aviv
Light rail construction in Tel Aviv causes many problems, but this is one of the most worrying. What do we know about Murine typhus?
German scientists dig into human noses, discover novel antibiotic
German scientists have dug deep into human noses to discover a molecule named epifadin produced by specific bacteria in the nose that has an antibiotic effect.
Vegan diet promotes changes in gut reducing hot flashes by 95% - study
Changes in the abundance of bacteria looked at in the study may play a role in alleviating hot flashes.
14 Patients infected in outbreak of resistant bacteria at Rambam Hospital
Rambam Hospital reports outbreak of resistant acinetobacter bacteria in internal wing due to elderly patient from city's old people's home.
Outbreak of bacteria infects 14 at The Rambam Medical Center
Report of an outbreak of a resistant Acinetobacter type of bacteria at The Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.
Bacterial spores that hibernate millions of years offer key insights into evolution
A new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) discovered key insights into bacterial spores' evolutionary strategies
