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
Does morning coffee kill your good gut bacteria?
All coffee lovers can benefit from improving the balance of good bacteria in the gut without any special effort, but it can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.
Game Theory may be useful in combatting viruses- TAU study
A 'phage game theory' exists, in which the phage receives information not only from its own host but also from neighboring bacteria.
Tadiran develops air purifier that filters out 99.99% of COVID
Three years ago, the Air Treatment Division was established at Tadiran, with the aim of developing innovative technological solutions for air treatment in closed spaces.
Plants, bacteria use TIR receptor to boost immune response - study
The study also elaborates that the new information may help strengthen the defenses of plants in order to prevent billions of dollars in crop losses.
Child in Chabad kindergarten dies due to meningitis infection
A two-year-old at a Chabad kindergarten in Cyprus seems to have died due to a meningitis infection.
Israeli researchers discover bacterial state that may lead to new drugs
Scientists are constantly searching for new antibiotics to destroy bacteria before they destroy us.
Israeli tech helps diabetics manage sugar levels, eat what they want
An Israeli company developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to predict people with diabetes' blood sugar response to foods, enabling them to manage their sugar levels more efficiently.
Israeli researchers compare bacteria and economy to reach breakthrough
The BGU research group's project titled "The Cell as an Economy" studies cellular physiology through reverse engineering and comparing bacterial cell growth to an economy.
Israeli researchers develop electronic nose to detect diseases, poisons
"It will be possible to disperse the gas sensors over a wide area in the city in order to warn of the presence of dangerous gases and air pollution," says Prof. Raz Yelink, who led the study.
TAU researchers develop method to fight bacteria resistant to antibiotics
The researchers published their findings in the scientific journal PNAS - Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences.
