Bacteria
Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study
“Our findings show that intestinal stem cells are not only responsible for tissue regeneration, but also the early defense against bacterial infection,” explained study supervisor Dr. Matan Hofree.
Microbes coordinate activity to reduce competition, Israeli researchers discover
Four-week-old infant in Ashdod died of respiratory failure, Health Ministry says
Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula
Could stevia be bad for your health? New study raises red flag
Popular sugar substitute found to impair gut microbiome communications, but Israeli scientists say further experiments needed.
Israeli scientists find factor in preventing viral infections in bacteria
The new discovery finds an important factor in the defense system of the bacteria against viral infections.
Medieval Jerusalem latrine may hold secrets of modern-era gut diseases
The Jerusalem latrine was found in the Christian Quarter of the Old City, close to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in 1996 during excavations of a cesspool in the courtyard of a Spanish school.
Enzymes in bacteria could help fight coronavirus - Weizmann Institute
In humans virus-fighting enzymes, known as viperins, are released into the bloodstream when the body detects an infection.
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.
