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
More polluted than a toilet? Here are the toxins living in your bed
The amount of bacteria accumulating on your pillowcase can be astounding. Here's why your pillowcases should be washed more often than they probably are.
Is your pillow hiding more bacteria than a toilet seat?
A recent report sheds light on the alarming amount of bacteria that accumulates on pillowcases and emphasizes the importance of washing pillowcases regularly in order to maintain good hygiene.
Unclean dentures could raise pneumonia risk, a new study finds
Despite advances in denture biomaterials, the majority of dentures are fabricated using polymethyl-methacrylate to which pathogens stick easily.
Is your child suffering from stomach pain? Here’s what could be causing it
Kids often complain about stomach pain. In most cases, it's caused by a virus but sometimes, recurrent attacks are symptomatic of other diseases.
Scientists find evidence of the bubonic plague in Bronze Age England - study
Researchers were able to demonstrate that the plague was present in England well before the widely-known Black Plague outbreak of the Middle Ages.
Early evidence of dysentery plague found in biblical-era Jerusalem toilets
The researchers see it as likely that dysentery outbreaks due to Giardia plagued towns throughout the near east in the Iron Age.
Climate change fuels lifespan of flesh-eating bacteria - study
Recent research has uncovered that infections caused by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has increased in the last three decades.
Antibiotics may not help survival of patients hospitalized with viral infections - study
The sicker patients and those with more underlying illnesses were both more likely to get antibiotics and to die.
Could vaccines be a cure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
Israeli scientists announce 100% effectiveness of mRNA vaccine against Black Plague-causing bacteria in preclinical trial performed on mice.
Microbes in kangaroo feces could reduce methane from cows - study
After researchers added the baby kangaroo culture and a known methane inhibitor to the simulated stomach, it produced acetic acid – the main component of vinegar – instead of methane.
