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
Why did a flock of sheep move in a circle continuously for two weeks?
A mysterious video captured a herd of sheep continuously moving in a circle for 14 days in northern China.
Is there life on Mars? Conan the Barbarian bacteria suggests maybe - study
The discovery that Conan the Bacterium could have survived Mars-like conditions suggests that bacteria native to the Red Planet might have developed the capacity to do the same.
Forget about cutting boards: This is the dirtiest item in your kitchen
We're used to thinking of cutting boards and towels as the most germ-contaminated places in the kitchen, but a new study has revealed that there's one other thing we should be far more concerned of.
Could ancient genes be the key to solving modern-day sicknesses? - study
The genes, called 'retrotransposon Gag-like' 5 and 6 (Rtl5 and Rtl6), are found in nearly all mammals.
We all do this while we're on the toilet – and we should definitely stop
Who among us doesn't pass the time on the toilet playing on our phones? This habit is definitely bad. Here's why:
The truth behind airplane lavatories — A flight attendant explains
A veteran flight attendant shared grim insider information about the state of airplane toilets.
Could broccoli hold the cure to bacterial resistance to antibiotics?
So many types of bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics because the pathogens develop biofilms that protect them from being wiped.
Israeli scientists work towards curbing Candida, the yeast infection fungus
Weizmann scientists discovered that a powerful commando unit of TH17 cells capable of fighting Candida cannot be generated without crucial early support from an entirely different contingent.
Does candy cause tooth cavities?
Sugar and sweets are considered the root of all evil with respect to dental health, but in reality they have but a small, albeit significant role in the process that leads to dental caries.
A new method to determine stability of bacterial ecosystems
Study at Bar-Ilan University found that different species of bacteria can self-sustain in the same environment, depending on the strength of their interactions.