Bacteria
NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer
New research led by NASA scientists looking at five forms of fungi and bacteria indicates that some of them indeed could survive for a time under certain conditions on the lunar surface
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
Illegal tahini imported from abroad may contain Salmonella, Health Ministry warns
The dishwasher mistake everyone makes, and why it may affect your health
Health Ministry reports rare outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, linked to E. coli
So far, 26 Israelis have been affected by this rare condition in 2024.
Nobel laureates warn of 'unprecedented' danger. Say artificial 'Mirror life' should not be created
Mirror bacteria are theoretical life forms constructed from mirror-image biological molecules that are the opposite of those found in nature.
'Conan the Bacterium' has a superpower, and researchers decoded the secret behind it
Discovery of the MDP antioxidant could lead to radiation protection in healthcare, industry, and space exploration.
This beneficial bacteria thrives in the intestinal environment of coffee lovers
The increase in the presence of the bacteria was noted in the guts of coffee drinkers for both caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages.
Bacteria crucial for tick reproduction offers new disease control strategies - study
A Hebrew University study reveals ticks rely on symbiotic bacteria for reproduction, offering new strategies to control tick-borne diseases.
Outbreak of campylobacter diarrhea bacterium: Hundreds of Israelis infected
The bacterium usually enters the digestive system through contaminated meat and poultry, causing intestinal inflammation with characteristic symptoms.
Chlamydia-related bacteria had infected brown widow spiders around the world - BGU study
The study concluded that "spiders from Israel were more likely to carry Rhabdochlamydia than those from the US and South Africa."
Israel research identifies harmful biomass posing risk of infections to animals, humans
Those tiny organisms, found everywhere on the Earth’s surface, are also important in influencing various processes, including soil health and pollutant decomposition.
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.
