Bacteria

Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula

The announcement follows a previous recall of 800-gram packages of Nutrilon Phase 1 due to concerns about the presence of the toxin cereulide.

Baby formula
A microscope.

Israeli, US scientists uncover viral switch that could help defeat antibiotic resistance

A scientist gathers samples for conducting bacteria contamination tests on a stream; illustrative.

High pollution levels found at several streams in northern, eastern Israel, ministries confirm

Artificial Sweeteners.

Artificial sweeteners help obese people lose 1.6 kg in a year and improve gut bacteria


This is why we'll all be much more sick in the future - study

Scientists warn that in a warmer atmosphere, a result of rising global temperatures due to the climate crisis increases risk of disease to humans and plants.

An aerial view shows a thick layer of "sea snot," consisting of a wide variety of microorganisms, that covers the sea near the coast in the Bostanci harbor in Istanbul, Turkey May 31, 2021. Picture taken with a drone May 31, 2021.

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.

 Cup of coffee

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.

 Bacteria which contain a "dormant" parasitic element (blue) are awakening and getting yellow in the presence of bacteria which do not contain the element (red).

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.

 The Air Care O2

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.

The Weizmann Institute of Science is seen in Rehovot, Israel.

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.

 Scanning electron micrograph of a single N. meningitidis cell (colorized in blue) with its dense meshwork of pili (colorized in yellow)

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.

 Bacteria.

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.

 An app by tech company DayTwo enables diabetes patient 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.

Bacteria as seen under a microscope

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.

A 3D rendering of BGU's newly developed 'electronic nose' in action.