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Israeli contracts rare illness in Africa

An Israeli who works in Nigeria was found to have contracted Melioidosis, which is caused by bacteria found in polluted dirt and water.

Israeli contracts rare illness in Africa

Woman diagnosed with listeriosis upon giving birth

New mother has bacterial disease dangerous to pregnant woman and newborns. Infection may have come from burger restaurant.

Woman diagnosed with listeriosis upon giving birth

This is how diverse microbial communities remain stable

New Bar-Ilan University study calculates connectivity level in ecosystems of bacterial communities, provides first evidence of old theory.

This is how diverse microbial communities remain stable

Abbott Nutrition recalls baby formula products

Abbott Nutrition has recalled two baby formula products after virulent pathogens were discovered.

Abbott Nutrition recalls baby formula products

Toddler dies after bacterial outbreak in Cypriot Chabad

Multiple children ill from suspected meningococcal bacterial infection in Limassol daycare. 2-year-old to be flown to Israel for treatment.

Toddler dies after bacterial outbreak in Cypriot Chabad

'Fool's errand':

Israeli physician responds to viral face mask video

'No great science shows masks prevent spread or infection. In many countries, masks were worn religiously and COVID spikes happened anyway.'

Israeli physician responds to viral face mask video

Toddler's death caused by rare, deadly bacteria

1-year-old who passed away of Icholov hospital had extremely rare Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.bacteria, which has a morality rate of 75%.

Toddler's death caused by rare, deadly bacteria

New study proves intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant women

Bar-Ilan researchers discover that bacteria 'sense' pregnancy and the need to assist babies in breaking down the sugar in mother's milk.

New study proves intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant women

Israelis fight antibiotic resistant bacteria

What happens when bacteria evolves to the point where antibiotics are no longer effective? One Israeli company is working hard to stop that.

Israelis fight antibiotic resistant bacteria

‘Smart’ bacteria remodel their genes to infect our intestines

Hebrew University researchers describe how infectious bacteria sense they’re attached to intestinal cells and remodel gene expression.

‘Smart’ bacteria remodel their genes to infect our intestines

This Jewish woman's research may save millions of lives

Is this shomer-Shabbat 'inventor scientist' about to discover a cure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

This Jewish woman's research may save millions of lives

2 infants diagnosed with drug-resistant bacteria

2 preemies at Tel Aviv hospital infected with deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but are not in danger as they are only carriers.

2 infants diagnosed with drug-resistant bacteria

Research: Nearly all fresh chicken in Israel is contaminated

Egg and Poultry Board finds 93% of flocks infected with dangerous bacteria, risk is high as over 90% of chicken sold in Israel is fresh.

Research: Nearly all fresh chicken in Israel is contaminated

Is a Jerusalem Sewer Bacteria the Cure for Super-Diseases?

Hebrew University releases ground-breaking research on microscopic 'professional killer' of mutating drug-resistant bacteria.

Is a Jerusalem Sewer Bacteria the Cure for Super-Diseases?

Israeli Doctor Discovers New Bacteria

34-year-old doctor of microbiology stumbles upon a new strain of bacteria during clinical testing.

Israeli Doctor Discovers New Bacteria

Health Ministry Warns Hospitals on New SARS-type Virus

The Health Ministry has issued a warning about a potentially new lethal SARS-type virus in Israel.

Health Ministry Warns Hospitals on New SARS-type Virus

Israeli Scientist Develops Kit to Identify Deadly Bacteria

A 92-year-old scientist from Hebrew University has invented a kit that enables the immediate detection of drug-resistant bacteria.

Israeli Scientist Develops Kit to Identify Deadly Bacteria

TAU Microbiologists Engineer 'Superbug' Cleaner for Hospitals

Tel Aviv University scientists create a liquid solution to help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria and keep patients safe in hospitals.

TAU Microbiologists Engineer 'Superbug' Cleaner for Hospitals

Israeli Researchers Discover Fungi-Bacteria Partners

Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered a mutually beneficial relationship between fungi and bacteria that allows both to spread.

Israeli Researchers Discover Fungi-Bacteria Partners