Bacteria
DNA confirms Yersinia pestis as cause of the first recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago
Using ancient DNA from eight teeth under Jerash's Roman hippodrome, scientists date the outbreak to mid-6th–early 7th century, finding nearly identical strains from a fast, deadly wave.
What is the bacteria that could lurk in salads you make that could shut down your body?
Experts recommend bidets over toilet paper, study shows ten times fewer bacteria
Scientists convert plastic waste into paracetamol using engineered E. coli
Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses
Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.
Study: Healthcare uniforms washed at home may spread superbugs
Healthcare workers washing uniforms at home may contribute to spread of hospital-acquired infections.
New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections
This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.
Experts warn: Replace your kitchen sponge weekly to avoid hidden germs
Researchers found 362 bacterial species in sponges, including potential pathogens.
How microtubules in Asgard archaea shaped evolution
In 2015, researchers examining deep-sea sediments near the underwater volcano Loki discovered gene fragments indicating a new and previously undiscovered form of microbes.
Which living things survive microwaves? A study finds 747 bacteria can
"The microwave is as dirty as your kitchen table, so don't forget to clean it," stated Manuel Porcar, one of the researchers.
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.
