Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having anti quorum sensing activity, anti-inflammatory activity or both, compositions comprising same, and methods of using same, such for treating a subject afflicted with a disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pesticide composition comprising at least two proteins selected from the group consisting of: CrylIa10, Cry2Abl, Cry9Eal, and the amino-acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 6. Further provided are the nucleic acid construct comprising a nucleic-acid sequence encoding CrylIa10, Cry2Abl, Cry9Eal, and the amino-acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 6, and a method of controlling a pest, comprising contacting the pest with an effective amount of the pesticide composition disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device including at least a section 1, a section 2, a section 3 and a section 4 wherein section 2 is coupled to section 1, section 3 is coupled to section 2 and comprises a surface functionalized with an analyte or equivalent thereof, section 4 is coupled to section 3, and section 1, section 2, section 3 and section 4 are arranged along a horizontal axis and in fluid communication allowing lateral flow from section 1 throughout all sections to section 4. Disclosed are also a kit and method for determining and quantifying the presence of an analyte in a sample.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting biofilm formation by bacteria on a surface or disrupting existing biofilm on a surface, comprising contacting said surface or existing biofilm with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-(indolin-2-yl)-1H-ind, di(1H-indol-3-yl)methane and 1,1?-biindole, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising a Tryptophol derivative and a 4-Ethyl-Phenol derivative, and at least one acceptable carrier. Further provided are methods for reducing the formation of load of organic-based contaminant.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting biofilm formation by bacteria on a surface or disrupting existing biofilm on a surface, including contacting the surface or existing biofilm with 2-(indolin-2-yl)-1H-ind, di(1H-indol-3-yl)methane and 1,1?-biindole, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting biofilm formation by bacteria on a surface or disrupting existing biofilm on a surface, including contacting the surface or existing biofilm with 2-(indolin-2-yl)-1H-ind, di(1H-indol-3-yl)methane and 1,1?-biindole, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for isolating and culturing a previously unculturable microorganism, which comprises: (i) collecting a sample from an environmental source; (ii) counting/estimating the number of microorganisms in the sample; (iii) diluting the sample in an appropriate medium; (iv) adding a gelating agent such as to entrap one or more microorganisms within a sphere of the gelating agent; (v) coating the spheres containing the entrapped microorganism(s) with a natural or synthetic polymer to form a polymeric membrane; (vi) incubating the coated spheres in the original environment for an appropriate time; (vii) cutting the spheres and scanning for microorganisms colonies; and (viii) isolating the microorganisms, and repeating steps (iii) to (vii) until a pure clone of said previously unculturable microorganism is obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for isolating and culturing a previously unculturable microorganism, which comprises: (i) collecting a sample from an environmental source; (ii) counting/estimating the number of microorganisms in the sample; (iii) diluting the sample in an appropriate medium; (iv) adding a gelating agent such as to entrap one or more microorganisms within a sphere of the gelating agent; (v) coating the spheres containing the entrapped microorganism(s) with a natural or synthetic polymer to form a polymeric membrane; (vi) incubating the coated spheres in the original environment for an appropriate time; (vii) cutting the spheres and scanning for microorganisms colonies; and (viii) isolating the microorganisms, and repeating steps (iii) to (vii) until a pure clone of said previously unculturable microorganism is obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for isolating and culturing a previously unculturable microorganism, which comprises: (i) collecting a sample from an environmental source; (ii) counting/estimating the number of microorganisms in the sample; (iii) diluting the sample in an appropriate medium; (iv) adding a gelating agent such as to entrap one or more microorganisms within a sphere of the gelating agent; (v) coating the spheres containing the entrapped microorganism(s) with a natural or synthetic polymer to form a polymeric membrane; (vi) incubating the coated spheres in the original environment for an appropriate time; (vii) cutting the spheres and scanning for microorganisms colonies; and (viii) isolating the microorganisms, and repeating steps (iii) to (vii) until a pure clone of said previously unculturable microorganism is obtained.