New Research Reveals Brown Widow Spiders in Israel Carry Unique Bacteria
Brown widow spiders, scientifically known as *Latrodectus geometricus*, are swarming Israel. Recent research reveals that 86% of these spiders carry a strain of Rhabdochlamydia, a bacterium related to Chlamydia. However, it’s important to note that bites from these spiders do not transmit Chlamydia. In a study comparing microbial communities, Dr. Monica Mauri and her team […]