Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth bacteria graphic New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost ...

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A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus mutans. The compound, ...

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in ...

Recent Nottingham research reveals that your tooth enamel repair can be reversed using a specialized gel that works the ...

A major review of the teeth and oral cavities of children has revealed that the bacterium Selenomonas sputigena plays a significant role in tooth decay, working in partnership with species of ...

About seven years ago, Aaron Silverbook and his then-girlfriend, a biologist, were perusing old scientific literature online. “A romantic evening,” joked Silverbook. That night, he came across a study ...

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Brushing Hard Enough to Feel It The assumption is that pressure means clean. It doesn't. Aggressive brushing strips enamel, ...