Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to ...

Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help scientists ...

The oral microbiome is being linked to everything from metabolic disease to Alzheimer’s. This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in ...

If you needed more motivation to brush your teeth regularly, this could do the trick. Scientists have discovered that cavity-causing bacteria and fungi in saliva can team up to form “superorganisms” ...

* Discovery of gene cluster enabling biofilm formation in oral bacteria * Potential to engineer good bacteria to outcompete cavity-causing microbes * Goal to //replace brushing and flossing with a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Life in the Stone Age was pretty tough for our ancestors. There were ...

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