By hacking bacterial languages, an interdisciplinary research team explores the potential for new treatments and a deeper ...

Disrupting the chemical messages that oral bacteria use to coordinate growth may help prevent disease by keeping plaque ...

Garlic rinses can fight oral bacteria as effectively as chlorhexidine mouthwash, offering a natural alternative with fewer ...

Depression could be linked to a lack of diversity in the bacteria in your mouth, according to new research. As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the ...

The human body contains numerous microbiomes – complex communities of bacteria that influence our health in ways we’re still discovering. While gut health has dominated recent scientific discussions, ...

It is clearer than ever that brushing and flossing your teeth may not only help prevent periodontal disease but may also protect against cancer,” Dr. Richard Hayes of NYU Grossman School of Medicine ...

Certain bacteria’s presence in the mouth may be an indicator for potential development of pancreatic cancer, the detection of which could allow for earlier and more precise treatment, according to a ...

Thanks to a novel tool that detects bacteria in saliva using SHERLOCK, the evolution of CRISPR, you may soon be able to leave the dentist after a checkup with more comprehensive information about the ...

Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics ...

A groundbreaking study examined 115 participants, with a particular focus on 55 individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers identified a clear relationship between the diversity ...

The mouth provides a hospitable environment for many microorganisms. It is warm, nutrient-rich, continuously bathed with saliva, and has a pH of between 6.75 and 7.25. Hence the oral cavity is home to ...

Whether you drink or not, alcohol has many effects on your health. One of those that's underappreciated has been revealed: It's the first comparison of bacteria found in the mouths of drinkers versus ...