Study finds that analyzing the oral microbiome may detect signals associated with gastrointestinal cancers, potentially enabling less invasive screening. ...

npj Biofilms and Microbiomes - N-acyl homoserine lactone signaling modulates bacterial community associated with human dental plaque

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The Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education is pleased to announce the three projects receiving this year’s funding.   The Eklund Foundation supports dentistry related research proj...

Ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis of archaeological dental calculus has provided a wealth of insights into ancient health, demography and lifestyles. However, the workflow for ancient metagenomics is still...

The microbes in your mouth might influence your mood. Scientists say oral diversity could be key to understanding depression.