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Hacking the Microbiome for Fun and Profit: Can Killing Just One Mouth Bacterium Stop Cavities? | Discover Magazine

Posted on 15 February 2012 by charlie

“A mouthwash that kills S. mutans and leaves the rest of the bacteria to take over S. mutans‘s real estate could spell the end of cavities. In a small cli...

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PLoS ONE: High Diversity of the Saliva Microbiome in Batwa Pygmies

Posted on 23 September 2011 by charlie

“In conclusion, the Batwa exhibit higher diversity in their saliva microbiome composition. A number of unique genera are found only in the Batwa, and the ...

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A Bacterium That Acts Like a Toothbrush – ScienceNOW

Posted on 05 April 2011 by charlie

“Researchers have identified a new ally in the war against tooth decay: an enzyme produced by a mouth bacterium that prevents plaque formation. The findin...