An electron microscope image showing clumps of Streptococcus mutans, strains of which are the dominant cavity-causing bacteria in humans. The bacteria form clumps after producing and secreting a ...

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” ...

See the chemical reaction of vinegar and bicarbonate and how it affects bacteria under the microscope. After waiting years to pack up her late daughter's room, an unexpected gift emerged ...

Researchers found that the bacteria and fungi responsible for a severe form of childhood tooth decay together form 'superorganisms' with unexpected properties. The cross-kingdom groupings were more ...

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Most of us would rather not think about the cavity-causing microbes infesting our mouths. They coat our teeth, eat the same sugars we do and excrete acids that carve holes in our enamel. And the ...

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 ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

That friend who brags about never getting cavities despite terrible brushing habits isn’t just lucky, they’re walking around with a genetic advantage that makes their mouth a hostile environment for ...

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 ...

Type 2 diabetes has long been linked to heart disease, nerve damage, and vision loss. Now scientists say it also changes what happens inside your mouth. New research from the University of Osaka shows ...