A research team at the Korea University College of Medicine has uncovered a genetic mechanism responsible for delayed tooth development and impaired mineralization. The team, led by Professor Hae-chul ...

One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think - right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against dental caries. An interesting human trial by researchers from Aarhus ...

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The researchers from the HiLIFE Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki compared two central bearded dragon lizards (Pogona vitticeps): a normal one and a mutant with no body scales. They ...

Scientists have found that arginine, a natural amino acid present in human saliva, is able to reduce the aggressiveness of plaque and prevent the development of caries in the early stages. This was ...