Jan. 30, 2025 — Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research ...
The microbial ecosystems in our mouths may impact cognitive function as we age, with pathogenic bacteria linked to cognitive decline. Researchers found that beneficial bacteria, such as Neisseria, are ...
Facial muscle anatomy reveals why targeted exercises through gum chewing prove ineffective for aesthetic enhancement. The masseter muscle’s development responds primarily to genetic factors and ...
Recalcitrant infections are often caused by dormant bacteria, including persisters and viable but nonculturable cells. Here, the authors explore how composition and structure of protein ...
Here we investigated whether and how antibiotics promote inflammation via the translocation of live native gut commensal bacteria. Design Oral antibiotics were given to wildtype and induced mutant ...
Both the tongue and the crevices between teeth are areas that harbor bacteria that cause tooth decay, gum disease or bad breath, Clark notes. In between brushing, rinsing the mouth with water ...
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