DNA

Dentists Encouraged to Address the Long-Term Risks of Vaping

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have totaled 805 possible cases of lung illnesses...

Study Totals Number of Genes in Human Oral and Gut Microbiomes

There may be more genes in the collective human microbiome than stars in the...

Primary Teeth Reveal New Human Ancestor

Two primary teeth buried deep in a remote archaeological site in northeastern Siberia have...

Traits Connected With Better Outcomes in HPV-Linked Head and Neck Cancer Identified

Using a new blood test that’s in development, researchers at the University of North...

Salivary Microbiomes Differ Between Caries-Active Boys and Girls

Dental caries represents one of the most common chronic diseases found in young children,...

Gingivitis Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease

Gingivitis plays a decisive role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers...

10,000-Year-Old Chewing Gum Reveals Early Scandinavian DNA

The first human beings who settled in Scandinavia more than 10,000 years ago left...

Researchers Uncover 100 Genes Tied to Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft lip and palate (CL/P) is the second most common birth defect in the...

Biomarkers Distinguish Oral Cancer from Healthy Tissue

Researchers from the University of Otago and the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) have discovered...

Researchers Uncover Genetic Roots of Mouth Ulcers

By looking at different populations in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia, an...