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Head and Neck Cancer Cells Highjack Nearby Tissue to Promote Further Spread

Up to half of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma will experience tumor recurrence or new tumors, which often spread and.

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Researchers Map the Genes That Produce Facial Features

An international team of researchers has connected specific genetic regions that influence facial features. This means they can see the signals of normal.

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D’Souza Named NIDCR Director

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have named Rena N. D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, director of its National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial.

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Aa Gets Along Better With Bacteria That Doesn’t Live in the Mouth

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) fares better overall when it’s paired with bacteria and other microbes that live anywhere but the mouth, including some commonly.

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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 observable universe, and at least half of these genes.

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Genes Connected to Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

Though tooth decay and periodontitis are among the most common diseases in the world, little is known about the role of genetics in.

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Researchers Discover Signaling Pathway in Biofilm Formation

After studying how oral bacteria adhere to and develop biofilms in the oral cavity, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered a.

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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 world, reports the Perelman School of Medicine at the.

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Genetics Has Little Impact on Oral Health

Genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, though children with overweight mothers are more likely to have cavities, according to researchers.

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Developmental Defects Linked to Genes in Canine Enamel

Like human beings, dogs can suffer from enamel development hereditary disorders that greatly impact their dental health and wellbeing. According to researchers at.

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