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Study to Explore Link Between HIV and Tooth Decay

Vincent Richards, PhD, MSc, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Clemson University, has...

Fox Genes Influence Facial Development

As the face develops, stem cells have the potential to become cartilage, bones, or...

Research Pinpoints Genes Behind Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate

An international study implicates variants in four genes as a primary cause of non-syndromic...

USC Identifies Genes Behind Jaw Development

Two related genes, Nr2f2 and Nr2f5, pattern the jaw of zebrafish by regulating the...

Lifestyles and Genetics, Not Materials, Lead to Filling Failures

People who drink alcohol and men who smoke are more likely to experience failed...

NIDCR Seeks Input into Research Topics

As part of its budget planning process for the 2019 fiscal year, the National...

E-Cigarettes May Be More Harmful to the Microbiota Than Traditional Tobacco

While marketers promote e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to tobacco products, research from Ohio...

Human Teeth Share Genes With the Pufferfish

Human teeth evolved from the same genes that can be found in the beaked...

Researchers Identify Gene in Cleft Lip and Palate Development

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have found that 3 siblings born...

Strawberries May Positively Influence Oral Cancer Risks

Strawberries are delicious and full of vitamin C. But they also may have a...