Cause of Colorectal Cancer May Stem From Mouth Bacteria
There may be a newly discovered cause of colorectal cancer. Two new studies indicate that a type of gut bacteria located in the.
Science and Medicine
Sticky Questions About Role of Alzheimer’s Gene
“About 60 percent of the patients we see in the Alzheimer’s clinics have at least one copy of APOE 4,” Scientists’ picture of.
- May 13, 2013
- 3 minutes read
Science and Medicine
Altering Eye Cells May One Day Restore Vision
“We think it may be significantly easier to preserve vision by modifying existing cells in the eye than it would be to introduce.
- January 28, 2013
- 3 minutes read
Today's Dental News
Salivary Gland Gene Therapy Study Yields Positive Results
Gene therapy may be safely used to study human salivary glands, according to a new study. Scientists at the National Institute of Dental.
- November 6, 2012
- 1 minute read
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New Gene Test Can Detect Mouth Cancer
A new gene test may end up saving many lives. The new test can detect precancerous cells in patients with benign-looking mouth lesions..
- October 9, 2012
- 1 minute read
Science and Medicine
Can Our Genes Be Making Us Fat?
While researchers recognize that the cause of obesity is multifaceted, they continue to examine the role of these genotypes in weight management. While.
- March 26, 2012
- 2 minutes read
Today's Dental News
Poor Oral Health Could be Passed on by Parents
Mothers with poor oral health will have children with poor oral health, according to a 27-year study in New Zealand. The study began.
- July 12, 2011
- Less than a minute
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Newly Discovered Condition Adversely Impacts Teeth
A new, recessively inherited syndrome features extra teeth and delayed tooth eruption, among other problems like craniosynostosis and maxillary hyperplasia. A causative mutation.
- July 7, 2011
- Less than a minute
Today's Dental News
Combination of Genes May Impact Success of Implants
The condition of the tissue in the area around a dental implant affects the possible success or failure of the implant. The risk.
- July 1, 2011
- 1 minute read
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Vitamin D May Prevent Bacterial Infections
New research dictates that vitamin D may protect gums from the types of bacterial infections that can develop into gingivitis and periodontitis. To.
- June 20, 2011
- 1 minute read
