microorganisms

Ruhl Elected Fellow of the AAAS

Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for...

Diaz Named Director of UB Microbiome Center

Patricia Diaz, DDS, PhD, Professor of Empire Innovation at the University at Buffalo (UB)...

Bacteria on the Tongue May Indicate Heart Failure

Microorganisms on the tongue could help diagnose heart failure, according to researchers at the...

CDC Infection Control Guidelines Catch Up With Need to Address Aerosols

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its Interim Infection Prevention and...

Poor Dental Health Associated With Dementia

A history of chronic dental health issues increases the odds of dementia, according to...

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...

Researchers to Investigate Role of Lipids in Periodontitis

Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine have received a $1.5...

Commensal Microbiota Enhance Bone Activity

The presence of commensal microbiota—benign microorganisms that reside in the body—enhances the activity of...

Commensal Flora Aid Periodontal Immunity

The presence of unharmful microorganisms known as commensal flora in the mouth may be...

Nanoparticles Break Up Plaque and Prevent Tooth Decay

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have used nanoparticles approved...