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Cornell researchers found that genetic variation in AMY1, a starch-digesting gene, alters oral bacteria composition, ...

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It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that—depending on your genetic ...

As she considers the timeless nature versus nurture debate, our columnist reflects on pieces of her personality that ...

Uncover the health challenges faced by Vikings. CT scans show widespread dental and joint issues impacting their quality of ...

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With no antibiotics or modern dentistry, persistent ear and tooth infections were the norm for Viking-era residents of modern day Sweden.

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Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which a key bacterium in periodontitis evades the immune system. The study ...