Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

The saliva (or spit) in your mouth helps protect your teeth from damage brought on by bacteria and plaque. Dry mouth increases the risk of white spot formation (alongside other issues). People who ...

FLEMING 1 noted that the growth of B. coli and a number of other bacteria belonging to the colityphoid group was not inhibited by penicillin. This observation has been confirmed. Further work has ...

Infrequent exposure In bacteria, CRISPR serves as a memory immune response. When bacteria encounter viral DNA, they can incorporate part of the sequence into their own DNA. Then, if the virus is ...

BALTIMORE -- Water quality tests found elevated levels of legionella bacteria have been detected at three Baltimore City courthouses, according to the Baltimore City Mayor's Office. The city said ...

The bacteria is not transmitted between humans. Infectious diseases expert Mehrab Hossain said the bacteria was found in possums before it was picked up by mosquitoes, which then transferred it to ...

Teeth-whitening treatments are relatively new to my own routine, and I’ve noticed that with consistent use, they help me keep that just-left-the-dentist-clean look (especially a month or two ...

Researchers from Aarhus University (AU) have developed a new technology that uses microorganisms to convert the CO 2 in flue gas directly for new purposes—for example fuels or substances for the ...

But after picking them up, it became clear they were something much rarer: giant fossil teeth. The homeowner—who, according to the Associated Press, wishes to remain anonymous—alerted the ...

"Mirror bacteria" being developed in labs could be a looming risk to the health of humanity, scientists have warned. These hypothetical organisms get their name from how their molecules would face ...

Stool cultures revealed that all three were infected with Shigella sonnei, a strain of Shigella bacteria that is resistant to five of the antibiotic classes most commonly prescribed for such ...

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