Home to over 500 different bacteria, the human mouth turns out to be one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, with a very special type of microorganism that makes up dental plaque.

The human body contains numerous microbiomes ... often considered a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. The bacterial signature After analyzing mouth rinse samples from all participants ...

The microbes that inhabit the human mouth have a lot to say about one's general health. That's part of the motivation behind a massive new push to catalog these oral bacteria. Trisha Gura finds ...

According to scientists, fusobacterium is a type of bacteria commonly found in the human mouth and gut. It is usually ...

A new study has identified a strong link between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealing 11 bacterial ...

Just like your gut and reproductive organs, your mouth has its very own microbiome that plays a role in your health and wellness. Now, new research suggests that certain bacteria in your mouth ...

A new study links poor oral health and specific oral microbes to chronic pain conditions like migraines and fibromyalgia in ...

Given the widespread expression of the gene in bacteria, the researchers turned their attention towards the human microbiome. They examined the gut bacterial genomes of 1,801 healthy adults and found ...

C. matruchotii is one of the most common bacteria living in human dental plaque. Credit: Scott Chimileski, MBL. See Chimileski et al (2024), PNAS.