Persistent tooth infection may cause ear and head pain because of the connection between your teeth and the trigeminal nerve.

Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in our ...

Zhang, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in our mouths from ...

A tooth abscess is a surgical problem, not a pharmaceutical one, so we need to stop pretending a bottle of pills can solve a ...

Scientists are exploring how engineered bacteria could reduce cavities and make brushing less necessary by reshaping your ...

Scientists are uncovering how gene clusters in oral bacteria help form sticky biofilms, opening doors to cavity prevention ...

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

Using metagenomic screening — a technique for sequencing genetic material in samples that contain genomes from a mixture of ...