2022年5月26日 · The ability to self-assemble into complex and site-specific biofilms on the soft and hard tissues of the mouth plays a central role in oral microbiota–host interactions in health (see the figure).

4 小时之前 · The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.

2024年5月8日 · For four decades, NIDCR-supported scientists have been working to decipher the relationships between the mouth and the rest of the body. What they’re finding may bring new insights into the interconnectedness of various systems in the body, as well as better treatments for both oral and systemic diseases. What’s the Connection?

2005年3月25日 · By comparing healthy mouths to unhealthy ones, researchers are now rooting out the problematic microorganisms, which include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even archaea. In addition, efforts to sequence the genes, if not the whole genomes, of oral microbes are helping identify the villains in the mouth and how they trigger disease.

1 天前 · Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it ...

Scientists have long known that poor oral health is associated with a number of systemic conditions, from diabetes to heart and kidney disease. But the mechanisms behind those associations were...

In this video, produced by Scientific American Custom Media for Crest and Oral-B, we explore the connection between oral and whole body health, along with preventive measures that can …

2023年11月16日 · NIH research on oral health is working to understand and manipulate the body’s innate ability to repair and regenerate damaged or diseased tissues. These approaches will guide prevention and treatment of health problems not only in teeth and in the mouth, but also in other organs and tissues.

2021年10月27日 · Studies of the oral microbiome of our human ancestors reveal clues as to what makes us human. And the ability of mouth tissue to repair itself quickly might offer lessons that can be applied to...

2024年11月5日 · A healthy oral microbiome, a community of microorganisms live in the mouth, plays an important role in aiding in the digestion of food, immune system support and protecting against invading pathogens, while an unhealthy oral microbiome has been linked to a variety of diseases in humans.