Lead researcher F. Cheni will hold an oral presentation on a research study titled "Biodegradable Tooth-binding Micelles Inhibit Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) Biofilm Growth" during the 89th ...

In recent years, the adherence of microorganisms to surfaces or coatings has created major health risks to humans. Among these, microbial attachment and growth on surgical suture lines accounts for ...

Gahnberg et al.; 1983 Oral S. mutans specific IgA; Recovery of S. mutans Cole et al.; 1984 Oral Antibody response; Recovery of S. mutans Gregory et al.; 1987 Oral S. mutans specific IgA; Recovery of S ...

Got cavities? Blame Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium found in the mouth that produces acids strong enough to dissolve tooth enamel, allowing the microbe to bore into teeth and cause decay. Now, ...

Salivary mucins, key components of mucus, actively protect the teeth from the cariogenic bacterium, Streptococcus mutans, according to research. The research suggests that bolstering native defenses ...

Researchers have made a novel discovery connecting highly variant types of the caries bacterium Streptococcus mutans and their adhesive function to children with rampant caries and increased risk of ...

Researchers explore the pathogenic role of a surface protein expressed on Streptococcus mutans—a caries-causing pathogen—in IgA nephropathy The kidneys act as a filtering system in the human body that ...

There are many microbes that live in the human mouth, and while some are harmless, others like Streptococcus mutans are a major cause of tooth decay. It's thought that infants easily acquire these ...

What's the News: The bacterial hordes that call your mouth home---and yes, even if you brush rigorously, you've got 'em---are generally a pretty benign bunch. Mostly they just mooch around, snagging ...