Research Articles
The Bacterial Enzyme Behind Tooth Decay: How Targeting Alanine Racemase Could Revolutionize Cavity Prevention
Discover how targeting alanine racemase, a bacterial enzyme essential for Streptococcus mutans, could revolutionize dental caries prevention through precision antimicrobial strategies.
Bacterial Messengers & Tooth Decay: The Scientific Debate Over a Key Cavity Pathway
Exploring the scientific controversy surrounding c-di-AMP signaling and its effects on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation and dental caries development.
The Sweet Tooth Gene: Why Your DNA Might Be Filling Your Cavities
Discover how your AMY1 gene copy number affects your risk of dental caries and the fascinating evolutionary trade-off behind this genetic link.