Science
The Gum Disease Bacterium That May Fuel Breast Cancer
A common mouth microbe can travel to breast tissue, damage DNA, and accelerate tumor growth, especially in people with BRCA1 mutations.
Casey Cooper·
Microbiome
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Auto-Brewery Syndrome: The People Who Get Drunk Without Drinking
A rare condition turns food into alcohol inside the body. Scientists have finally identified the microbes responsible.
Casey Cooper·
Science
How Bacteria in Your Mouth Might Be Affecting Your Brain
New research reveals that a common cavity-causing bacterium may travel from your mouth to your gut, producing compounds that damage the neurons involved in Parkinson's disease.
Casey Cooper·