Researchers have found in a new study that organic refined, organic virgin, and extra virgin coconut oils, along with ...

Scientists have uncovered a connection between oral health and brain health. New research suggests that a common ...

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 ...

In Parkinson’s disease (PD), certain dopamine-producing neurons in the brain die off, and aggregates of a molecule called α-synuclein form. Patients experience gradual and debilitating movement ...

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, ...