New Bacterial Species Found In Human Mouth

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 21:21 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria in the mouth. The finding could help scientists to understand tooth decay and gum disease and may lead to better treatments, according to research published in the August issue of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.

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