Researchers have found an indication of depression in a slightly unexpected place – the microbiome inside our mouths. The finding opens a new route of inquiry that could lead to novel antidepressant ...

Stanford University researchers have discovered virus-like ‘lifeforms’ that exist inside human mouths and guts. Smaller than a virus and not considered standard life, the genetic material can still ...

Jul. 3, 2025 -- How does oral health affect your entire body? What is the oral microbiome, and how can oral bacteria trigger inflammation beyond your mouth? In this episode, we spoke to Nammy Patel, ...

The human body has always been crowded with microscopic passengers, from bacteria to viruses and fungi. Over the past two years, however, researchers have started to realize that this familiar cast ...

Specific combinations of microbes living in our mouths have been associated with one of the deadliest cancers in humans, suggesting good oral hygiene could do more than just save our teeth. "It is ...

We all know that injuries which occur inside the mouth heal much quicker than those on the outside of the body. Scientists have a new understanding of why this is the case, and believe that their ...