Scientists have suspected a link between the bacteria, called Fusobacterium nucleatum, and colorectal cancer growth for almost a decade. The bacteria is usually only found in the mouth ...

Eliminating the bacteria early in the oral cavity is ... and expand its application to other conditions caused by ...

Specific bacteria, including Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and Fusobacterium nucleatum, were linked to both mental health problems and gum disease, indicating a potential connection ...

Research shows increases in F. nucleatum and S. anginosus bacteria with daily use of alcohol-based mouthwash for three months. These bacteria are associated with microbiome imbalances. Besides ...

One likely candidate is gum disease. A series of studies have identified periodontitis, a bacterial infection that eats away soft tissue and eventually bone around teeth, as a risk factor for OSCC.

Its lead preclinical programs target Clostridioides difficile for infectious disease and Fusobacterium nucleatum for colorectal ... diseases as well as bacteria implicated in the pathology of ...

A new study reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The ...

High sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with increased oral cavity cancer in women – regardless of smoking or ...

Among the primary species implicated in both adenomas and CRC are Bacteroides fragilis, Fusobacterium nucleatum, and Parvimonas micra. These pro-carcinogenic bacteria may produce various ...