Tag: Martin Taubman

  • Nation & World

    Scorpion venom blocks bone loss

    Rats given kalitoxin, from scorpion venom, enjoyed 84 percent less jawbone loss than those that didn’t get the injections. “We are very excited because this is the first demonstration that…

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  • Nation & World

    Discovering what lives in your mouth

    Your mouth is a great place for micropests to dwell. Glistening white plateaus, dark crevices, and slimy surfaces boast steamy temperatures of 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The microbes bathe in a…

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  • Nation & World

    Will vaccine defense help polish off tooth decay?

    The key to preventing cavities in teeth lies in controlling an acid-secreting bacterium known as Streptococcus mutans that lives in the mouth. Researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine…

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