New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis to treat gum disease

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New research offers a way to target the primary gum disease bacterium, Porphyromonas gingivalis, without harming beneficial microbes. Scientists discovered P. gingivalis has an internal "genetic brake" that controls its aggression. Locking this brake could silence the pathogen, leaving healthy bacteria untouched. This breakthrough could lead to more precise gum disease treatments, potentially reducing systemic inflammation linked to heart disease and diabetes.


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