Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a chewing gum that targets cancer-associated microbes in the mouth, including HPV and harmful bacteria linked to head and neck cancers. The gum contains plant-derived lectin and an antimicrobial peptide that dramatically reduce these microbes while sparing beneficial oral flora.

Source Article: nature.com/articles/s41598-026-39062-w

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