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Research notes, oral health guidance, and updates from the Unique Biosciences team.
What Is the Oral Microbiome? A Simple Guide to the Microorganisms in Your Mouth
Explore the diverse community of microorganisms in your mouth and understand how oral microbiome research is advancing our knowledge of oral health. Your mouth is home to one of the...
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Beyond Probiotics: The Microbiome Trio Explained
Understanding probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics—and how each contributes a different piece to the microbiome puzzle. The terms probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics are...
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From a Single Test to a Bigger Picture: Tracking Oral Health Over Time
How repeat testing can provide a longitudinal view of changes in selected oral microbial targets. A single laboratory test provides information about...
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From Your Home to the Lab: Understanding At-Home Saliva Testing
A simple look at how saliva is collected, analyzed, and transformed into quantitative molecular information about selected oral microorganisms. At-home testing is...
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Beyond the Dental Exam: What Microbial Information Can Add
How quantitative microbial information from saliva can provide another perspective to consider alongside clinical findings. A dental examination provides important clinical information....
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qPCR Explained: How Scientists Detect and Measure Specific Bacteria
If you have heard the term qPCR, you may wonder what it actually means. qPCR stands for quantitative polymerase chain reaction. It...
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Why Saliva Is Emerging as a Powerful Sample for Molecular Diagnostics
Saliva is much more than a fluid that helps us chew and swallow. It contains proteins, nucleic acids, metabolites, microorganisms, and other...
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What Are Periodontal Pathogens, and Why Do They Matter?
The mouth contains hundreds of microbial species, most of which are normal components of the oral ecosystem. However, certain microorganisms have been...
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Your Mouth Has Its Own Microbiome: What’s Really Living There?
Your Mouth Has Its Own Microbiome: What’s Really Living There? Discover the fascinating community of bacteria and other microorganisms that live...
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