UC Berkeley Researchers Find Gene Cluster Boosting Oral Bacteria Competition

Posted: September 9, 2025
UC Berkeley researchers have discovered a gene cluster that produces two lipopeptide molecules, strengthening biofilms on teeth. These molecules could help beneficial oral bacteria outcompete harmful strains, potentially leading to targeted cavity prevention strategies. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, sheds light on the genetic level of the oral microbiome and was supported by the National Institutes of Health. Understanding these molecules' activity may offer new approaches to oral health.

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