Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria

> It is possible to genetically engineer Streptococcus mutans, the dominant human mouth bacteria, to produce ethanol instead of cavity-causing lactic acid

I hope it's in such small quantities that it wouldn't cause any alcoholic effects?

Nonetheless, such a simple website with short and concise copy. Wasn't expecting that for a biotech startup. Hope it works, cavities suck!

Re: Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria

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Post by isitmadeofglass » Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 5:03 PM UTC

mytailorisrich wrote: post #2

Great except for the ethanol thing...

Probably not going to generate more ethanol than you already get in your morning cup of orange juice

Re: Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria

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Post by apsec112 » Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 5:04 PM UTC

mytailorisrich wrote: post #2

Great except for the ethanol thing...

The amounts produced are tiny. See the safety FAQ here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mDJCTO2QySmQOZQcajYReDCA...

Re: Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria

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Post by apsec112 » Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 5:04 PM UTC

WD-42 wrote: post #3

So are you just drunk all the time instead?

The amounts produced are tiny. See the safety FAQ here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mDJCTO2QySmQOZQcajYReDCA...

Re: Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria

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Post by teddyh » Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 5:04 PM UTC

> stuck in patent hell […] for decades

Patents only last for 20 years.