Chilean scientists discover molecule that kills bacteria that cause cavities
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Re: Chilean scientists discover molecule that kills bacteria that cause cavities
#2Original in spanish http://www.df.cl/cientificos-chilenos-patentan-molecula-que-...
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#3This sounds too good to be true. But if it's true I'll submit to the trials ;p
Does anyone have more details and could comment on the validity?
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#4There's a mouthwash that aims to do the same thing, and is conducting clinical trials in the US.
The link I found says that they were starting in March, but I can't seem to find anything about the results or if they actually started the expanded trials.
http://www.dentistry.ucla.edu/news/new-mouthwash-targeting-h...
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#5So we're gonna add this to our drinking water now?
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#6I've heard such things promised for years, but somehow they never arrive. Not sure if they are being blocked by the industry (curing diseases is bad business), or if there are other issues. But I am not holding my breath.
Re: Chilean scientists discover molecule that kills bacteria that cause cavities
#7If everybody starts using this molecule, isn't the bacterium going to adapt, like with antibiotics?
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#8Interesting given I read this recently http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18686179
Which outlines how seaweed contains a enzyme which kills this very bacteria.
Now unless he is Apple, he may find it hard to get a patent Worldwide on this as toothpastes with seaweed in already exist. Seaweed contains this magic molecule so in many ways he is trying to patent what is already in use! :(.
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#9Random observation -- my family seems to have a gene that makes us basically immune from cavities. My father has, to my knowledge, never had a cavity, despite being born in the 1930's, when health care, hygiene and regular dentist check-ups were not what they are today.
I've gone months without brushing my teeth. Been to the dentist twice in the last 10 years - no cavities. (Of course, starting in college I realized I should probably brush in the mornings for breath reasons...)
I've often wondered if some clever bio hacker could figure out what protein my genes are telling me to include in my saliva and reverse engineer it. Perhaps these guys did something similar.
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#10Reminds me of the "replacement therapy" with GMO bacteria I read about several years ago:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caries_vaccine#Attempts_using_R...