Scientists Discover Massive DNA “Inocles” Living in the Human Mouth

Scientists Discover Massive DNA “Inocles” Living in the Human Mouth

Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called Inocles, which may influence oral health, immunity, and cancer risk. Researchers at the University of Tokyo and collaborators have uncovered a surprising discovery within the human mouth: Inocles, massive DNA elements that until now had gone unnoticed. These structures appear [...]

Giant Loops of DNA Discovered in Our Mouths Could Shield Us From Cancer

Giant loops of DNA carried by bacteria in our mouth may have a beneficial impact on our oral health and our immune systems, potentially reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Giant Loops of DNA Discovered in Our Mouths Could Shield Us From Cancer : ScienceAlert – Monkey Viral

Giant loops of DNA carried by bacteria in our mouth may have a beneficial impact on our oral health and our immune systems, potentially reducing the risk of certain cancers. Named ‘Inocles’, the recently discovered rings of nucleic acid appear to be a large type of plasmid; genetic elements found outside of the main DNA […]