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Evidence from autopsies and surgical patients suggested that oral bacteria can infiltrate hardened arteries and trigger immune responses tied to heart attacks.

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How Environmental Noise Harms the Cardiovascular System

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Newly Found Alzheimer’s Plaque Type Linked to Early-Onset Disease

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Caution Urged for Comparing Ancient and Modern Humans’ Oral Microbes

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From Data to Discovery: Omics in Therapeutic Innovation

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Exploring Organoids for Disease Modeling Research

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