Exploring the Evolution of the Cariogenic Oral Pathobiont <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Using Ancient DNA
Year: 2025
Type: article
Topic: Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
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Department of Prehistory and Archaeology, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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raw_author_name: Stuart Bedford
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raw_author_name: Geoffrey Clark
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