Category Archives: Research News

Scientists have identified many types of bacteria in the mouth, but many problems remain in understanding how they work with one another. One of the problems is that microbes assemble themselves into densely packed multi-species biofilms. Their density and complexity pose acute difficulties for visualizing individual cells and analyzing their interactions at single-cell level. ADA…

Media Contact: Jill Sirko, [email protected]  Cambridge, Mass., September 30, 2024 – The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) has been awarded a $6.2 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Funded under the highly competitive RM1 mechanism, this five-year award will support a groundbreaking project to develop next-generation smart materials for dental fillings…

New study from ADA Forsyth uncovers the genetic makeup of oral stem cells, showing specific differences in two populations of stem cells that could potentially lead to more targeted regenerative therapies.

Researchers at the Forsyth Institute have discovered an important mechanism that may have profound implications for how we prevent colorectal cancer. Oddly enough, their discovery began in the mouth. 
Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer, killing over 52,000 people a year.

Weekend warriors, rejoice! New research from the Forsyth Institute suggests new avenues for tissue regeneration, bringing potential relief to millions worldwide.