Scientists Create Gum That Kills 99.97% of Cancer-Causing Bacteria
Jun 2, 2026•Channel
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Published1 month ago
Duration1:57
Video IDqRfuFTpldAk
Languageen-GB
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views1.1M
Likes74.3K
Comments1.4K
Engagement Rate6.69%
Likes per 100 views6.57
Comments per 1K views1.25
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Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a chewing gum that targets cancer-associated microbes in the mouth, including HPV and harmful bacteria linked to head and neck cancers. The gum contains plant-derived lectin and an antimicrobial peptide that dramatically reduce these microbes while sparing beneficial oral flora.
Source Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-39062-w
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