Long-read sequencing uncovers massive DNA elements shaping human oral microbiome
Lucian Nemoiu
The University of Tokyo Sep 10 2025 Researchers including those at the University of Tokyo have made a surprising discovery hiding in people's mouths: Inocles, giant DNA elements that had previously escaped detection. These appear to play a central role in helping bacteria adapt to the constantly changing environment of the mouth. The findings provide fresh insight into how oral bacteria colonize and persist in humans, with potential implications for health, disease and microbiome research. You
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