Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce the levels of three microbes known to be associated with head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC), paving the way for more effective and affordable therapies. Their findings are published in Scientific Reports.
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This bioengineered chewing gum wipes out cancer-linked mouth microbes while sparing healthy bacteria
April 21, 2026
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