Gum made from a plant protein may be a real blow to SARS-CoV-2. Chewing the gum traps the virus, cutting the viral load in saliva, possibly curbing transmission, according to a study recently ...

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania may have discovered another possible method for reducing the spread of COVID-19: chewing gum. The experimental gum contains a plant-grown protein capable ...

Microbial pathogens including bacteria and fungi cause oral diseases that affect millions of individuals worldwide, every year. Researchers stated that microbes can colonize on tooth surfaces forming ...

A chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially tamping down transmission, according to a new study. “SARS-CoV ...

The study, which was published in the journal Molecular Therapy, is being led by Henry Daniell at Penn’s School of Dental Medicine along with scientists at the Perelman School of Medicine, the School ...

New research jointly conducted by Penn's School of Dental Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine has found that chewing gum has the ability to prevent contagious diseases. The study, led by W.D.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's interconnected world, viral diseases contribute to significant global health challenges and economic costs. Seasonal influenza epidemics cause ...