Indigenous Australians unique oral microbiomes may add to chronic disease load miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Indigenous Australians have unique microbes in their mouths, which may contribute to a higher burden of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide. The results suggest that understanding this "oral microbiome" could be a useful target to help Indigenous Australians improve their health.