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Genetically Modified Mouthwashing Bacteria

Posted by timothy on from the wash-your-mouth-out-with-bugs dept.

Moxen writes: "The BBC is running an article about a genetically modified bacterium that is intended to replace the existing lactic-acid-producing variety currently residing in your mouth. Once the new bacteria have replaced the old, you can apparently expect the elimination of 'most tooth decay.' Rather clever, if you don't mind playing host to a colony of GMOs."

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  1. Kissing is a patent infringement. by andaru · · Score: 5, Interesting
    How do they prevent this from indiscriminately spreading between people who kiss each other?

    If it did spread through kissing, how would they make their money back?

    Police Officer: I'm sorry, son, you're going to have to come with me. Seems like you've got an illegal copy of DNA sequence 9422136A residing in the bacteria in your mouth.

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    Why is Grand Theft Auto a much more serious crime than Reckless Driving?