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Scientists have discovered huge, mysterious pieces of DNA in the oral microbiome — the population of bacteria and other microbes living in our mouths — and they say this giant DNA might influence the human immune system. It’s well known that we have plenty of bacteria in our mouths and that these microbes can have both positive and negative impacts …

Researchers in Japan have uncovered previously hidden giant DNA elements, called Inocles, living in the human mouth. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called Inocles, which may influence oral health, immunity, and cancer risk. Researchers at the University of Tokyo and collaborators have uncovered a surprising discovery within the human …