The McLean Lab

Nature Review on the diversity and biogeography of the oral microbiome and its impact on human health

Sep 22

In this Nature Review, Dr. McLean and collaborators at the Forsyth Institute explore the structure and diversity of the oral microbiota, and they discuss the role of the oral microbiota in the pathology of both oral and systemic diseases. Read the full review here!

Kristopher Kerns

Nature Review on the diversity and biogeography of the oral microbiome and its impact on human health

UW periodontics team led by Kris Kerns discover non-localized effect of inflammation (PNAS).

Genetic manipulation of Saccharibacteria (phylum Patescibacteria) provides mechanistic insights into epibiotic lifestyle of ultrasmall bacteria (UW Microbiology Collaboration).