Exploring the Evolution of the Cariogenic Oral Pathobiont Streptococcus mutans Using Ancient DNA
Megan Michel, Aida Andrades Valtueña, Murat Akar…·Cristina Tejedor Rodríguez
This study uses ancient DNA to analyze the evolution of Streptococcus mutans over 8,000 years, showing that some virulence traits emerged with agricultural diets.