Saliva test reveals smoking and gum disease worsen cell damage
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This study looked at whether smoking and severe gum disease (Stage III periodontitis) increase damage to DNA and RNA in cells. Researchers measured two markers of oxidative stress in saliva from 88 adults, including smokers and non-smokers with and without gum disease. They found…
Sponsor: Zehra Hasgül • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC