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Screenshot of astralcodexten.com: A genetically modified bacterium that outcompetes bacteria causing tooth decay

A genetically modified bacterium that outcompetes bacteria causing tooth decay (astralcodexten.com)

330 points by vwoolf 2 years ago | 132 comments

Astral Codex Ten FAQ post based on an interview with Lantern Bioworks' founder about a genetically modified mouth bacterium intended to prevent tooth decay.

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Screenshot of lanternbioworks.com: Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria

Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria (lanternbioworks.com)

372 points by apsec112 3 years ago | 242 comments

Landing page for Lantern Bioworks, a company developing gene-engineered mouth bacteria, showing a hero banner with a Learn More button.

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#tooth-decay on Hacker News

A genetically modified bacterium that outcompetes bacteria causing tooth decay(astralcodexten.com)

Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria(lanternbioworks.com)

A genetically modified bacterium that outcompetes bacteria causing tooth decay (astralcodexten.com)

Gene-Engineered Mouth Bacteria (lanternbioworks.com)