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The Association Of Tas1r2 To Dental And Cardiovascular Health, Joseph Keryakos, Annika Van Oosbree, Alyssa Marie Kiesow
The Association Of Tas1r2 To Dental And Cardiovascular Health, Joseph Keryakos, Annika Van Oosbree, Alyssa Marie Kiesow
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Despite brushing and/or flossing their teeth twice daily, many people are still susceptible to dental cavities and tooth decay. This research investigates the genetic and cardiovascular health behind this phenomenon. Two gene variants related to taste pathways, taste 1 receptor member 2 (TAS1R2) and taste 2 receptor member 38 (TAS2R38), were tested on the DNA of 20 students at Northern State University (10 males and 10 females). In concert with genetic screening, tooth impressions were taken of the participants’ upper and lower jaws along with salivary pH, heart rates, and blood pressures. Participants’ cavities and fillings were counted and their …