Innovative Study Uncovers Genetic Insights into Early Childhood Caries

Posted: December 19, 2024
A groundbreaking multiancestry genome-wide association study of early childhood caries (ECC) revealed 21 novel genetic loci and the gene TAAR6 associated with ECC. The taste receptor activity gene set, important in chemosensing and innate immunity in the oral cavity, played a significant role. While no single locus survived multiple-testing correction, potential candidate genes for future studies were identified. The study emphasizes the need to consider sex and environmental factors in genetic investigations of ECC.

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