For some people, sugar isn't the only thing that risks tooth decay, say scientists from Cornell University in New York.

A study published on February 19 in Microorganisms found that a specific gene called AMY1 influences how starch affects the ...

Sugar has long been seen as the main cause of tooth decay, but new research suggests that certain foods may also increase the ...

Cornell researchers found that genetic variation in AMY1, a starch-digesting gene, alters oral bacteria composition, ...

The number of AMY1 gene copies you have affects how your mouth’s bacteria respond to starchy foods like bread and pasta, ...

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that -- depending on your genetic makeup -- starches could also be a contributing factor.

Researchers from Cornell University suggest there are certain foods you might want to avoid to prevent cavities. Analysts found a link between foods with high levels of starch to oral bacteria ...

The American group Ingredion, the world's largest corn processor, producer of starch, glucose, syrups, dextrose, and other ...

A new study has revealed your genetic makeup influences how starch shapes your oral microbiome – specifically affecting your ...