Nigeria: Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93% — Researchers

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that could offer a surprisingly simple way to target microbes associated with head and neck cancers.

Tests using the specially engineered gum on oral samples from patients found that it reduced HPV levels by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer in laboratory tests.

The treatment delivers targeted biological agents directly in the mouth, potentially tackling…