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  "id": 12544098,
  "title": "A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/a-new-way-to-fight-gum-disease-without-wiping-out-good-bacteria-12544098",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261005012230.htm"
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  "summary": "Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial species.",
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        "title": "A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria",
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        "published": "2026-10-07T03:55:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}