Researchers found that the bacteria and fungi responsible for a severe form of childhood tooth decay together form ‘superorganisms’ with unexpected properties. The cross-kingdom groupings were more resistant to antimicrobials and physical removal than either species alone, sprouting ‘limbs’ to move as a group and spread rapidly on teeth.
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Source: ScienceDaily