We spend our lives telling patients that sugar is the ultimate villain.
But what if a part of the sugarcane plant actually became their teeth's best bodyguard?
A protein derived from sugarcane called CANECPI-5 is being used to create artificial saliva. It binds directly to enamel, forming a protective shield against harmful acids.
This could be a game-changer for patients with head and neck cancer.
When radiation damages salivary glands, the lack of natural saliva leads to rapid decay—this sugary shield restores the protection they’ve lost.
The road from the lab to the real world is long, but you heard about this business idea here first.
X-rays made by AI are getting so convincing that even professionals struggle to tell them apart.
Think you can? Check out the images in this study and test yourself.
