In rats that are prone to high blood pressure, having more of a certain type of bacteria (Actinobacteria) in the mouth is linked to lower blood pressure.

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Beyond the Gastrointestinal Tract: Oral and Sex-Specific Skin Microbiota Are Associated with Hypertension in Rats with Genetic Disparities.

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2022 Jul 1

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Beyond the Gastrointestinal Tract: Oral and Sex-Specific Skin Microbiota Are Associated with Hypertension in Rats with Genetic Disparities.

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DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00169.2021

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