plaque

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New plaques have appeared under the portraits of former US presidents at the White House.

From BBC

Their goal was to determine if interfering with these signals could help prevent plaque buildup and support a healthier oral microbiome.

From Science Daily

PET scans are used to show the brain's amyloid burden, meaning the buildup of beta-amyloid protein in the brain as amyloid plaques, a key feature of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily

"Some studies favored chlorhexidine for maintaining higher plaque/salivary pH, while others reported garlic extract to be more effective at certain concentrations. However, garlic mouthwash may cause greater discomfort."

From Science Daily

The winner takes home a turnip impaled on a rusty six inch nail in a block of wood as a trophy and a blue plaque.

From BBC